La Paloma

The splayed light of an obliging red sunset
lays upon the darkening meadow
of windswept grass
Slow-moving fingers in a visible dance 
wrap in quiet space
when moonlight silhouettes our hands as they bond

A falling star etches the night sky
burning its canvas like a struck match
vanishing as quickly as it came

The rush of life abates to a small distance
so we can free ourselves from outgrown nests
to float like doves on tender breezes
until we can fly when love is found
to lift the subtle wings of our souls


7/14/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Blodgett Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 7:54 PM
Melting with romance and thoughtful, gentle love........ Lonna
Dietrich Avatar
July 19, 2019 at 4:19 PM
wow , amazing poetry here. Love the imagery.
One Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 1:53 PM
Such a beautiful and tender poem..
Onclaud Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 5:55 PM
engrossing read with metaphors that capture the essence of your theme, frederic...huggs
Allison Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 3:04 AM
Stunningly beautiful, such a moving poem and I love the fact it is free verse, I adore the imagery especially the final stanza. I have tears especially hearing the music, its one I loved as a very young child although I have not heard this version before:-) adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
Wanter Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Beautiful, beautiful imaging. So enjoyed reading it.
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