These Arms Long To Hold You

Before time existed, it was just us two,
          yet still, butterflies in my deep core do fly-
          we have a genuine love no one can deny,
for these adoring arms long to hold you.

          I’m at the market with you on my mind, 
missing each touch that bestows heat-
for with your essence in me I’m complete,
          and those strong arms around me I did find. 

When September turns crimson and chill begins,
          I just hold onto memories of us embracing,
          and twenty-three years later, heart still racing;
when in your arms I hear trumpets, violins.

          Before the hourglass drained, it was us two,
the only ones in the world who knew of fate-
for no magnetic force or power can ever equate…
          knowing your adoring arms long to hold me too.



August 8, 2019
"The Arms Long to Hold You"
Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Sinha-Roy Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 10:01 PM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem.
Adams Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 6:35 PM
this is gorgeous my friend, your poetry to me is always top shelf...congratulations on your win! :) hugs
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September 10, 2019 at 3:16 AM
"r with your essence in me I’m complete, and those strong arms around me I did find. " Beautifully done, my friend!
Gauthier Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Lovely, Lu Loo.
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September 8, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Beautiful entry Lu Loo, looks to be a winner, indeed! My FAVE! ~ Aloha always William
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September 8, 2019 at 7:54 PM
Yep! Can't handle n/a on a techy--as a fellow sponsor--dates are numero uno muchas problemo! ~ Velkommen!
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September 8, 2019 at 5:41 PM
thank you!!! (thanks for the heads up, that made more sense) that is a true poet, looking out for others. Many thanks dear William :)-luloo
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