This Sacred Place of Once You and Me

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              This Sacred Place of Once You and Me

Grayed moss hangs, tired oak trees dance elegantly in breeze
Colored leaves rustle above, gravels crunch under my tread
Birds sing melodies; a rabbit, a squirrel engage as I walk
Each sound from nature stirs a memory, scenes a reverie

Sights seen sounds heard, within my heart longing stirs
Stopping briefly I look around, each sense vigilant  
Standing still hushed breath, woods grow silent as in death

Step one until three; I see the place where I met thee
Beautiful stream flowing free, I held you, you held me
My love dreams come true back at the spot where I met you
Seems I will hold you once again, the stream still clear  

The bench where we sat, still here but dear something
Is amiss; you are not here to share in this 
Joy, love, need so much, comfort of your loving touch

I feel stirring in the air, I look but you are not there
Just a gentle summer breeze bringing back memories

I thought here my heart could mend, this pain never to end
Till the time I come to you, hold you as, once I could do
I vow to return year after year, fully knowing I cannot yet
Hold you close my dearest one till my life’s journey is met
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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B Raju Avatar
September 21, 2008 at 1:45 AM
Hi, Congratulations, I enjoyed reading your poem immensely. regards, rupavardhini
Torres Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Dear Bella-The love that is expressed for your significant other is true love. What a precious poem. Thankyou for your touching words. May God bless you and keep that love in your heart. Michael
Heck Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Dear Bella - Congratulations on your win in Mark's contest. A beautiful poem that conjers up tranquil imagery through rhyme. Peace always, John
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September 19, 2008 at 8:18 AM
Nice use of imagery to forward your thoughts in this poem. Congratulations on being selected as one of the winners in Mark's contest. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
Winter Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 4:58 AM
Beautiful and heartbreaking. Congratulations on your Honorable Mention in Mark's contest! Well deserved! Love, Shar
Robichaud Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Karen and carol, thank you for your comments. :)
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 6:41 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup . Please keep writing and posting your poetry. I enjoyed reading your poem today and hope to read more soon. Love, Carol
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August 25, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Nice use of imagery for an interesting slant of the theme of love. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent here. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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