The Next Day


Yesterday ...
a lifetime of romantic dreams unfulfilled
Love to me
was only silver screen cinematically real
My heart held no one close,
the arms of acquaintances framed an empty repose
Pictures of loneliness adorned my vacant house of hope
Yesterday ...
an endless overcast sky of gloomy gray
Love so elusive,
like a parade of butterflies fluttering by
The flower of my heart was open,
but love never a-lighted upon it
Today ...
somehow was different someway
Love smiled at me,
when a maiden so fair crossed my path
Holding no umbrella,
unshielded from the down pouring rain
I covered her with my canopy,
and therewith a virgin conversation began
Today ...
a spark of desire kindled in my heart
Love reached out to me,
and I felt the touch of another soul
more lonelier than perhaps even I
But the sparkle of hope for love
always danced exuberantly in her eyes
Teaching me that she
forever rested in the next day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lamoureux Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 8:52 AM
What a lovely tale highlighted in contrast. Well expressed.
Sands Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 1:11 PM
Oh, I just love this one Freddie. Beautiful. I like the parade of butterflies and also a neat ending :)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 1:21 PM
Ty, Heidi. I am so pleased that you liked it. That alone made this poetic endeavor a success. Love and peace to you always.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 12:33 PM
Romantic thou art be! A pleasure to read Freddie xomo
Robinson Jr. Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Ty, Maureen. I am blushing over your loving comments. But, I am self-titled as the Romantic Warrior. Love and joy to you, dear.
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