Without His Love

~~~ Without His Love~~~
        (sonnet/acrostic)


Without his love to comfort me,
Into the future I head, afraid.
This loneliness is all I see.
Hope, like a flame, does fade.

'Oft I dream that he is here,
Under warm skies, in my embrace.
The perfect smile of one held dear,
His laugh, a whisper, makes my heart race.

In the night, while still asleep,
Smiling while in my dreaming state,
Love for him, within, I keep.
Only to awake alone, my fate.

Vainly wishing for a love now lost.
Enduring this heartache, at such a cost.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Zzzzz Avatar
May 22, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Sad, but inventive and poetic. Well done.
Eastman Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Very well thought out... I enjoyed reading it.
Hollingsworth Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 9:44 AM
i like this poem, and the line "hope, like a flame, does fade" is divine
Devonshire Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:39 PM
You know how much I can relate to this sad poem, dear. There are times I still dream John is alive. Waking up alone after such a dream is heartbreaking. Almost makes one want to live in a dreamland. This really touched my, Francine. Best wishes in the acrostic/sonnet contest! A winner in my book. Love, Carolyn
Johnson Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Very touching in the heart, for one who isn't very smart, love you though we are miles apart, but then we keep on living. xo Don
Brown Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Thank you for sharing your special poetry with us today . Have a wonderful weekend and may you find inspiration to continue your writing along the way. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Delicate and emotional write Francine of a lost loved one so dear and precious.. magnetic lines to touch the readers heart my friend.. so special and this Sonnet is beautiful as a form to express your thoughts.. happy weekend luv..
Long Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 8:12 AM
this was beautiful good job!! cory
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