You Could Watch Me

Could you watch
Me watching paint
Dry and know
That everything 
In me, is thinking- 
Only you.

Could you know
That when my
Back is turned,
Even hell, in my 
Body burns- 
Only just for you.

Can you comprehend
That with you in my mind-
All reason, trust 
And Knowledge; 
I transcend.

More is something
I must feel; when you are 
Not near- because 
It’s only after then, 
That I envision clear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Jennings Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 9:29 PM
oh I went all mushy. Makes me remember that first rose of love, before it bloomed and the petals fall off. I miss that first bud most of all.
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August 9, 2010 at 7:12 PM
WoW! simple wow!
Devonshire Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Excellent poem, David. I especially liked the last verse. Our ability to see things clearly does seem to be enhanced when the one we love most is nearby. Love, Carolyn
Bloomsfield Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 8:04 AM
I wish to watch that paint dry,I wonder if its something abstract that you paint,or if its the woman in your thought?Sweet pome Mr Byrne,I like :)Celene"
Knop Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Great write, David! Enjoyed the read this early afternoon and thank you for your comments!...Gert
Neels Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 3:03 AM
Wow Mr. Coffee shop!! lol Awesome, think I'm speechless... Wilma
Chachere Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 11:19 PM
this is interesting. & making your readers want to read more towards the end.to envision more clear when that person is gone. ~Always&Forever Lynette
Delacroix Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Awesome, David!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Intense and masterfully skilled write David.. from deep down dealing with 'stuff'... have not been FBing very much.. no time at all..maybe early a.m. before my LUV gets here tomorrow.. will try.. my friend.. feel your intensity..I do..withl uv..
Culverhouse Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 6:17 PM
strong feelings potrayed!!
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