Stranded In the Pools of Fate

on the threshold of tomorrow
through countless sighs 
i wait for you
stranded in the pools of fate
as the seconds fall grounded
like tears of all my yesterdays
in the swells of invisible ink

you shimmer in the shadows of thoughts
beneath the lambent light of this full moon
as it looms in the obscurity of clouds
on the flickers of trailing stars, 
i wish for the contour of your lips 
to brush against mine

my spirit is a forbidden fruit,
i lie prostrate, 
perturbed by pitter, patter
of raindrops bleeding through
the windows of my soul -
only you can kill the silence

if only you were a falling star,
gravity would carry you into my hands, 
we would illuminate like wild fires,
but in the deception of dawn
all that would remain is stardust -
me whispering your name

so i remain cursed
by yesterday's today, languishing
in the shadows of your ghost.


A collaboration with Silent One

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 10/9/2019 8:06:00 AM
Wow, when two of the top talents on Soup find each other it is a match made in poetic heaven. This was beautiful, a seamless collaboration that illumines the talents of both writers. Beautifully done.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 10/9/2019 8:31:00 AM
Thank you so much...it was a fun write, didn't take long to pen... glad you enjoyed it... hugs :)
Date: 10/7/2019 12:09:00 PM
A truly wonderful collaboration by two immensely gifted poets. A true blessing for me to find this morn and so enjoy reading and standing in awe of its truth, beauty and the talented pens that composed it. A fav.. a gleaming jewel. God bless...
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Date: 10/8/2019 12:08:00 PM
Thank you so much...it was an honor to collaborate with S.O. he is one of my favorites on the site...i am humbled by your words... :)
Date: 10/6/2019 8:34:00 PM
my goodness, you two are sensational together!! You really complemented each other so well, Sandy.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 10/7/2019 9:15:00 AM
thank you my friend.....collaborations can be fun as long as the two muses are on the same page
Date: 10/6/2019 3:24:00 PM
Sandra & Silent One, What a dynamic duo you make. Two so stranded, took us on a world-class journey in verse. Looking forward to an encore. -Richard
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Sandra Adams
Date: 10/6/2019 3:53:00 PM
Thank you so much Quoth, i was honored and it was a fun write, our muses spoke well together, i am sure there will be more... hugs :)
Date: 10/6/2019 2:23:00 PM
- An excellent poem from two talented poets ... I enjoy it :) - hugs X 2 // Anne-Lise :)
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Sandra Adams
Date: 10/6/2019 3:52:00 PM
thank you so much Anne-lise :) hugs
Date: 10/6/2019 1:35:00 PM
A melancholy piece, indeed... but so beautifully written ~ Great job you two on this amazing collaboration <3
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Date: 10/6/2019 1:58:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend... he is one of the very talented poets on this site....i was honored to do a collaboration with him :) hugs
Date: 10/6/2019 12:02:00 PM
This is an amazing verse that you have put together, Sandy and SO, your writing comes together very nicely. All the best to both. John
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Date: 10/6/2019 12:57:00 PM
Thank you so much John for the compliment, it was a fun write... hugs :)
Date: 10/6/2019 8:19:00 AM
WOW! These words are from two gifted poets..two of the best on this site!! I enjoyed reading every verse from start to finish and felt the pain of tears and heard the emotive sounds. Excellent as always. Kudos to both of you, Sandy and Silent One. I am saving this poem as my favorite. BTW, I can guess who wrote what, but won't ruin the fun..brilliant is brilliant!!!
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Date: 10/6/2019 12:56:00 PM
Wow, your comment humbles me, thank you my friend, i think you are among the best on this site.... :) hugs
Date: 10/6/2019 8:07:00 AM
So well done you two amazing writers with a seamless write, although very familiar with both of your styles I can't decipher who wrote what, a testament to your cohesiveness. A fave for sure!
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Date: 10/6/2019 12:54:00 PM
Thank you so much John, for the honor of a fave and your kind words...i love collaborations especially when they blend well together... :) hugs
Date: 10/6/2019 7:10:00 AM
Beautiful and powerful imagery. A lovely poem, Sandra and Silent One. A very successful collaboration!
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Date: 10/6/2019 7:12:00 AM
Thank you so much Line, it was a fun write! :) hugs
Date: 10/6/2019 6:54:00 AM
Was an absolute honour to collaborate with you Sandra. It was so easy and the words flowed so easily.. Especially how quickly it was written... I look forward to many more in the future, Thank you.
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Date: 10/6/2019 7:12:00 AM
The honor was mine, you have always been on of my favorite writers and i always stand in awe of your poetry! I look forward to penning with you again :) hugs
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