Chris Green Poet Free verse

Your Ways

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“Shadows grow so long before my eyes”

In silhouettes of dreams past and present
Deep within my desperate heart,
as I yearn for your love, reaching for my pen,
digging through postage stamps and paperclips

“And they’re moving, across the page”

Producing odd shapes on striped paper,
outlines of shaded emotions and verses
Calling out your name in bold ink 
and rhyming stanzas of affection

“Suddenly the day turns into night”

Twilight steps over the horizon
as tree top edges touch newly glowing stars
Peering through curtains of cosmic lace
and flickering candlelight with soft breezes

“Far away, from the city”

Miles counted by minutes can be
a daunting task if I hesitate, yet footsteps in the dark
follow paths illumined by your eyes,
as my need grows for your love…I just can’t wait

“Baby, I love your ways”

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Written with a little help from Peter Frampton
Italicized lines from the song “Baby, I love your ways”

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Hello There November 3, 2019 at 9:31 PM Love how you have allowed us to travel with you to the threshold of your love ~ a moving piece, my friend. Chris Green November 4, 2019 at 9:26 AM Thanks so very much my friend. You are always so kind to me.

Ann Foster November 3, 2019 at 3:16 PM Very romantic, loved the imagery. You know... I found this twice. Which means it stands out... Now in favs and will remain there... :) Ann Chris Green November 4, 2019 at 9:25 AM Thank you Ann and welcome back. : ) I am happy you enjoyed this one so much. I appreciate your kindness

Ann Foster November 2, 2019 at 6:20 PM This was lovely. Ann

John Hamilton November 2, 2019 at 12:42 PM You got me with this one, nothing like PF, except you match his words with your skillful artistry. Funny how some songwriters get all the fame and glory, but are really not so special, most talent falls to the wayside like yours. Loving every word! Chris Green November 4, 2019 at 9:25 AM Thanks so much John. I appreciate you saying that. I am always inspired by music and some songs, like this one, will stay with me forever.

Roxane Aristy November 2, 2019 at 7:52 AM I see a poet entranced, in love. Beautiful! I like the oneness "Your ways" evokes, Chris. Chris Green November 4, 2019 at 9:24 AM Thank you so very much Roxane for your kind thoughts. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

Sandra Adams November 1, 2019 at 6:25 PM one of my old favorites...singer and song...anyway back to your poem...i adore this one, love everything about it.. the way you set this one up...i felt as though i was watching you dig for that pen and watching the scribbles unfolding, paths illuminated by the glow in a lover's eyes...Frampton's words and yours mix well...very unique and equally beautiful! Another long sigh from me my friend...i think i will linger in this one a little while...wow... hugs :) Chris Green November 4, 2019 at 9:23 AM Thank you so very much my friend. This too is one of my favorite songs. To me, the album, Frampton Comes Alive is summer and I love summer. I appreciate your lovely thoughts on my poem and please feel free to linger here as long as you like. : )

Heidi Sands November 1, 2019 at 5:22 PM Hi Chris. This makes me think of the paper I scribble my poems on , before I type them up. This is so beautiful. I like when twilight steps over the horizon. You have a way with words that reaches the reader deeply. Have a nice weekend :) Chris Green November 1, 2019 at 5:26 PM Thank you so much Heidi. I hope you have a nice weekend too! :)