Charmaine Chircop Poet Free verse

Strangers In the Night

Our eyes meet

in purple shadows

close to the sacred shrine

beneath a forest canopy

Footsteps cross the river

on bridges which aren't there

Mist shroud tall pine trees

a grey owl hoots behind

the wooden bench of broken promises

Roses blossom in a hopeful whisper

of a birthing petal without a thorn

The heart beats slowly 

to the last sound of music

Leaves turn yellow in tarnished dreams

And tomorrow?

tomorrow i do not know you

tomorrow we would be strangers

And tomorrow

our dancing memories will all be gone.
                                                   Charma


This isn't a recent poem,It is something i scribbled in notes,and decided to adjust and share  now :)thanks.

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Lucilla Carrillo March 21, 2012 at 5:59 PM I like it. it is sad - because tomorrow we will be strangers. I WAS HOPING FOR A HAPPY ENDING. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Gautami Phookan February 23, 2012 at 3:04 AM For some reason, this reminded me of Robert Browning's "Meeting at night". A magical feel, Charmaine and a beautiful meeting place. Thanks for stopping by to read my rain haiku. love, gautami

Wilma Neels February 20, 2012 at 9:09 AM This is beauty, really love it Charmaine ;) hope your day is a good one ;-) love Wilma Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 10:06 AM Hi sweet Willma,thanks for reading dear,Im fine thanks an d hoping you are too : )

David Williams February 20, 2012 at 4:14 AM Charma, this is great, really cool...david Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:32 AM Thanks so much David

James Fraser February 19, 2012 at 9:53 AM So many mixed emotions in this wonderful piece Charmaine. It is simply fantastic to have you back on the Soup. Have a most lovely Sunday evening :) xxxx Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:31 AM thanks so much,and am so happy to be here too James,amongst my soup family :)

Elizabeth Wesley February 17, 2012 at 6:21 PM What a beautiful place to meet, sounds so special but to say goodbye; how sad. It flows so well> Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:31 AM Yeah Liz.. For every beginning there is always an end,but then again a new beginning :)

Marty Owens February 15, 2012 at 7:27 AM I love this Charma...Hope you're doing good...Soup mail....Marty Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:30 AM I'm doing well Marty,thanks so much for asking,you're always in my prayers too,good man.

Tobey Hill February 10, 2012 at 8:41 AM Nice to see a new piece from you. well done, hope all is well....TAH Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:29 AM hope to see a new piece from you now,so i could say the same :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2012 at 2:11 AM This is a good poem Charmaine...I is sad to say goodbye to one we love. - oxox love Anne-Lise Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:29 AM goodbyes are always sad dear..yes

John Rhinem February 9, 2012 at 8:37 AM Smile ˜ Testing Testing, One Two Three * Love Me!:) ˜

Andrea Dietrich February 8, 2012 at 5:42 PM well, for scribblings , Charma, It is wonderful. It reminds me of a ghost story for some reason, but a very lovely one! Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:28 AM Because of the hooting owl i guess,lol :) hugs

Carolyn Devonshire February 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM Dear Charma, it's so nice to see you back on the Soup. This is an extraordinary free verse. Sometimes our best works are scribbled on cocktail napkins. I hope life is going well for you and that you are very happy. My health issues continue, but I am handling them as best I can. Thanks for asking. Love you, Carolyn Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:28 AM hey hey hey dear Car,so glad to see you here,i even shared a happy tear :) hugs and you re always in my prayers dear... Let the tide churns... and the waves splash... Im sure rainbows show again...

Jancarl Campi February 8, 2012 at 9:57 AM This is a very sad poem. I read it and felt a my heart become heavy. Not many poems do that to me. Well done take care Thanks for shaing, Jancarl Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:26 AM Yes when i wrote this poem,must ve been a rainy day Jan,but Sunshines again in a tomorrow..thanks for reading -Charma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 8, 2012 at 9:54 AM ultra brilliant write..scribble or not .. charming as Charma herself is ,my dear friend... luv the imagery flowing so gently and sweetly.. please scribble more gems like this luv.. Charmaine Chircop February 20, 2012 at 4:25 AM thanks so much sweet Linda,im smilin now :)

John Rhinem February 7, 2012 at 5:18 PM Smile ˜ Is This Tear Drops Moment About Dear Sweeet Ruben Again? ˜ What Did I Tell Your Precious Beauty Beautiful Charmaine About Ruben A Few Years Ago ˜ He's Just A Player & You Knew That Too I Know You Did ˜ Don't Allow Your Love For Him To Blind Your Beautiful Eyes Unto All Of The Pure True Love Which Surrounds Your Priceless Heart; Ok ˜ I Love You Beautiful Tinkerbell * Always & Forever, John!:) ˜ Charmaine Chircop February 8, 2012 at 7:27 AM Dear John,Ruben is just a good poet friend like you and my female poet friends.This poem has nothing to do with anybody,its a poem i wrote once upon a time,when i wanted to express 'sad' and a big part of it is fiction..Thanks for reading-Charma

Kabuteng P.Ink K. February 7, 2012 at 12:07 PM What a very moving write this is, such a sad ending though, but just so beautifully and eloquently written-- how sad though to say goodbye...hugs to you... Charmaine Chircop February 8, 2012 at 7:28 AM Yeah goodbye is always sad,no matter when where or how dear Nikko,thanks for reading :)