Saudade

My eyes shut my mind adrift I hear your footsteps approaching in the night A foolish heart races with anticipation Through a time warp Beyond ache’s hoops Back to a moment caught in time Where we were young In love and carefree O to go back as easily Adrift in the lagoon of vibrant memories As past and present mesh and meld Indifferent alike indistinguishable Alluring and beguiling A relentless wave of nostalgia Rocking swaying swirling Washing me to shore Breathless beaten Unhinged dazed bewildered In an overwhelming trance My heart beating wild AP: 1st place 2021, 3rd place 2021 Submitted on February 6, 2019 for contest POEM TITLED SAUDADE sponsored by EDWARD IBEH - RANKED 2ND

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 2/24/2019 9:50:00 PM

Line, this Saudade has intensity by being so in the moment, enjoyed reading it.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/24/2019 10:33:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sheri. Most appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/24/2019 12:55:00 PM

- Congratulations on your 2nd place in the Saudade contest, Line - "A relentless wave of nostalgia", written so lovely :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/24/2019 3:35:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sunshine.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 2/24/2019 8:40:00 AM

Thanks for taking part in my contest, Line:-) A fantastic, delightful read! Congratulations on your win!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/24/2019 9:51:00 AM

Thank you so much, Edward, for a fun contest.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 2/9/2019 12:57:00 PM

Perfect Composition. All the best.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/9/2019 1:13:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely visit and compliment, Anisha. Most appreciated.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/7/2019 2:20:00 PM

This was a fantastic vision, "Through a time warp Beyond ache’s hoops"; best of luck with the contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/7/2019 2:39:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and compliment, ML.

Valerie Staton

Date: 2/7/2019 5:41:00 AM

Good morning! I love the way this poem flows.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/7/2019 8:20:00 AM

Thank you so much, Valerie.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/7/2019 4:47:00 AM

I think you have surpassed the challenge, my friend. "Rocking swaying swirling Washing me to shore Breathless beaten" - that had me sweating bullets, hot indeed!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/7/2019 8:21:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.