The Farthest Hill

Because love's desire trembles
like a beating heart in need
I live timeless days and nights
with memories that come like raindrops
that that fall upon me
as I cross empty seas in worn-out shoes
seeking a shore of rising tides on battered canvas
moving towards horizon's thin red thread
searching for love's welcoming arms
that gives birth to blossoms of such fragrance
I will linger and yearn to see tomorrow

For on the farthest hill I saw your silhouette
and crossed the narrow bridge to your heart
like a sparrow seeking refuge from a storm
It was my wish to find you...in dreams of silent pause
where you filled your lungs deep with love's breath
as your eyelids lifted to accept my gaze
in smiles of welcomed silence
like butterflies hovering above a nectared flower
waiting to be nourished...by love

9/8/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
July 20, 2021 at 10:54 AM
Congrats on this winner. Way to go. Sara
Alex Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 11:50 PM
This is beautiful work. Congratulations!
Hamilton Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 9:28 PM
Wonderful word painting Frederick, congrats on another win!
Krampe Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 9:12 PM
Lovely romantic poem. I love the line "crossed the narrow bridge to your heart". Congrats on your win, Frederic.
Roper Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 7:12 PM
The poem is fabulous, congratulations on your awesome win, Frederic ... Eve ~`*
Lane Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 12:57 PM
I'd find a way to cross any field, sail any ocean, and climb any hill if this kind of beautiful love awaits. Congratulations on your poetic talent, Frederic.
Cornish Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 12:25 PM
Frederic, you old romantic you! Artfully expressed. Love the many images that you have painted here.
Shetley Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 2:43 PM
wonderful sentimental piece. good luck in the contest!
Roper Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Nicely done, Frederic, I like the line,"with memories that come like raindrops that never existed". Love all the imagery, luck in the contest... :) " Hugs Eve ~`*
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