In Eternal Sleep I Will Find Thee, Julia

As fiery beacons 
Blaze
And cut through the
Night;
As restless sleep
Doth so tax and
Trouble me;
And I hang upon 
A promise:
That my love
For thou
I did most fervently 
Swear unto thee!

As icy comets roar
And sail against
The galactic tides, 
Their streaming tails
Lingering upon a
Solar wind,
I will grasp
This one last chance...
To bare my soul
And chasten myself
From all my sins.

Then immortal wings
Will downwards sweep
From heavenly ramparts
Where divine Angels
Do so keep...
To gently raise me
To my feet,
And, softly brushing
The dust
From mine eyes,
Lift me high
To be seated down
Before the wise.

Whenceforth,
Hence so empowered,
Whilst slumbering 
Fantasies 
Once more take flight -
Unremitting and
Without respite:
When, passing through
Heavens doors...
To search you out
Across the sands of
Timeless shores.

Thus, finally, after 
Stumbling
Across starry Aeons 
Of an almost infinite age,
Throughout these 
Many anguished trials
Of forlorn, 
And seemingly, 
Endlessly
Despairing days,
To overwhelmingly 
Rediscover your 
Presence: 
Beholding your perfect 
Form -

Suddenly and inextricably 
Revealed 
Before my wonder-struck 
Gaze!

After enduring what feels
Like the damnation and
Curse of eternities 
Countless years,
Now, heretofore:
How I shall cherish 
And much adore...
This one true heart
Forever more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Cresswell Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 11:13 AM
John you were born out of your time and I am glad because you have brought your talent from then to now. This is a great tribute to undying love. Thanks for sharing it.
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September 29, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Thanks, Patricia...the poem was inspired by Romeo and Juliet; a tribute to all enduring and timeless love! My warmest regards this chill evening. :) john
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January 11, 2017 at 9:47 AM
This is so beautifully written, John. Some people live within us far from the time when we walk with them. You have captured this so well. Kathy
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January 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM
Thank you, Kathy. In all truth I am not quite happy with the ending of the poem...I have tinkered with it many times; eventually I will get it just right. Thank you for your visits and kind comments, Kathy...I will be paying you a return visit very soon. All my very best regards. :) john
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June 11, 2016 at 6:20 AM
Bravo! I am on my feet ... CayCay
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June 16, 2016 at 1:39 AM
Hi, CayCay. Thank you very much for the applause and generous accolade! I am still tinkering around with the last couple of verses...Even though this poem was written some time ago. Ah well...I will get there in the end. Lol! My very best regards, CayCay...And my warmest wishes as always. :) john
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March 14, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Hi John, what emotions of gentleness do sweep over me as i do read this excellent work from your pen. This is indeed a beautiful work, so well crafted, a true song of the heart my friend. When a work can sing into your heart as this one does John, it truly needs no more work. I am glad i like to read back in people's work for if i didn't i would have missed this priceless jewel. This is deserving of the highest rating John, a seven and definitely into my faves....Vlad.
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March 18, 2016 at 10:07 AM
Hello, Vlad, my good friend. So very nice to see you visiting once again...You are always most welcome here! Your kind and generous comments are very much appreciated - Thank you! I am pleased you enjoyed the poem; my very best regards...And warmest wishes. :) john
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December 30, 2015 at 6:10 PM
Ahhh...you take me to another world...so beautiful !!! What a feast for all the senses. Thank you, John. Elaine
Fleming Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 8:40 AM
And...thank you, Elaine! I am pleased you enjoyed the read...It was one of my first poems. All the very best! :) john
Ward Avatar
March 14, 2015 at 7:37 AM
Your poem has sincerity encapsulated. Julia, xx
Fleming Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 2:43 AM
Thank you, Julia. It was composed out of love. :) john.
Gray Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:31 AM
A simply stunning piece of remembrance and love. Very special indeed!
Fleming Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 11:38 AM
You are more than welcome, William, my friend. Your warm comments are very much appreciated!! :) john.
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February 5, 2015 at 8:18 AM
This one is a fav for me!! Trust me , it needs no more tweaking my friend! I often do that too, to my older poems . Go back weeks later and change a line or a few words to improve it.. Truly superb write my friend! A7..
Fleming Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Robert. Your kind comments are very much appreciated! Best regards!! :-) john.
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January 8, 2015 at 4:35 PM
This is so heartwarming but heartbreaking at the same time. I don't know if I should go "aww" or cry but beautiful poem none the less. :) - Holly
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January 8, 2015 at 7:25 PM
Thank you, Holly! I am pleased you enjoyed the poem! :-) john.
Jones Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Awwww!!!!! This is so beautifully penned John. I truly enjoyed reading this. Thank you!! Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia
Jones Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Hi John. I know they are. :O) You are most welcome my friend. *S* Cynthia
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January 5, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Hi, Cynthia. Your kind words are very much appreciated! Many thanks! :) john.
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December 30, 2014 at 11:15 AM
You are most welcome, Bindu...many thanks!! :) john.
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December 27, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Thank you, Paul, for your kind words; much appreciated!! :) john.
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December 27, 2014 at 6:54 AM
This is magnificent. I love the flow. I love the imagery. I love the message. Beautifully done, John.
Fleming Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 1:52 PM
Once again...thank you! :) john.
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December 8, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Thank you, Cona. You are very kind! Just like your husband my father was a pilot. He flew a mosquito (bomber/fighter) plane in WWII. He once told me that only up there in the clouds had he ever felt true peace. Strange really - men at war trying to kill each other amid such tranquility...how bloody ironic!! P.s i am proud to think my little poem evoked some former comments made from your husband..."Sitting in gods lap"...that is beautifully poetic!!!
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December 8, 2014 at 8:07 AM
Hello, John. I can see, from comments posted, that you have walked into waiting arms on Poetry Soup. This fanciful flight took us up among the stars, and reminded me of when my husband told me about what it was like to break the sound barrier, and the absolute silence up there, "sitting in God's lap."
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December 4, 2014 at 1:05 AM
Again...many, many thanks for your kind, encouraging words of appraisal! However i cannot rest until that last verse has been sorted out!! I know how to go about it now; when i decide on the words i will then update it. Cheers, Maurice. :) john.
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December 3, 2014 at 1:39 PM
Tinker all you wish John but this is as good as it gets. Excellent!!!! A Fav!
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 8:08 PM
very romantic with old world charm!!! I especially loved the last stanza of this one.
Fleming Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 1:08 AM
Finally!!! After even more tinkering with the first verse i think i have nailed it. Damn thing has been playing on my mind all night. :)
Fleming Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 12:58 AM
Thanks, Andrea. I have tinkered with the third verse...again! Ah well...sigh. I cannot remember ever writing the "perfect" poem. someday...maybe. Lol.
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November 22, 2014 at 1:21 PM
You are a beautiful person. Without words.
Fleming Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 2:16 PM
Thank you so much, Cindy Lu! P.s i have tweaked the poem (again) it reads better each time. :)
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November 22, 2014 at 4:09 AM
This tremulous verse simply melted me, John. How beautiful... thanks for sharing this! Such memorable lines throughout.I am in awe! Always, Laura
Fleming Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 4:13 AM
Thank you, Laura. May i be permitted to say that your poetic lines are also rich in beautiful verse. :)
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