Love's Memory

The mixture of three poems creating a poetry soup

in glorious splayed light beneath a glowing sensual sunset, 
the purest passion of vibrant realms rose when a wish was wished
to tenderly close feathered eyelids when the souls of eyes have kissed
allowing the ravenous breath to breathe the softest mist
when trembling fingers touched the face of love in bliss

perhaps these memories are mere drops dripping from love lost
that now splash upon the earthen floor of time locked in the mind
swept clean by shadows sweeping with brooms made from lonely nights
leaving nothing but streetlamp dreams shattered by unfulfilled wishes
that may have seemed real in a twilight's dance from another time
even so, your memory burns like an eternal flame lit long ago

that now lights my memory like luminous fireflies
as my days become another red thread on the horizon
                   I will remember you
as the soft light that brought romantic comfort to the darkness
you are the memory inlaid until death
colored by the scattered drops from love lost
that float endlessly in the covering mist of loneliness
that surrounds the haunting face that is yours
drifting through the empty nights in the eyes of my dreams
you are the flaming star that crossed the night sky
etching a trail, burned into the eyes
leaving a warm light that vanished in the dark
with every wish and their sense of awe
that came with love's shared perfection


7/13/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Ashley Avatar
October 4, 2018 at 8:05 PM
Returning with well deserved congrats, Frederic, for a wonderful win with your superb romantic poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Hamilton Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Congrats Frederic on another fine placement!
Gentry Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations on your win! Well done. :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 4:32 PM
This awe inspiring poem is one of the type of romantic poems that inspired me to write my poem Frederic! Thank you and congratulations on this magnificent offering! I loved it so much tears welled in my eyes while reading it. The music provided, added to its impact! Congratulations on your top win. This gem is going into my Faves! : )
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Swoonworthy gorgeousness ;) Congratulations on your win! Just gorgeous. xomo
Smith Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 11:53 AM
"comfort to the darkness" lovely write Frederick, congratulations...
Scars Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 11:04 AM
" I will remember you..." the best line in the whole poem. and the way you centered it make it more dramatic. I read this a few times and each time I read something more to enlighten me. beautifully expressed sweet Frederic. Thank you for your participation and congratulations on your top placement. :)-luloo
Ashley Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 9:56 PM
Frederic, a poetic work of art! Such stunning imagery in every emotional and enthralling line.. your whole second stanza just thrills me to no end and touches me deeply - beauty does dance a breathtaking ballet with your poignant poetic lines. Warmest wishes my talented friend.. ~Susan
Goff Avatar
July 15, 2018 at 7:15 AM
Lyrics floating on loves tumultuous adventure, Frederic, cool poem! jimbo
Man Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 9:25 PM
Frederick, the way you speak of a woman. Who she is and how she affects. You are a seasoned man. You know life is not all fairy tails and sometimes romance is not heaven.. it's simply that she was "able to bring romantic comfort to the darkness" This write is brilliantly beautiful because it's written on a canvas of authenticity!
Dietrich Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 6:27 PM
Some stunning imagery in this. I was wondering what you meant by forming a poetry soup. Did you take three poems you already wrote and meld them? This is so beautiful.
Koria Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 6:24 PM
This is a gorgeous piece!
Parker Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 6:49 PM
again, welcome to poetry soup, I hope others find your poetry...if you leave replies they will find you
Onclaud Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 4:53 PM
ohh, the warmth of friendship will never leave us especially if there is genuine connection among kindred spirits, frederic... eloquent piece, as is... huggs
Parker Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM
kindred spirits know without speaking dear poet
Sands Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Wow. Brilliantly written Frederic. and shadows sweeping with brooms made from lonely nights. What a line! Memories stay with us and are very powerful. :)
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