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Left Wanting

Your smile
Your hug
Your kiss
Your caress
Your tenderness

Holding you in the night
Perfume scented tranquility
Bringing me humility
Your breath upon my chest

Is my life, till the day I rest
In my grave
Missing you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Roper Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 10:28 PM
very sad :'( , but beautiful
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 5:50 PM
Such sweet melancholy musings, Arthur. Most of us know that loss loving feeling. Topaz heart of soul poetry, my dear friend. Love and peace forever.
Wolf Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 11:04 PM
Oh, Great Bear!!! After reading this I now know I prefer to be a reader than a writer! Great imagery as well as beautiful
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:10 PM
You are to kind, but thanks White Wolf
Onclaud Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 4:46 PM
love eternal well portrayed, dear arthur... much enjoyed!..huggs
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:09 PM
Thank you Nette! :)
Daniel Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 7:35 AM
Sad and longing, Arthur, well expressed:)
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:09 PM
Hello Jo, thank you so much!
Roberts Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 10:52 PM
So heartfelt my friend.... loved it....Seren
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:08 PM
Thank you my friend!
Ashley Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Arthur, poignant heartfelt longing so beautifully, passionately and poetically expressed.. Lovely sadness!
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:08 PM
Thank you Susan
Michael Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 10:52 AM
At our sunset...so shall it be...Beautiful poem to reflect on...All the best Arthur
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:08 PM
Many thanks Arturo
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Beautifully penned Arthur, poignant. Brings to mind "Streatched on your grave" by Sinead O'Connor, a similarly haunting piece. A fave xomo (your poem I mean, the song true too :)
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:08 PM
I will have to listen! Thanks Maureen!
Smith Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 7:59 AM
Maybe she is missing you as well...reach out to her...you never know until you try
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:59 PM
From the grave! LOL
Sands Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 7:55 AM
Very well expressed Arthur :)
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:58 PM
Thank you kindly Heidi.
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 7:45 AM
beautiful but so sad Arthur and I love the image too:-) hugs jan xx
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:58 PM
Thanks Jan!
Ella Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 6:19 AM
A lovely poem Art. even on a sad note those memories are beautiful <3
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:58 PM
Thank you Sara!
White Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 12:59 AM
A poem full of longing and memories. Lovely and sad the same time.
Vaso Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:57 PM
Thanks Darren!
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