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Weaving Tears Within Saturn's Rings

Weaving tears within Saturn's rings,
she ventured far beyond Earth's realm
past cordoned confines of heart and soul.
Tumbled, as poor Alice, down the rabbit hole.
Drifted, like an Autumn leaf blown from an elm

She soared past distant planets, 
on paths lighted by effulgent moons,
traveling on a journey of faith and trust
and all the while she was gathering stardust 
before they mingled with sand on Mars' dunes.

From mountain peaks of Jupiter, 
she bottled mist, to which she clings
And all these amazing interstellar things 
were collected as caressive tokens for him,
the one she had vowed to love more than life.

From far reaches of dark galaxies
she saved treasures from her jaunt.
Magical items she hoped he would want.
Brilliant beacons, slivers of Luna's moonbeams, 
silver facets she had captured as the sun dimmed.

She wrapped the gifts she'd offer
in layers of cosmic flecks from a comet.
Tightly trussed with silken threads of time,
knotted with celestial troves she would proffer
to the only one she holds in such fervent affection.

From his heart, she hoped would spill
the love that had waned to a mere trickle.
Then in abundance, once more it would flow
like a wildly churning river, for she loves him still.
To regain their passion, to the heavens she would go.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Beaufort Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Lin, you raise the question regarding desire versus reluctance on different sides. I think it more painful to be the desirer...an experience many have had during the exploration of feelings of attraction. I appreciate how you bring so much feeling to this and I am smiling.
Lane Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Merci, Duke. The desirer is in the position of wanting without receiving. The heart is treacherous.
Alhemaidy Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Very lovely enjoyed read! Best hopes and wishes!
Lane Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Thanks so much, AA.
Allison Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 12:44 PM
aww Lin a love poem thats out of this world is many ways! hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Thanks so much my poetic sister.
Kavanagh  Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 12:24 PM
She pretty much went to the depths of the universe to try rekindle his love Lin, and you bring the reader along on a magical journey even down the rabbit hole, I thought this one might end with a supernova, maybe it did, brilliant cheers David
Lane Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 3:36 PM
;-) actually I did not but one sounds spectacular and the other an entryway to gloom and doom. Thank you, David.
Kavanagh  Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Some supernovas leave a black hole behind in the implosion but I’m guessing you already knew that lol!
Lane Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Maybe it will, David. I don't think she's returned, but for her sake I hope he's worth the trip. A supernova or a black hole next, if he's not. Thanks a bunch for your review of this one.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM
What a lovely write with a great picture. Life, love and tears are one. Have a wonderful day writing away.....................
Lane Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Thanks so much for enjoying this one, Paula. ;-)
Cunningham Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 6:20 AM
There are no obstacles where love is concerned, not even light years. An enjoyable read Lin. Tom
Lane Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Hi Tom. 'Not even light years.' That's an appropriate poetic thought. ;-)
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