Lover's Dream

As the desire of flight hardens my veins,
Your eyes, cool as the earth, shot with filtered 
sun, stay my limbs.

It’s difficult to believe in longing or sorrow
Beneath the eves of yew and hemlock.
Though stepping towards tarmac
Shatters my thin illusions.

You, my doe, exploding through underbrush,
Trump my desire for flight,
Even in the black recesses of wasted alleys
Reeking of piss and moral ineptitude.

Lover bring me solace.
With our souls bound
The minds intricate neurons
Enmeshing our whole.

Lover bring me peace.
When behind closed eyes
I travel wearing down reckless abandon
At least for an hour of fitful sleep.

You the well of my energy
Upon my thoughts, forever
A smile softly on grim lips.

You the response to my question.

You, my summer rose, glowing 
in the morning of our lives.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM
excellent write.
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January 14, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Colin. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors this year. You can look to the left side of the main page and find lots of information about PoetrySoup. If you don't find what you are looking for ask any poet here. Everyone is willing to help. Love, Carol
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January 13, 2011 at 5:28 PM
excellent piece here my friend
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