Jealous

It’s past midnight and sleep has walked out on me, yet, again.
I stand in the door way to the quiet patio, now bare ...
There’s a frost advisory tonight so precious plants are safely housed  
As I stare into the vastness of navy skies, listening to the hush
It’s a beautiful autumn night, a bit chilly, but I really don’t mind
Some old song is being played softly on the radio..
And I smile faintly listening to the words 
I turn it off, still sky gazing as my thoughts gather wings 
Finally, I sigh and give in to the tugging desire of my heart
For it seems it will give me no respite...
I am wondering how you spent your day.
What delights did your eyes behold? 
What beauty thrilled your heart and soul? 
And did it bring you close to tears?
Soon, jealousy overrides my melancholy
However, it’s my decision not to resist; I welcome the injected pain 
Somehow it makes me feel more alive as it drives the numbness away 
I try to imagine the simple things you touch,
The people around you who breathe the air that you breathe,
Every cup of java which touch your lips...
Leaving playful kisses, instead of me,
I think of your smile so alluring which makes beautiful flowers blush...
Yes, and I am jealous. That I can not deny 
 AsI stand in the doorway, leading to my quiet patio
Washed in silvery moon light casting shadows on the wall
My heart fills with anxiety; shallow breaths barely escaping...
Solemnly, I lean against the patio door, so needing your embrace
And all I hear is your name whispered by the brisk autumn breeze!
~*~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gildersleeve Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 5:26 AM
Anna so beautifully expressed and heartfelt. Life can be so hard. Congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie
A   Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Annalise; Congratulations with your win in Drake's Confessional contest. take care- LINDA
Lamoureux Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Tim has said it so well, heartbreaking and breathtaking! Fantastic job Annalise. Congratulations.
Ryerson Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Oh wow Annalise...It seems Drake's contest has bought out the very best in you...What an elegant, breathtaking heartbreaker this is!... You deserve the very best my friend - Tim
Hamilton Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM
i love this Annalise full of feelings congrats on win Shadow x smiles
A  Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Annalise, good going in the -The Confessional- contest. CONGRATULATIONS:-) Have yourself a great day. >SKAT<
May Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 11:18 AM
wonderful write Annalise...congrats on your win
Richards Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 8:36 AM
The whispered sadness is in the evening breeze.....there is a gentleness in this melancholy poem that is so beautiful that it aches the heart. Beautifully written, Annalise.
Tacito Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 7:48 AM
A very, very strong piece here. This piece was very mystical, yet painfully real. Congrats on the honorable mention on my "Confessional" contest! =D
Rhinem Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 8:52 PM
Smile ~ I hope that life is treating "Your Beauty" perfectly dear & that, it is not frost but tender sweetness which forever caress' the silkened petals of, "Your Beautiful Heart!!!" ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'Your Beauty Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Tomorrow 'Dear, Beautiful Audrey Carey,' Amid 'The Loving Kiss,' of, 'The Gentle Sun;'" Goodnight, "Dear Beautiful Lady!":) ~
Rhinem Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Smile ~ I love also the verse, "the people around you whom breathe the air you breathe" &, the java leaving "playful kisses, instead of me." ~ Wow....What a beautiful thought & image; a dream within a dream come true I would imagine "My 'Dear, Beautiful Audrey Carey!!!'" ~ Again, a completely captivating painting; spellbindingly beautiful; a fave ~ ....Cont:)
Rhinem Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Smile ~ "Hello 'Beautiful & Lovely Audrey Carey!!!'" ~ I have read this wonderfully beautiful yet somberish poe a few times now my dear &, the one thing which stands out amid its many unto myself is, this vision of "Your Beauty" standing amid the doorway & I imagine how very lovely it would be to share that moment with "Your Tender & Beautiful Heart; 'Your Beautiful Splendour!!!'" ~ ....Cont:)
Webb Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Beautiful & touched!
Chappell Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 5:12 PM
wonderful poem my friend thank you [duncan]
Mehta Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Very passiona thoughts on the feelings of love and its yearnings, Audrey
Keys Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM
WOW ... what a treat to read something so magnificent, beautiful, breathless ... thank you, chuck
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