Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

When Did It End, and Why

Remember the thrill? The
  electricity that coursed through
    your veins when the tips 
      of your fingers touched?
When did it end, and why?

Remember when fireworks lit up
  your mind, as eyes shut tight, your
    mouths hesitated, then found each other
      lips locked in passion's explosion?
Why did it end, and when?

Remember your love hovering constantly
  over you.  Your having to suppress a
    smile from overspreading your face
      just picturing that person?
When did it end, and why?

Remember when there was nowhere else 
  you wanted to be but by one another's side?
    When you didn't walk anywhere,
      but you would glide?
Why did it end, and when?

And now that it's gone
  Will it return, and when?

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Caren Krutsinger August 1, 2019 at 6:46 PM It is my theory, that this is why some people keep '"trading partners," because they want those feelings. Gershon Wolf August 1, 2019 at 8:21 PM That 'trading partners' theory of yours should be worth at least a Master's Thesis in Sociology or Psychology at one of our wacko left-wing universities. (Please let me be clear: I think your theory holds a lot of water... It's just that today's universities would take it way too seriously and turn it into more left-wing dogma.). :) gw

Jeanne Mcgee July 31, 2019 at 12:26 PM A great lament of love's ending and the hope for it to return. I've asked the same myself before. Gershon Wolf July 31, 2019 at 1:31 PM Perhaps we've all lamented love's ending. That's why I wrote this. Thanks for the feedback, Jeanne! :) gw

Richard Lamoureux July 31, 2019 at 8:54 AM I have been with my bride for 26 years and am still enjoying the fireworks. When we choose to see our partners we realize they are in a constant state of change. Some sadly stop noticing the beauty before them. Gershon Wolf July 31, 2019 at 1:24 PM Very happy for you, and a bit 'jealous' as well. Most people I know don't experience the fireworks for anywhere near 26 years. Here's to fireworks forever for you and your bride, Richard! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues July 31, 2019 at 8:50 AM Honeymoon magic then you settle into a lovely marriage and build memories. Perhaps its so we can enjoy the magic of others as well and not just linger on our own...who knows! Gershon Wolf July 31, 2019 at 1:22 PM Perhaps it's that 'settling into' that's the culprit. I guess I prefer the electricity and the magic. While I was always reliable, perhaps I just wasn't wired for a conventional marriage. Who knows?! :) gw

Joseph May July 31, 2019 at 8:35 AM So many good things are now just memories..Very nicely penned Gershon.. Gershon Wolf July 31, 2019 at 1:20 PM Thank you for your positive feedback, Joseph. Best wishes, gw

Manoj Kumar July 31, 2019 at 4:40 AM Such a pertinent thought and so well written Gershon. God bless Gershon Wolf July 31, 2019 at 1:13 PM Thanks for the enthusiasm and the support, Manoj. Appreciated! Best wishes, Gershon