Waking Before I Found Love

I stood on the step by the unopened door Far from the meadows that precede the shore Grasped tight the railing I longed to explore Searching for truth in the lies Looked at the mat as it welcomed me in Wondering when all of this would begin Washed up and worried and covered in sin One that the world would despise Juggled a dish after dropping the spoon Spotlights were shining, they lit up the room Still not enough for this unending doom Praying the end would be near Paced cross the stage as the audience stared Thinking I saw one who looked like she cared Checking my pockets for things that I shared Knowing not what I might hear Then like a siren but quieter still Came forth a voice that presented a thrill When on my spine formed the funniest chill Just as she called out my name Chris, was the echo, a melodic song I have been waiting for you for so long Something like this surely cannot be wrong I don't care who is to blame I took her hand and my heart skipped a beat Who would have thought that an angel I'd meet Me, oh so sour and her, oh so sweet She must have come from above Then I awoke with a yawn layered scream Only a nightlight providing the gleam All of this poem was merely a dream Waking before I found love

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Date: 3/23/2018 12:12:00 PM
You are definitely one of my favorite writers and this poem is further reason why. I admire the rhyme scheme, but mostly the contents so eloquently and briskly served - filled with such emotive imagery that I cannot help but be moved as a human and as a poet. Magnificent, Chris. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 3/23/2018 7:54:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend. You have made my night.
Date: 3/22/2018 6:50:00 PM
Wow! Love it! Have missed you too, my friend! So romantic! Faving!
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Date: 3/22/2018 6:17:00 AM
Ahhh, a love.poem so beautiful till the end... Enjoyed reading. Excellent!
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Date: 3/21/2018 11:19:00 AM
Wonderful write Chris miss you around here, congrats on POTD, everything you write is POTD worthy! Take care!
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Date: 3/19/2018 1:21:00 PM
Hey Chris, It's so good to see you posting again. Like always this is amazing. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved. Ps, I really miss your poetry.
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Date: 3/19/2018 1:21:00 PM
Hey Chris, It's so good to see you posting again. Like always this is amazing. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved. Ps, I really your poetry.
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Date: 3/17/2018 7:27:00 PM
So good to read your wonderful words again, Chris! Congratss
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Date: 3/17/2018 5:12:00 PM
Wonderful wistful words Chris, many congratulations on your potd; -) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/17/2018 1:10:00 PM
Congrats!!! my friend on POTD!...very nice to see you posting...excellent verse Chris on affairs of the heart......stay in the light...^WW^
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Date: 3/17/2018 11:11:00 AM
Hi Chris, it's wonderful to see you and read your beautiful poem today. Congrats on POTD my dear friend! Hugs :)
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Date: 3/17/2018 10:59:00 AM
No one can write a love poem like you. Congratulations!
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Date: 3/17/2018 10:03:00 AM
Beautifully expressed yearning in your exquisite rhythm and rhyme. Congratulations Chris on your well deserved POTD honors with your wistful write. Warmest wishes. ~Susan
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Date: 3/17/2018 9:04:00 AM
Hello Chris. So nice to see you again. Congrats on POTD. It seems those dreams don't come often enough anymore. Masterfully written!
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Date: 3/17/2018 8:11:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Chris :) - hugs an happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/17/2018 7:59:00 AM
Hey Chris, so nice to read you again, I enjoyed this one very much, though it gave me a rude wake up towards the end...you have portrayed reality as it is:) congratulations on POTD:)
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Date: 3/17/2018 6:42:00 AM
Congratulations dear poet, a fabulous potd day to you! xomo
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Date: 3/17/2018 6:19:00 AM
That is indeed sad. Congratulations on POTD Chris. Good to see you posting again....Maria
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Date: 3/16/2018 10:43:00 PM
A ride of a read! Great stuff Chris :) xomo!
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Date: 3/16/2018 9:47:00 PM
This poem is masterfully penned. A most definite FAVE for me. Beautiful!! Thank you.
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