We May Meet Again

Beneath long lashes, misty clad,
      Your limpid eyes are sometimes sad;
            They bring to mind a homeless waif
                  Engulfed in rain with nowhere safe

Most times I find a cheerful light
      Within your eyes that sparkles bright,
            And though my thoughts I try to hide
                  My happiness wells up inside

At dawn I see your eyes aglow
      Like founts through which your passions flow;
            And when I’m low they always loom
                  Like morning glories through the gloom 

Your smile ashine beneath my gaze
      Effulgent eyes beam all ablaze:
            A look, a touch, a kiss I yearn,
                  You slowly make my body burn

While at your side and in a heap
      I scanned your eyes, half closed, asleep,
            And as you slept with pillow clutched,
                  Your eyelids with my lips I touched

And if you’ve ever wondered why
      I try to search within each eye,
            Though past is past, your eyes remind
                  Of bygone times when love was kind

Yet, though your eyes still cast a spell
      They seem to bid a fond farewell,
            Reflecting but a fading storm
                  Although I know your thoughts are warm

But now our paths will part, alas,
      For good things always come to pass;
            Perhaps it lies within God’s ken
                  That someday we may meet again

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 1/8/2017 8:38:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this really well-written bittersweet piece, Terry. Janice
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Date: 8/6/2016 5:28:00 AM
Congrats on your win in the contest!
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Date: 8/5/2016 4:13:00 PM
A gem of a poem Terry I found the final 2 stanzas brought a lump to my throat congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/5/2016 11:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win,Terry, great write! Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/25/2015 4:37:00 PM
What a beautiful poem Terry, Love this. Janet
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Date: 6/22/2013 3:27:00 AM
this is a sheer beauty Terry, been trawling through your poems and this is a gem...
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Date: 2/15/2013 2:46:00 PM
when you first came to this site and I first met you I knew that you would be one that would go far. I could tell immediately that your ability to put words together with a mastery of the the english language and the ability to reach deep into the depths and bring out feelings and emotions like few others I have met or read that you would become one of the best writers on the sight. My efforts pale beside your's Huggs TLee
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Date: 11/11/2012 4:21:00 AM
so so beauiful. The best quality writing ive read on this site so far. really wonderfu :)
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Date: 11/6/2012 5:09:00 AM
A romantic fizz with quiet and serene passion, Terry. Sad though happy thoughts, and this ends with hope. Elizabeth had written once that I would enjoy your work...she was totally right! Keep well...Mikki
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Date: 11/5/2012 9:51:00 PM
This is a beauty of a poem. Very well written, thanks for sharing. Lucilla
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Date: 11/4/2012 3:58:00 PM
poetry is here ....says johnason most sincere....
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Date: 11/2/2012 5:15:00 PM
What a poignantly written work of art.. I love your rhyming pattern... I use the same in most of my work. I will be reading more of your posts as time passes. You and I sometimes write with the same pen...... Regards... Jake
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Date: 10/28/2012 5:57:00 PM
I am speechless. This poem is wonderful.
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Date: 10/27/2012 4:19:00 PM
There just aren't enough appropriate words to tell you how much this touched my soul and quite literally plucked at the strings of my heart. What woman alive would not want such tender thoughts written of love about her...I know I would.
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Date: 10/26/2012 12:46:00 AM
I can't find the words to express myself as this poem is so beautiful. It flows like a tender streamlet .
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Date: 10/24/2012 11:30:00 AM
rd time reading and still its powerfull words capture me esqusite
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Date: 10/18/2012 2:49:00 PM
Whoa! Talk about lovely and heartbreaking in one breath! I loooove it!
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Date: 10/18/2012 8:25:00 AM
Hi Terry, this flows beautifully, just loved it. The last two stanzas brought a tear to my eyes. :-)
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Date: 10/16/2012 11:40:00 AM
great work sad happy at the same time i likeit good job and describtive plus i learned some new words that raely ever happens maybe 1-2 times inn a monthe if that
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Date: 10/15/2012 3:31:00 PM
JUst rereading this one. It's so nice.
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Date: 10/14/2012 6:44:00 PM
Like a second sense we can recognize the little signs that says it is over. Nostalgia so gently spoken all through this. Luv, Lizzie
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Date: 10/14/2012 9:21:00 AM
‡ Good Morning Beautiful Terry, Just Returning To Thank You, For Your Lovely Kind Visit. In Regards Unto Your Beauty's Question ? Yes, I Believe That That Is The Poem And Sometimes A Short Sweet Kiss, Says Everything. Have A Very Beautiful Day, Love, Rachel ‡
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Date: 10/14/2012 6:43:00 AM
Your poem flows and rhymes perfectly Terry. - A very lovely poem, looking forward to read more such poems from you. :) Have a lovely Sunday. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/13/2012 2:23:00 PM
‡ Wow, Tis The Most Beautiful Rhyme I Can Remember Every Having The Absolute Joy In Viewing. Not One Note Fell Out Of Place Through And Through, This Beautiful You. Classic Enchanting, Loving, Perfect. These Are The Golden Nuggets Within A Poet Or A Dreamers Heart In Which They Wish To Find, Beautiful Terry. The RARE Treasures They Stow Joyfully Away In Faves. "Beautiful." Love, Rachel ‡
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Date: 10/13/2012 9:14:00 AM
such a wonderful piece,enjoyed,enjoyed,enjoyed,great write of a true love Terry
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