On the Other Side of Cobblestone Streets

to my kindred soul
...i know you are out there
somewhere on the other side
across cobblestone streets
that scorn my feet, like hearts
on the pathways and wrong turns
of so called love

i've been kissed
but not by your lips
nor with the same passion
as the skies at dawn

i've been wrapped
in the contours of arms
much like the bitter winds
of autumn's sweeping nights
shivering beneath the touches
that left me stranded
on the journey towards you

i hold you in my dreams
on the other side of streams
where tears trickle over the rocks
and the dams hold me back

i searched for you
beneath the lambent moon
through shadows on alleyways
always losing sight
in the harrows of night

i've danced
silently with death
in silhouettes 
upon mind's walls
always breaking free

running away, lost
on these sidewalks
of chalked thoughts

yet sometimes i wonder
had i held his hand
would he have led me to you
in another place
another time

does fate await our destiny
on the other side of life...

i still search for you
down cobblestone streets
through the passages of time
as it shifts beneath my feet
stranded, alone
until we meet....
inside my dreams

Written 10/25/2019
Best free verse July-December 2019 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John Hamilton
Entered December 8, 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Barden Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 5:08 AM
Best wishes and congrats for your win in John's Free Verse contest, Sandra - he knows his stuff! Blessings and happy holidays to you and yours! :o) <3
Adams Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 10:02 AM
Thank you Greg, he sure does, always proud to share a podium win with you, congratulations to you as well my friend... Happy Holidays... hugs
Na Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 7:20 PM
Congrats on your winning poem Sandra
Adams Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 4:16 AM
Thank you so much Greg :) hugs
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 2:16 PM
Once again, congrats to you on your win in the contest with those storied cobblestone streets. Peace and Joy, Gershon
Adams Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Thank you so much Gershon... this was one of those out of the blue poems that haunted me until i wrote it... hugs
Green Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 11:43 AM
Congrats my friend on your win in John's contest. You beat me again!!!! Which is just fine with me. :)
Adams Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Thank you so much Chris...congratulations to you as well on your win :) hugs
Hamilton Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 10:31 AM
You knew how much I loved this one Sandy, so congrats on another win, this poem for good reason is on the top 100 of all time! One of your best!
Adams Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 10:39 AM
I did know you loved this one, it was never written for a contest so i picked it, i am glad you loved it enough to grace it with a first place win :) thank you so much John... hugs :)
Cornish Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM
Special doesn't say enough. You would be a top poet in any venue.
Adams Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 9:35 AM
what a sweet thing to say Craig... this poem haunted me on my bus run the whole morning and i almost didn't write it but i guess it's good i did, it seemed to be a hit ... hugs...like the new avatar :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 11, 2019 at 5:07 PM
Hello Sandra Adams, that is quite a dream you had.To dream of someone special that way. have a nice evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Hello Sandra, you are welcome.You also have a woderful evening my friend. Hugs. Darlene.
Adams Avatar
November 11, 2019 at 6:41 PM
Thank you so very much Darlene, have a wonderful evening yourself :) hugs
Proxenos Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Sandra, I missed your POTD how silly of me, but I am just catching up with Poems of the day tonight - as usual a gem of a poem and true talent acknowledged by your write been chosen as POTD. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.
Adams Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 5:26 PM
Thank you so much Jennifer... hugs and blessings to you as well my friend :) hugs
Hamilton Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Back for a third read...gets better every time... btw ...this has replaced your rewriting poems on the top 100 of all time someone in admin has a great eye for great poetry!
Adams Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 6:58 PM
wow... thank you for the continued support of my work and finding this one worthy of more than one read...i will have to check it out... thank you for letting me know my friend... hugs :) i am still touched deeply by your poem dedicated to me...
There Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 2:25 PM
Congratulations on a belated POTD, Sandra ~ So very well-deserved, my friend.
Adams Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Thank you so much Ht... i never expected this poem to land here....
Wood Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 11:49 AM
What an eerie, well written poem. This left me feeling uneasy as I longed for her to find her special someone. Congratulations on a well deserved POTD. -- Dean
Adams Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Thank you so much Dean....perhaps one day she will.... hugs :)
Hamilton Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:20 AM
Wow Sandy...how did I miss this one? This is definitely one of your best, congrats on POTD, I have to fave this one! Free verse with a subtle rhyme interspersed, my my...
Adams Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:31 AM
Thank you so much John... this one just came haunting my muse one morning, begging to be written :) i am honored that you faved it ...hugs
Chiri Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Congrats on potd girl my bad I didn't see it!;)
Adams Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:29 AM
Thank you so much Brenda :) hugs
Y. Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 7:55 AM
Wow! Sandra, What a well written poem. I found it to be alluring and intriguing. Good content and imagery as well. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis
Adams Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:28 AM
Thank you so much Alexis...it was one of those out of the blue musings that just came to me.... hugs :)
Green Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 7:04 AM
Wow, sorry I missed this over the weekend but I am here now to say congrats on POTD my friend. So deserving was this poem.
Adams Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:27 AM
Thank you my dear friend....i was shocked to see it there... hugs :)
Cunningham Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 10:51 PM
Enjoyed this well written verse Sandra, congrats on POTD. Tom.
Adams Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:26 AM
Thank you so very much Tom... hugs :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 9:18 PM
We all need to dream Sandra. Excellent! Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor! : ) xxoo
Adams Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 6:59 PM
I am honored my friend.... XoXo
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 2:33 AM
Thank you...I forgot to mention I faved this exceptional piece. xxoo
Adams Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 9:26 AM
Thank you so much my friend...i miss your beautiful poetry, hope all is well... hugs XoXo
Nicole Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 8:28 PM
Sometimes, in a dream is the only place to meet. That special someone. Your thoughts hold so many moments and emotions. Congratulations Sandra, on Poem of the Day. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 8:43 PM
Thank you so much Brandy....dreams are the foundation of life...we all need to dream.... hugs :)
Gondolf Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 4:28 PM
wow, this is filled with a sad longing filled with beautiful imagery, congrats oh your well deserved POTD, Sandy. Hugs, John
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Thank you so much John.... hugs :)
Capitano Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Such a deeply spiritual and sensual exploration of the lonely soul, Sandra, makes my heart melt and weep at the same time. This hits at my core and the vibrations are welcome. Great POTD.
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 2:29 PM
wow...thank you so much Phil, your comment touched me :) hugs
Scars Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 1:42 PM
wow! congrats on your well deserved POTD honors sweet Sandy. Lots of XOXOX's :)-luloo
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Thank you so very much my beautiful friend... hugs XoXoXo... :)
Andresen Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 1:07 PM
- I love this gem, Sandra :) - Congratulations on your p.ot.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wanter Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 5:26 PM
Sandra, I hope I pushed the right button. I'm reading this poem again and am enjoying it as much.
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 1:11 PM
Thank you so much my sweet friend.... hugs :)
Goldsmith Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 11:50 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Beautiful and true. I think we all have walked the cobblestone streets.........
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Thank you so very much Paula... hugs :)
La France Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 11:06 AM
Sandra, congratulations on POTD with this beautifully emotional write, it is quite wonderful with so may deep and awesome lines, a FAV, well done !
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 12:22 PM
thank you so very much dear heart for the kind comment and the honor of a fave.... hugs :)
Wanter Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 10:13 AM
I just simply love this one. A favorite.
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Thank you so much Sunlite...i am honored.... hugs :)
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