Irresolution

He hurries home late from the office
and hesitates out on the lawn,
the mists are swirling like her dress,
the moon is frowning down.

The music in her soft blue eyes,
that hungry look upon her face
makes him tremble like a teenager
fumbling his first date.

Hoping she's gotten home safely,
beguiled by her lingering perfume,
his wife and kids are sound asleep,
he tiptoes through the family room.

Bedeviled by such fervent yearnings
full-compounded day to day,
a strangled heart, a tortured soul,
old love, new love - there is no easy way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Lokken Avatar
December 26, 2008 at 9:33 AM
Yes, a heart-wrenching situation, but portrayed very depthfully. Best wishes, Sara
Gass Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 10:52 PM
A heartwrenching situation for anyone. This perfectly penned write is rich in emotion. Lots of great phrases. The last stanza tugs the heartstrings. Love Robin
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