Somehow

sometimes
i feel like
a ship lost
at sea
drifting
aimlessly
consumed
by waves
of emotions
that swell
in my eyes
as they
search
for you

sometimes
i pretend
the stars
glistening
are your eyes
peering back
at me

somehow
it pulls
me through
and settles me
in the depths
of dreams

most often
you live
there
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 9:41 AM
Congrats on your win, Sandy. Beautiful poem.
Adams Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 5:08 PM
Thank you so much Line... hugs
Green Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 6:59 AM
I just love finding these contests you enter having your name on the winners list because it gives me a chance to read for the first time or re-read your beautiful poetry. This one was a fave of mine. Congrats Sandy.
Adams Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 5:08 PM
what a sweet thing to say Chris... thank you so much! hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 10:51 PM
Congratulations on your podium win Sandra. I love the way you write! There are so many winners in Brian's contests I just can't keep up with comments. I am trying to work on my taxes, a never ending task it seems. xxoo
Adams Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 5:08 PM
Thank you so much Connie...I myself am having a hard time catching up... life's been busy... hugs XoXo
Kauffman Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 8:43 PM
Lovely verse, Sandra! So many lovely metaphors. Congratulations!
Adams Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 5:07 PM
Thank you so much Sam... hugs
Proxenos Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 10:58 AM
When my son was about 5 he asked me if the stars were all the dead people in heaven holding a candle - lovely verse Sandra, Hugs and blessings , Jenny.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 10:50 PM
You should write a poem about what your sweet son said Jennifer. I loved it!
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 11:27 AM
OMG Jennifer what an adorable thought he had at just five years old... kids think of the most wonderful things sometimes... love that...and thank you btw... hugs :)
Wolves Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 8:59 AM
Wow beautiful
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Thank you so much... hugs
Krutsinger Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 7:31 AM
Your "sometimes" memories are wonderful Sandra. Gorgeous poem.
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Thank you Caren...perhaps i should let my muse control the thoughts more often...she was on a roll last night but not on the same wave length as my mind... hugs
Pandit Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 7:04 AM
Sweet ending to words of love and longing--excellent, as always, Sandy.
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 9:57 AM
Thank you so much Vijay...i don't know what my muse was doing...i wanted to write a haibun, all she would give me were simple scribbles.... hugs
Green Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 6:58 AM
To live in someone's dreams...if only. This poem just sings to the night skies my friend, a beautiful melody of love and desire. "sometimes i pretend the stars glistening are your eyes peering back at me" *Sigh* I loved this.
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 9:56 AM
thank you my friend...sometimes that muse of mine gets mushy on me...she was not willing to write what i wanted last night...darn must, i guess i need to crack that whip on her again... lol glad you enjoyed it Chris... hugs
Mcintosh Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 11:34 PM
So sweet and true about missing someone... Love it. Love, Gina
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 4:59 AM
Thank you so much sweet lady. We all need dreams :) hugs
Hamilton Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 9:37 PM
Sometimes the best things are only found in dreams, loved this one!
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 4:58 AM
So true John... dreams keep us living I think ... hugs :)
Foster Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 9:33 PM
Better there than not at all. But sometimes letting go... it has ups... they are just had to see from sea level. Excellent write as always. You are gifted. Ann
Adams Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 4:57 AM
Thank you my friend. Sometimes it’s nice to dreams they can carry the weight of a bad day into the depths and momentarily erase them :) hugs
Wolf Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 8:54 PM
Here's to the power of pretending! ~ Starry-eyed
Adams Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 8:55 PM
lol... thanks for the laugh your comment just gave me...i guess i am a dreamer sometimes...somehow... hugs
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