The Shadow of Her Words

In the shadow of her words 
his heart opened 
He looked beyond the scars, 
the the broken pieces
He heard a hidden melody 
written in between her words
An enchanting song heard only 
by kindred souls
One by one he released into 
the river of life they shared 
one flower in the morning 
one flower at night
The beauty of its scent 
did not come from without 
it came from within her heart
The beauty of its color 
did not come from without 
it came from within her heart
As storms came and went 
the flood waters ebbing in rhythms 
The flowers continue merely 
tokens from one soul to another
Hate can not survive 
in the light of day 
where beauty abounds
Love transcends the darkness 
for memories light the way
Hate feeds upon the lies 
of darkness devouring itself 
Love nourishes on more 
love feeding eternity
The flowers continue in 
the river of life they share 
replenished in love shared 
in the joy of a smile felt 
not seen in an enchanting song 
heard only by kindred souls
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 6:23 PM
gorgeous words for one's soul mate! Well done, Alan
Boles Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 9:08 PM
Thank you, Andrea Dietrich
Rodrigues Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 9:10 PM
Such melody plays upon your words, Alan! Welcome to PS!
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