Stephen Kilmer Poet Free verse

Promise To Love Me

You saw me there in the night
A ghost come back to haunt the light
The blood flowed from my veins
Into the street and down the gutter
You held me and closed my eyes
And settled me down until my last breath
Had left my body, my soul took flight
You promised to love me and said it was alright
Though we were strangers you showed compassion
And so I have come back to visit your love
For I know no other love in this world
You give me hope in the darkness
That I might see the light
And know that I’m alright
Ghostly passion is my might
Something more than candle light
Dripping upon the floor
I love you for now and evermore

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Poet Destroyer A October 11, 2013 at 8:28 PM Stephen, i like the imagery... this is such a sweet write... good looking end... thanks for reading a few of my latest poem... xox....Linda

Laura Breidenthal September 7, 2013 at 1:44 AM The past is a ghost that remains in our minds, whether we love it or not. I enjoyed reading this enchanting poem. Always, Laura Stephen Kilmer September 7, 2013 at 3:26 AM Thanks Laura. Always good to hear from you. Your comments mean a lot to me. ~Kilmer~

September 2, 2013 at 11:59 AM The height of passion and love, beautifully written and very romantic.

Alozor Michael Ikechukwu September 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM Touching. Touche. Stephen Kilmer September 1, 2013 at 4:39 PM And the rattling of sabers begins I suppose...? ;) Thanks Alozar for the read and the comment.~Kilmer

Karen Anglesey September 1, 2013 at 10:23 AM WOW.. This sears right through the veins to the soul. I am completely riveted by this expression of love and graciousness :) Stephen Kilmer September 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM Thanks Karen, every now and again I get romantic. Tough for an old bird like me! ;) Glad you liked it. Kilmer

Dr.Ram Mehta August 31, 2013 at 7:57 PM Wonderful flow of love's sentiments Stephen Kilmer August 31, 2013 at 8:28 PM Dr. Mehta, I thank you again for your comment. I appreciate you taking the time to read my work and comment. Many thanks, ~ Kilmer