The Reasons Why

It was the soliloquy in her smile, The ambience in her eyes The seasoning in her voice It was her lavender scented charm, Her sapphire forged will Her blissful lyrics Adding choruses into my breaths It was the way time stood still. It was the way she chose not to change me, but embrace me. It was the way she Desired to kneel with me at the altar. It was the way the stars in our skies, Outshined any debt-carat diamond It was because our heartbeats were louder than any song. It was because we didn’t need to fight to be right or wrong. It was because we cherished the night & gave credence to the dawn. And in this new dawn, It was our anniversary. Long…gone. It is the stone I now touch My shattered heart guides my fingers, silently Across your name, carved into remnants The ashes The echoes Of our last dance
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Cornish Avatar
October 30, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Among the short list of the best poems I have read wow!
Tacito Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 2:21 PM
My heart is smiling from this. Super grateful to you!
Cornish Avatar
October 30, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Somehow, and that's the beauty, the charm, the haunting of thoughts that aren't specific - a true poet (which you are) is a catalyst for feeling and not an artist of their own reality - yet both?! This, I know, is a heart-wrenching love poem, yet "Love" spans to so many parallel plains - I couldn't help but feel one of them in the anniversary of Chan's passing and all of those with whom we have shared this life and left us here...
Tacito Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 2:21 PM
I recall Chan's passing. I completely understand why you gravitated towards this in that way. Thank you for being you!
Manassian Avatar
June 1, 2024 at 4:39 PM
We cherished the night and gave credence to the dawn... wow. So many lines in this are exquisite and delightful. I don't know how you do it. Wish I could do the same. I'm glad you've come out of hiding. Big hugs
Tacito Avatar
June 1, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Life is the catalyst. You are doing the same. You too, yes...you too. Huge hugs!
Goff Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 5:22 PM
Still one of my soup favorites, to mine faves...as Ruben useta say
Tacito Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 10:52 AM
Hell yes, James! Thank you so much! :)
Clason Avatar
January 3, 2022 at 5:03 PM
I like this very much. Very nice rhythm to it. great work.
Tacito Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 10:42 AM
Much appreciated, Justin! :)
Breidenthal Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 4:45 AM
Captivating from start to finish. "It was because we cherished the night & gave credence to the dawn."...hauntingly beautiful... The passion captures you, the tragical ending transfixing. You never fail to impress with your colorful imagery. Brilliant. Always, Laura
Tacito Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 11:17 AM
Hey, hey Laura!! Wonderful feedback. I'm grateful for you taking the time to be here again!
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October 26, 2021 at 11:26 PM
BEAUTIFUL. Cant help my self not to commen in capz letters. I love this one, DD.. especially these lines.. ~ It was because our heartbeats were louder than any song. It was because we didn’t need to fight to be right or wrong. It was because we cherished the night & gave credence to the dawn. ~ Thank you for the emotional feeling u bring while Im reading this..
Tacito Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 11:14 AM
SHIRLEY!!! No worries! That means a lot. Writing this threw me for a loop that I didn't expect. But, I'm glad it did. Your words mean so much. Thank you for being here!
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October 23, 2021 at 5:44 AM
Thanks for sharing this. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. Meanwhile, may I share with you God's love reverberating through a Bible verse in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God bless you.
Tacito Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Hey Beata! Thank you for that. Though an often-used quote, I certainly appreciate the value it holds today. So, thank you kindly again! Glad you came by here!
Goff Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 4:21 AM
This one tugs at me, Drake...been there...to mine faves...
Tacito Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 10:34 AM
That means so much, James. Thank you, thank you!
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October 14, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Wow just Awesome... and sad... emotions so well expressed... God bless... ~ Ani
Tacito Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Thank you so much, Anitha. That is greatly appreciated!
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October 12, 2021 at 4:31 PM
wow, this deserves a POTD. Love this. FAVE
Tacito Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 9:43 PM
Coming from you, I have to say that's a very kind statement. I'm grateful for your kindness, Andrea. :)
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October 12, 2021 at 2:10 PM
What a "Wonderful/Beautiful"~~story/write yet so sad. Love It. Have a great/blessed day..................
Tacito Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 9:42 PM
Yes, you also Paula! Thank you very much for stopping by!
Mcintosh Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 1:39 PM
SO beautiful and sad - a shining example of great writing. I love it. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
Tacito Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 9:42 PM
That is truly appreciated, Gina. Thank you so much!
Neels Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Beautiful write
Tacito Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Hi & thank you so much, Wilma!
Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 3:54 AM
I can feel the emotion of love and grief in this work. I don't know if it is a real life happening or someone you know life or just a work but you seemed to put your heart into it. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
Tacito Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:41 AM
Oddly enough, this started as an idea only...then manifested into something so much more. It honestly freaked me out a little. lol Thank you so much, Sara. Also, I'm happy to have been able to visit!
Hankins Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 9:55 PM
Nicely done. I really enjoyed reading your work, Poet Tacito. Keep it coming!
Tacito Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:40 AM
Many thanks!
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October 4, 2021 at 6:52 PM
So beautiful!
Tacito Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:40 AM
Thank you kindly, Kim!
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