When Tears Touch - a Collab With Ja Fraser

WHEN TEARS TOUCH

The twelfth of November reminds me of the day            
when our paths  first crossed  then came to grow on  trail.             
Soon... all the days like waves rolled into years  
as we reminisce our pasts: joys and tears for fears.
         
A pad with pen I hold to write what pops by;                    
Each tint and curve a bell that says, you and I.                
The words are mere push and pull medley of thoughts            
shaping a circle melody of heart shots.
                    
Learning flower our way as our cultures shared;                 
gem writings topically crafted are compared.                   
Feelings flood colours to our world, closer we became--          
Creeping longing is "our meeting" as this both our aim         
 
Beep and peek are lace ladders to higher trust grounds,         
every tap and trade a thread fortifying our bond.           
The lasso tying our heartstrings to etch some rhymes,          
vital signs checked normal but awhile raise second hands  

Can it be that this a fruit of stardust's grand wand?     
Or a rose waiting to bloom and behold upon bosoms?

Now the day has arrived, suitcases packed, I smile        
a journey, I have dreamt about, many many miles.           
Nervousness cocoons but it's normal to feel this;         
for this my long wish as I enter the coming hours.

Distance and differences our silent enemies!              
But... It did not stop us from thinking sound strategies.
Interest and love gleams as our loyal company
enabling us to draw verses of harmony.

Broken bridges we cross by grace of felicity~  
yearning to meet eye-to-eye an intensity!
Along the wires we jibe to friendly deal
that as  crisp December sings we will make it real.

The cool December made our wanting a tip-top exhilarate..
and from somewhere, a song plays:

"When you feel in your skin in your bones and the hollow 
Of your heart, there's no way you can wait till tomorrow.
When there isn't any doubt about it once you come this close
Cos you know and you know that you know...."


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*** the last stanza are lines taken from the song: "WHEN YOU KNOW" by Shawn Colvin from the movie Serendipity.

©J.A. Fraser and O.E. Guillermo
October 29, 2014; 10:05 pm
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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May 18, 2015 at 1:31 PM
Olive, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 5:27 AM
thank you so much Skat... :) hugs and hugs!
Sergi Avatar
May 18, 2015 at 9:59 AM
Hi Olive: A beautiful poetic description of Love and I loved the "lace ladders" among the other stanzas. Congrats!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 5:23 AM
thanks much Ralph.. :) happy you like it... :)!
La France Avatar
May 18, 2015 at 8:28 AM
Olive and James, congratulations to both of you for having this beauty a Feature Poem for the week
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 5:23 AM
Thank you so much Broken Wings.. :) i am glad that it was featured.. :)!!!
Onclaud Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 4:08 AM
love shines brightly here, eloi.. big congrats!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 9:39 AM
thanks much Nette..:) I appreciate your comment.
Kayode Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 12:42 AM
Truly romantic,congrats Fraser and Olive...huggs
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 9:38 AM
thanks Kayod5.. :)
Allison Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 12:42 PM
Dropping back with my congrats this is truly beautiful Olive and James:-) hugs Jan xx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 4:39 PM
Thanks Jan... :)hugs too
Yvonne Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 10:08 AM
I remember this write from the first time I read it. It was a brilliant poem added to my fav list at the time and I think it is even sweeter the second time around. Congratulations on your well deserved first place win.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 4:38 PM
thanks much Maurice... :)
Haight Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 9:05 AM
So beautiful, Olive. A heartfelt congratulations for your wonderful win! Hugs, Sandra
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 4:36 PM
Thanks Sandra.. :) God bless you...
Lawless Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 8:00 AM
It would seem these two heads are better than one. Congrats.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 4:35 PM
:) thanks John.. :)
Callus Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 5:15 AM
Hi!!! Olive_eloi....BIG Congratulations for a lovely high flying win!! I must have missed this poem before; glad it is a winner so I can enjoy it this time round. Hugs // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 1:29 AM
thanks much Paul.. :)
Mehta Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 4:25 AM
Effective sentiments well expressed, Olive, congrats on the win
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 1:27 AM
thanks much Dr. Ram.. :)appreciate it
Nunez Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 4:25 AM
Have read several of your poems, kabayan. This one drew me, lovely and light-hearted. Superb collab! New friend, Kim Patrice :)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 7:35 AM
thanks much.. :) I appreciate your drop by.. :) there are also Pinoy writers here.. :) Hope one day, we all could meet.. :)!
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 7:20 AM
Distance and differences our silent enemies! Oh That's it all we can learn from you and imbibe. Deeply etched. Thanks love OLIVE....rajat
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 8:04 PM
thanks much Rajat.. :) I appreciate every visit.. :D!
Hamilton Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 6:51 AM
great pen by you two Olive lovely sentiments hugs
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 7:12 AM
Thanks much Shadow.. :) I appreciate you stopping by and leaving some comments.. :)!
Minayo Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 12:41 AM
An amazing poem Olive
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 9:29 AM
thanks much Juliet.. :)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Thanks much, Mr. James.. :) I surely enjoyed writing this one with you.. :) God bless us more as always. :)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 31, 2014 at 4:37 AM
:) The title comes from you Mr. James :) and the title appeals to me hence I was all the more inspired to write this.. :) Hope for more!
Fraser Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Another moment of writing Joy with you Olive, and thank you for allowing it to be, James :)
A. Sharma Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Awesome collab Bet two great poets dear Olive! Magical words flow so smooth n captivate! Great work Indeed!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 4:57 AM
Thanks much Dr, Upma..:) God bless you always.. :)
Conley Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 12:50 PM
Honestly this is brilliant! What a union yours shall be!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 4:50 AM
:) thank you Jason.. :) I am so glad for your visit.. :) Mr. James is a good writer.. :)!
Allison Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 11:08 AM
SIMPLY STUNNING it flows so so s beautifully - awesome collaboration Olive and James:-) hugs Jan xxx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 4:49 AM
thank you sweet Jan.. I appreciate your stunning comment.. :) your comment is much appreciated that it keeps me inspired to go on writing.. :)!
Yvonne Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 10:37 AM
Firstly this is a brilliant write by two great poets. I could swear it was written in one voice. What could bless a union more than two talents that flow as one. Adding this joyous tear drawing poem to my favs.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Thanks MAurice.. :) Adding it to your faves is a wow.. :) Mr. James a great poet.. :)
Mcdaid Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 9:49 AM
excellent pen to the both of you outstanding piece dear friends
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Thanks much Liam.. :) I am glad you like it.. :)// olive eloisa.. :)
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