Tethered To a Moment

Here I am walking barefooted beside the silvery sea~ The setting sun left a pastel pink hue on silent summer sky, filling my empty heart with warm aglow as twilight birds begin to sing our old favourite song. I was here some years ago~ But not alone… The laughters still echo in the rushing white waves, in the warm wind whispering softly caressing my hair; His deep eyes still painted in the clouds that descend gently to kiss me; The traces of our footprints adorning the satin sand still vivid in my eyes like yesterday. I sigh as the tepid water touches my frigid feet Yes, I can only sigh~ For when will my love return I’ll keep on waiting Till the sun fades away, Till the moon forgets the evening sky; For this moment of waiting~ I know will never, never be in vain. 4 September 2021 This or That, Vol 6 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Edward Ibeh 2nd place A BRIAN STRAND Libre Vers Poetry Contest 1st place