A year's Absence.

I suggest listening to this in the background. https://youtu.be/PVJp307TNTY?si=RXcDCss6fazZsscG

A Year's Absence

Home again, a year's long breath,

 A stifling air, a doubt's unrest. 

Your kiss, a fleeting, fragile truth, A mask I wear, a hollow youth.

A phantom presence, a distant sigh,

 A love once bright, now fading nigh. 

A whispered promise, a distant shore, 

A heart uncertain, forevermore.

A quest within, a truth untold, A love's enigma,

 brave and bold. Until that day, a hopeful plea,

 May you be the one, the one for me.

Reviews

[Hallow]

Beautiful poem. I loved the ache of it all. A really raw expression of a love that once was, and a hopeful note that perhaps all will right itself again.

[Antifranticbabydoll]

I hope it rights itself again. Thank you for the review.

[Twilight]

This made me think of lost love, and a ceaseless yearning for love from that special someone. Almost as if you have found that very person, but still have lingering uncertainty; as suggested towards the end of this piece. So, you think to yourself; of making a "hopeful plea" to him. And, that he will hopefully reciprocate a romantic liaison with you? But, is he a real guy in the here and now; so to speak? Or, someone from your past? On the hand, this enigmatic mystery lover; may be no more than an aspiration of your heart..? "A love once bright" is mentioned, so perhaps you really do have hope that your lover will eventually become at one with you in romance..? Interesting and truly enigmatic, for sure. Thanks for sharing, and keep writing. Best wishes.

[Antifranticbabydoll]

Thank you for reviewing my piece, I pulled from now experience for this writing. I had to re write this piece so many times to get it to where it is now,
I truly appreciate your review, always -M

[Twilight]

Good to know. I wasn't familiar with that YouTube recording, and it might have given me added insight. I took, like to be open about what inspires my writing; or influences it in some way. I will be pleased to receive further read requests from you, for sure. Do take care, and hope that your week holds up as positive.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This fantastic. going into my favorites

[Antifranticbabydoll]

Thank you so much :) It means a lot!