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Where You'll Be

I don't want to chase down the sun on the beach, I don't need to stand in the sand with the ocean at my feet, I don't care to stare into where the water and atmosphere meet, if it's not where you'll be Sleep is still sleep even without the promise of a dream, but why shoot for stars if the moon doesn't dance in their gleam, I s'pose my hands will never know how far my arms can reach, if it's not where you'll be I'll never set sail in the billow of a breeze, looking down upon the crown onto a canopy of trees, the song my heart may sing will forever be off-key, if it's not where you'll be

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Karin Domanska

Date: 2/25/2024 3:49:00 PM

Your poem compels me to experience beauty, purity of feelings, and hopelessness simultaneously. I find this poem tragic, despite it seeming hopeful.

Vandyke Buckner

Date: 7/31/2023 7:58:00 PM

I really like your style of writing… your poem is great too

Shane Thacker
Date: 8/1/2023 3:51:00 PM

Thank you, Mr. Buckner. I appreciate your kind words and the time you took to read my poetry.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 6/19/2023 9:26:00 AM

To be made whole by that special person's presence, and caring not for other sweet pleasures unless they are there, is such a true sign of love. Your poem says it all in such a romantic way, it reads like a heartfelt love song. Enjoyed immensely.

Shane Thacker
Date: 6/19/2023 12:05:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to read it and leave a comment. It's always such a pleasure receiving feedback from someone who writes so beautifully.