Laura Leiser Poet Abecedarian

To Where You Are

Across the miles to where you are
beyond the highways, however far
chasing love inside my dreams
daring to believe you were there for me
even if I may never see you again 
forever in my heart I will tend, and
gather my vivid memories of you 
how we met under skies so blue
in summer fields beside the sea
jasmine scents wafting in the breeze 
kindred spirits, that we were
love was born, our hearts were pure 
much was said with only our eyes
neither noticed the dimming skies
over the course of time, we knew
parting had to come, winds blew
quickly towards the eastern shore
restless longings were no more
sullen skies drew us apart
tangled torment gripped my heart
until then, I thought you were mine
verily, I despaired our sad decline
when you sought to go, you left
xenial beginnings were now bereft 
yearnings for you, I’ll never forget
zeal for you in dreams I’ve kept.

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Karen Jones February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM Love this as it is romantic yet full of engaging longing! A fav! Great writing Laura! Laura Leiser February 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM Wow, thank you for the fave, Karen! Made my day! :)

David Smith February 19, 2024 at 2:13 AM Fond remembrance. Great write. about how to live life and take the romantic view. Hope you are still up for a few poems in 2024/ Best regards David in NZ Laura Leiser February 19, 2024 at 9:48 PM Thank you, David, for your kind and encouraging comments! My poetic muse has drifted off as of late, so I wait patiently for its return. Hope to write more often, God willing! :)

John Watt January 4, 2024 at 11:50 PM Laura, a very nicely crafted piece with your gentle cadence and rhyming couplets. An abcedarian is a challenge as it is without the added elements of poetic devices. The imagery is beautifully suited for such a Poem of melancholy and longing. I particularly liked "neither noticed the dimming skies" and "sullen skies drew us apart". Great work, my friend! Laura Leiser January 5, 2024 at 6:39 AM Thank you, John, for your kind critique and encouraging words, as always! You are so appreciated! God bless you this new year! :)

Beata Agustin January 3, 2024 at 9:09 PM Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Meanwhile, I greet you with a Joyous New Year with this prayer from the Bible in Numbers 6:24-26, "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace." Laura Leiser January 4, 2024 at 6:51 PM Thank you, Beata! God bless you, as well! :)

Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2023 at 3:06 PM This flows perfectly which is not easy with this form. Well done, Merry Christmas. Laura Leiser December 24, 2023 at 9:14 PM Thank you, Richard! Merry Christmas to you, as well! :)

Christina Bowring December 19, 2023 at 2:41 AM Dear Laura, I absolutely love this and it resonates deeply with me. This is so heartfelt, beautifully written and expressed. ‘tangled torment gripped my heart’ powerful and something so many of us can feel and easily relate to. Like Tom, I too, have never attempted this form but it so obvious to see that you have done it great justice with this wonderful piece. Love it- it’s a fav from me! Thank you for sharing. Hugs to you for a beautiful Christmas xx Laura Leiser December 19, 2023 at 9:37 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments and especially the Fav, Christina! I have done this form several times in the past, and have enjoyed it. :)

Silent One December 16, 2023 at 11:01 AM This was so poetic Laura.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Laura Leiser December 16, 2023 at 2:05 PM Thank you, Silent! :)

Sam Kauffman December 12, 2023 at 11:20 AM Sad, emotive and written from your heart, Laura, with across the board emotions that tug at the heart. Wonderfully crafted. Best wishes for the contest. Advent blessings to you! Laura Leiser December 12, 2023 at 5:48 PM Thank you, Sam! So glad you liked this one. Thanks for stopping by to comment.. :)

Karen Jones December 12, 2023 at 1:25 AM This is delightful. Love the romantic subject and melodic rhyme. Great job. Laura Leiser December 12, 2023 at 6:58 AM Thank you, Karen! Glad you liked it! :)