My Heart's Decree

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I'm stealing a few moments from Father Time
to pen my thoughts on parchment pages.
I write of mirth we shared, sweet and sublime,
capturing it in recorded history of us for the ages.
As twilight broaches night, I write by candlelight,
scrawling thoughts that are roaming in my head... 
those refusing to remain in my heart.

Though frowns have furrowed our brows
and etched wrinkles and creases on our faces, 
we shared many more moments of laughter 
that made us cry tears in streams of joy 
rather than those wept in sorrow and sadness,
cherished memories of loving embraces.

There are things I could never find voice
to reveal. Perhaps, it's better that they
remained unspoken then. But I feel sure 
my eyes told you more than any spoken
words could have made any clearer.
If you could see my eyes as shadows fall,
you'd be aware of more than I could bear
to read the drop of your shoulders, 
and the rivulets shining on your cheeks 
as moonlight begins peeking in the window.

In reading this, you have my heart's decree
that my love never died, but was magnified 
year upon year with great depth of emotions.
And at its end, you'll find teardrop stains 
smearing the ink that would never run dry
if I continued writing, but my confession
is long enough. It's in your possession
in this dour darkness without a whisper 
I could offer in farewell, or one last embrace.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/6/2024 6:55:00 AM

Dearest Lin, Wow, the imagery you've crafted, from stealing moments from Father Time to the flickering candlelight illuminating your thoughts, creates a wonderful picture of longing and introspection. I loved the unspoken emotions and silent communication conveyed through your eyes add a layer of depth and intimacy to the poem, underscoring the power of connection beyond words. A testament to the enduring power of love and the profound impact of shared memories. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 5/6/2024 7:27:00 AM

Morning and thanks you ever so much for seeing my poetry through my eyes so very often. Your in-depth reviews sometimes explain what my lines are trying to convey better than my words do. I am sincerely grateful that a poet of your talent reads me. hugs, my kind friend.