No Way of Telling?

In a blue morning sky

I watched her going

As she turned to say goodbye

Her strawberry auburn hair still blowing

In this heart deep inside

Inside her smile....

Where her love shall reside

These tears not knowing

That our time in this place

A place that left us

With a rose petal trace....

While seasons passed by

Now alone, to fade away

Her strawberry auburn hair still blowing

Across her dark chocolate eyes

Her spirit going....

And I can't find a verse

To say I'm sorry

For this chance unrehearsed

Where beauty found us

In the still of the night....

When words were whispered

From two souls that collide

But now their parting 

These dreams....

In a black darkened hearse

That calendars carried

To this day in reverse

No way of knowing

While she turns back again

Her driver waiting....

As I then drop my hand

And watch her going

On the breeze that brought her here

Her beauty leaving

Water marks upon this heart

Which let her walk on....

Before these tear brim filled skies

These eyes which held her

In the still loving nights

Where flowers blossomed

This song deep inside

Two souls colliding....

On a path drawn for life

A life now fading

With these dreams that we shared

That see her going

Before she turns to say goodbye

Afore this knowing....

Dark shadowed sky

Her beauty lingers

As I then sweep these eyes

Inside her smiles

Now frozen tears....

I watch her leaving

While we both, wave goodbye

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No way of telling?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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June 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Wow, i felt the pain. The way you wrote this made me feel as if I was there watching a couple departing, it was beautiful. It was like a squeeze to my heart... the difficulty of letting someone go is, well from this write sounds so tragic. A lovely write, Always Sidney LeeAnn
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May 26, 2010 at 11:26 PM
so sweet, she sounds like a strawberry delight for you... and that os so profound how she says goodbye, yet you don't because you know it isn't, you know the truth, any no you aren't afraid to reveal it.beautiful and touching. -Always&Forever Lynette
Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Her strawberry auburn hair still blowing Across her dark chocolate eyes (I loved this description of her hair and eyes!) thanks for your super comment to me on my Hunger poem. I was awarded highly for that one nine years ago when I first wrote it, and am so happy you loved it too. YOu have a poet's soul for sure because I can see you love the beauty of words. The repitions in this poem really drove home your sad point! Nice to meet you. LUv, andrea
Austin Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Such a sad farewell. "No way of telling." At what point did farewells begin...something like that? Where have you been, John? Anywhow, welcome back. Love, daver
Haick Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 9:08 PM
!!!! I'd say..you are A POET, John!! I write nothing close to this.. such depth of feelings..your amazing...I got back late from school tonight..and just thought I'd come and check my comment box and discovered another favorite..or it's you who discovered oh, it doesn't matter....whatever the case...amazing work! wil visit tomorrow!!....Peace, Audrey
Mckenzie Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Wow John~ no one could ever tell a better story about a lover leaving the way you do. I've missed you. I've been away from the soup to long then I remember what I loved about it! Poets like you! You enthrall me to the core! Great write!!! Love always Laura :)
Mac Donald Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 5:01 PM
This is beautifully penned from your heart, John. A poignant and heartrending piece, shrouded by loss. A very difficult write to comment on...it feels like something that should be read with silence, and respect. Hope all's well with you...take care, be well...and God bless you and yours! Love to you...Mikki
Ryusaka Avatar
August 2, 2009 at 8:04 PM
This is beautiful... a lingering beauty =] Thank you so much for this write and for all you encouraging comments =] Love, Micaela
La France Avatar
August 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM
..in a black darked hearse?.. did your beauty die .. this is a moving and loving poem of two souls whispering... thanks so much for your comments on my poems, very much appreciated
Burton Avatar
July 31, 2009 at 9:45 AM
thanks for your commens and you were not judgement about it, apreciate it. My poems is talking about good days and bad days.... The light of God promised us both but to have faith when it storms? A life poem sir, I'm alright with God. Enjoy your day. :)
Bird Avatar
July 30, 2009 at 9:43 AM
John, a beautiful outpouring from the heart of someone special who has touched your life in a way that carries the soul. So many heartwrenching lines of love and love lost in the wind. Sadly, that is the way it goes, there is no way of knowing what time will unfold. Love to You Always, Love, Charlene
Richards Avatar
July 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM
This feels like a scene from a romantic English novel......love this John....hope the story continues>>>??? Love, Carrie
Chircop Avatar
July 30, 2009 at 3:50 AM
beautiful write
Burton Avatar
July 29, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Deep poetry... every line was great and it feels like a totally different style from you. Thank you for the read and enjoy your night.
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