Charmaine Chircop Poet Free verse

Tonight I Could Paint a Moonlight

Tonight is not like other nights

Tonight I could paint a moonlight

with the smudged ink of my tears

No its not the inexperienced  arms of death

which are longing  to embrace my breath

that fill this soul with pain and fear

Nor is it the breeze of thousand needles

'neath the soft glow of my skin ,

What scares me most is...

Not being here in a twenty years or so

to tread love's kiss upon  my daughter's  cheek

Feel my fingers running  through her hair

Listen to the sweet  sound of her laughter

Make a wish under the unnoticed starry stars

 and watch her dance beneath a repetitive boring sky.

What scares me most is...

Not being here in a twenty years or so

 To let the crimson of my lips 

bleed its rose close to your pillow

and its fragrance  'pon your bed

Its  not being here to hold your blemished hands

and  say to you all words still left unsaid

What scares me most is...

That in a twenty years or so

You will be here , still hating candles,all alone,

Its missing the chance, to share those  words that don't make sense

yet mean that I have loved you all along.

In a twenty years or so ...In a twenty years or so

Will the ones I hold so dear

still find a way to know ? 

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. September 5, 2015 at 11:08 AM Shucks, this is just mesmerizing in its own beauty with how you wrote it, but more so, with the message that you give here-- I think I have an idea of what could have inspired this, and I applaud you, for being able to put into words your feelings, this is truly touching and heartfelt, one could feel all that apprehension... stay blessed, dear friend and seek comfort in knowing that God is always there for you, as well as your loves ones. Sending you hugs!

Allie Rosenthal August 31, 2015 at 1:43 PM A truly amazing piece!

M.N.I.W M.N.I.W August 30, 2015 at 1:43 AM Beautiful thoughts put on a page. The fact that life goes on regardless of where ours end is haunting sometimes. All we know lingers beyond. Nice poem

Gary Bateman August 25, 2015 at 6:53 AM Hello Charma, A 7 + FAV from me here on a quite enchanting and wonderfully-expressed write. The imagery and phraseology of your verses are quite excellent!! Cheers and Best, Gary

DM Babbit August 23, 2015 at 6:56 PM Beautifully played.

Arthur Vaso August 18, 2015 at 10:24 PM An enchanting beautiful sweet lovely poem!

Tim Smith August 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM Congratulations for being on top the best new poems list. I definitely see why... Have a great evening Charma.

The Grahamburglar August 13, 2015 at 10:51 PM This is a 7 and a fave. This is so touching and beautifully written. So many deep contemplations, and you've done an excellent job of tying in the accompanying emotions. Very well done. =)

Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2015 at 8:44 AM This poem captivates the mind. God willing you will have at least 40 more and you will live each of your days to their fullness.

Nette Onclaud August 10, 2015 at 9:09 AM compelling write so deeply scribed.. a beauty, charms... huggs

Robert Lindley August 9, 2015 at 10:06 AM THIS A GEM I MUST FAV.. It so expresses my love for my daughter as well. If only I could write her one like this! A7

Michael Pyatt August 7, 2015 at 5:43 AM I have to say you have a truly wonderful feel for what stirs the emotions to whoever reads this, I couldn't fail to be moved

Paul Callus August 6, 2015 at 2:22 PM I had similar feelings to yours Charm (even though I am a man!); since then my daughter has grown, with another lovely girl of her own. ~ The secret is to take it day by day and make the most of it. The future will take care of itself! ~ This is a beautiful poem filled with emotions. a fav. // paul

Emile Pinet August 5, 2015 at 1:41 PM This is well written and pleasurable poem to read. The story line flows smoothly and sets the pace for this poem. The theme is maintained throughout the poem and the imagery is great appealing to all the senses with equal potency. Emile.

Eric Boddie August 4, 2015 at 11:28 AM I hope you won't be offended....but any of us could be gone in any minute....let alone in twenty years....that's why I try to meet each moment with joyful tears....because tomorrow is not promised, a fact we all know....so please keep writing, your words truly glow....;)

Demetrios Trifiatis August 4, 2015 at 10:37 AM In twenty years or so, you will be still writing poems wondering what will happen in twenty years or so from that point of time, dear Charmaine and your poems will be at least as beautiful as this one!

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2015 at 12:49 AM very poignant one, Charma. Twenty years comes so fast too!! You are still just a babe in the woods!!

Darlene Gifford August 3, 2015 at 10:45 AM I felt this intense emotional write which others will identify with along with myself. A heartfelt poem yearning for more of family life. ~~Darlene

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 3, 2015 at 2:42 AM Charmaine, love the message of this poem.. the lines are perfect... the refrain intensifies the thoughts and feelings..!! beautiful! HAppy week!~Olive Eloisa =')

Jack Ellison August 2, 2015 at 8:46 PM Oh my dearest Charmaine... you have touched my heart with your endearing words! You write so beautifully! I am at an age much closer to that final day but I think much the same as you! I love you my dear Charmaine, Jack xxx

James Horn August 2, 2015 at 8:43 PM Again, women are always so exceptional at expressing their feelings. I, a man, will never be able to inherit that trait. You lucky and fortunate female. Jim Horn

Eileen Manassian August 2, 2015 at 1:33 PM Your heart bleeds beauty, my sweet....I am very emotional of late. My daughter leaves after a month...again! I know the feeling well. Give her to the Lord's keeping, my sweet. What else can we do. Beautiful write. Hugs

Tim Smith August 2, 2015 at 1:10 PM A beautiful poem Charma...it scares me too not being their for the ones I love...to guide them and protect them. Your heart shines through every word...a fav....Tim