Sandra Adams Poet Free verse

The Fades of Love

i stood there on the berm of a cliff
like juliet in the absence of romeo
feeling dim, as night fell
in a breathless mist

my thoughts lurked
in the ebon hole of mind
as the stars settled in 
looming in and out
of the milky way

i looked at them
as they glistened
remembering that look
that once twinkled
within your eyes
when i caught your glance

now mind only sees
the crimson edges
of flames burning out
as i catch the glow
of shooting stars
trailing in glimmers
on a downward spiral
as they burn out
just like love...

August 12, 2019
Shooting star contest
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Sam Kauffman February 23, 2020 at 8:28 PM Congratulations, my friend. The imagery of the stars is woven throughout so masterfully. Really nice write. So deserving of the winning placement. Sandra Adams February 23, 2020 at 8:31 PM thank you Sam...i am glad you enjoyed it...hugs

Brenda Chiri September 9, 2019 at 12:10 PM So amazing! Your poetry is just that I am in awe of its beauty!;) Sandra Adams September 9, 2019 at 12:56 PM Thank you Brenda. I have always been able to weave emotions in my lines :) hugs

Beautiful Scars September 7, 2019 at 2:17 AM you say things I wish I could say sweet Sandra. You have a way with words and I feel your emotional depth in each word. Every time I read this I read more layers. it was amazing lady. Sandra Adams September 7, 2019 at 7:30 AM Thank you my beautiful friend, your words are always so warm and caring and you have a way to say things like no others, your poetry is amazing... hugs :)

Chris Green August 22, 2019 at 3:19 PM Another stellar piece of writing. You capture the essence of love and how it feels when it disappears. Indeed, like a shooting star, glowing bright but disappearing quickly. I hope you don't mind if I read a few of your older posts, I find you to be a very talented poet and I enjoy your work. Sandra Adams August 22, 2019 at 3:21 PM Thank you Chris, I wouldn't mind at all, i would be honored because from what i read of your poems thus far, you too are very talented :) hugs

Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2019 at 9:10 AM I think she is going to end up in the winners circle with a garland around her sweet neck. Sandra Adams August 17, 2019 at 8:40 PM Thank you for your kind words and vote Of confidence :) hugs

Beautiful Scars August 16, 2019 at 11:10 AM amazing poem sweet Sandra- this is a top winner to me! Good luck :)-luloo Sandra Adams August 16, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thank you Luloo...i wanted something different then just an ordinary shooting star :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen August 14, 2019 at 4:23 AM - A great poem with emotional images ... the source of the pain - Good luck in the contest, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Adams August 14, 2019 at 7:28 PM Thank you Anne-Lise... hugs to you my friend :)

Jude Herrick August 13, 2019 at 5:12 AM Very poetic. I loved how silky the flow of thought to word was, it conveyed like a meteor. But hopefully we shall find a way love will burn forever. Sandra Adams August 14, 2019 at 7:28 PM Thank you Jude...i think we all strive for the never ending flame within our hearts.... hugs :)

Gershon Wolf August 12, 2019 at 9:41 PM I like this one as an entry in the contest. Such a unique, unconventional shooting star! Best wishes, gw Sandra Adams August 14, 2019 at 7:25 PM Thank you Gershon... not sure where my muse got this one from... hugs :)

Ann Foster August 12, 2019 at 7:41 PM Sadly inspiring, lovely work of art, in pen. Ann Sandra Adams August 12, 2019 at 8:15 PM Thank you Ann... this was one of those out of the blue poems...hugs :)

John Kristopher Mathis August 12, 2019 at 6:48 PM I love the rich imagery that this poem uses! The whole thing gave me chills :) Great work! Sandra Adams August 12, 2019 at 8:14 PM Thank you so much John for your visit and kind words :)