Saudade

I will turn back the pages of time To memories of long, long ago that still shine bright It was a brief love . . . Yet, quietly unfolds in my dreams We met in Chiado, Lisbon I was a tourist shopping for books and mementos When I stopped for a coffee And your dark brooding eyes captured me My exquisite Portuguese man Soon we were walking hand in hand in the city architecture You showed me all the sights of Lisbon and hidden beauty We dined on fish from local fishermen, laughing I recall watching Bee-Eating birds with awe I was swept up in your deep voice and strong arms Our lovemaking was unbelievable, truly sublime and blissful Although my memories are breathtaking I feel a deep grief for this love That was too brief and not meant to last forever It did- it lives in my mind and dreams Where I remember us walking the beach at night, touching Oh, often you come drifting to me For this love we had lives forever in me and you In our memories that even when ancient and antique will not fade I cannot fathom that I will ever forget you We both knew we could not be That our love was just a juncture of time, our stage But you are still with me every single day, every moment Those brooding eyes will always haunt me Love only a whisper Can be everlasting and meaningful to the heart Even when wrinkled aged and grey-haired It was long ago and so much has happened But those days of yesterday are treasures found In the bouquet of magical moments collected in my life I am chained happily to this love found years ago ________________________________ January 25, 2019 Poetry/Free Verse/Saudade Copyright Protected, ID 19-1108-027-02 All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym. Written for the contest, Poem Titled Saudade sponsor, Edward Ibeh First Place