You Are Not Him

move me past 
these words 
stroke my face 
as you transport me 
on the tip of your
tongue, directed,
everywhere 

there is nothing 
but the fall
to your arms, 
no softer
arc to land,
or port for 
this storm 

without you 
I am mindless,
restless flesh, 
twitching 
an immitation
at life, 
in the longing 
of this separation

I have devolved
to a whisper
of darkness,  
and as I pick 
at the frayed 
threads of shadow
I watch the stars, 
ever dim

for I know 
you, are not him
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chappell Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 5:40 AM
such an excellent peace here ,thank you Jayne duncan
Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 9:38 PM
I think of all the ones I read tonight, this one is the one i like best. I think you do really great with free verse, by the way. Love how you ended this one! andrea
Henderson Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 12:42 AM
"frayed threads of shadow", very good. I liked it all. Charles
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September 25, 2010 at 11:57 AM
a deep write, enjoyed your write...P.D.
Haick Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Oh wow! Jayne..You must be new to PS! Deep, introspective piece. Goes to my favs! Welcome to Soup! I hope you enjoy your time here. Peace and love, Audrey
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