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
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Alex Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 9:27 PM
Traces of footprints adorning the satin sand - Very beautifully written. Congratulations!
George Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 7:59 PM
Very romantic and vibrating the heart cords. Got carried away in the torrent of memories.... ! Beautiful Jez
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 4:14 PM
Congratulations, Dear JCB. It is a truly emotional piece with brilliant images of ocean and sunset. Love ~ Mala
Ibeh Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this superb piece, JCB!:-)
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Congratulations on your win JCB! Words of faithfulness sing through your poem as the sunset and beach tie you to this memory. Wonderfully done my friend. Sending your faithful heart blessings.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 9:05 AM
Back with "Congratulations" on this win. Enjoy your win with blessings....................
Alex Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 8:22 AM
This is a very beautiful narration. Congratulations!
Goldsmith Avatar
September 6, 2021 at 10:12 AM
A Beautiful story/write. "Love It" Have a blessed day writing away......................
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