Interlude of the Dark

I watch how your eyes flutter on the brink of waking; and here, as I think in the moon's reflection, I drink in the quiet, my confidence shakes while inviting your touch, and longing your smile to wrap me in warm arms, embracing my solitude; yet, I'm lost in the parchment, the pale of the light, as stars in a multitude comfort me tonight. My lonely heart, confused, reaching out, seeing you, a face bemused with careless abandonment. You are deep in the center of your own universe, asleep and leave me alone with notion that you willingly go... far away to your dreams, to places I cannot know: With each breath, private, and shallow, I'm left, lost, bereft, and hollow without you. This I know.... I envy you, loathe that my slumber forsakes, so I could be with you, in that distant reverie. I hesitate, to wake you, I can't help but wonder, do you stream away on a cloud and with the mistress of your dreams ?
________________________________________ For Suz's Contest:"Let's Be Open" 7/12/13
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Anglesey Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Breathtaking captivating lines. You swept me away in all that openness. I envy your brilliant talent. Stunning!
A  Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Carrie, . Love the win *Hugs* SKAT
Gopela Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 3:09 AM
So wonderful! Congrats, Carrie! Love,love,love! :-) - Den
A   Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Congratulations Carrie, in the Let's be Open contest...luv ~ LINDA
Guzzi Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Yes as Giorgio says so sentimental and lovely and heart wrenching! Glad to be here with you! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM
As Kashinath states, yes, it's another gem and I expect to see it with a super high placement! Loved the idea of this one!!
Poet Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Just AMAZING!!A gem of a poem from you Carrie!A Fav!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 6:57 AM
This makes me wonder what my sweetie thinks in the dark when she can't sleep and I am sleeping so soundly. A truly heartfelt wondrous poem.
Van Breda Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 5:21 AM
Dreams-- our glimpse into the sub-conscious mind. I loved the way you used the beauty of your surroundings to emphasize the frustration of insomnia. Yes... I too wonder what my spouse dreams of :)
Cheesman Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 7:09 PM
Carrie this is a wonderful poem......yes I ponder the secrets held in dreams.....wow! very thought provoking....Shaz
Gildersleeve Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Carrie this is outstanding. I enjoyed reading this tonight. Suz will love this entry for her contest. Warm Smiles, Connie
Jones Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 2:24 PM
Awesome poem Carrie....very intense!....loved it..
Tacito Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Powerful & passionate! You end this piece w/a very intense question. One that may never have an answer. Wonderful job!
Andresen Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 7:15 AM
- A beautiful poem in a beautiful night ...... let him sleep and enjoy the silence. - Good luck in the contest Carrie, I give you the first place .... well deserved! - Have a beautiful weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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