Shadow of Tears

Have you ever found yourself  quivering
outside of lines
stained
by what you thought was a love story?
Wondering
if you will be swallowed whole
by the window you sit and stare out,
in love's well meaning glory.

Beneath passion  blowing through the door
visiting your mind
like those little things
filled with a warmth
you have wanted
for so long.
Often, you find life
is at its happiest inside your dreams,
where nothing's wrong.

Sometimes in the middle of the night  
you want to be
a never-ending flow of love
smiling at the hands
on the Clock of Emptiness,
stuck in place.  
However, time melts into years
until starlight becomes well versed
at hiding the shadow of tears
on your face.

Author's Note

Photography by Rosie Hardy

Reviews

[Pax]

To many to beautiful imagery to quote… a stunning poem!!
A sad loneliness for someone is waiting and dreaming of pure true love…
Yes! Dreams is always a joy.. they never disappoints us…
and it always brings strength within us to hope
that everything will come to its place in a balance..
Stunning poem my friend…

[Dr. Wood ?]

great poem with an even greater finale..Quite stunning

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Wow, the last stanza is very powerful, Neva. Great job :)

[Zachary_James]

I love this neva, as i've said you know how to write poetry. Loved it..

[lee von cleef]

I love the view and the thoughts,even the reminder of my age,ugh,( Read it without "on your face") I like it better that way, the tears then are more ,broader ,weighty .

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

"Often, you find life
is at its happiest inside your dreams,
where nothing's wrong."

How true and perfectly depicted....amazing lines and amazing poem :)

[Lover Of Words]

This is an amazing write thanks for sharing

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A very sad poem Neva. Time that passes as we age and leaves us without that which we seek. I have been there for years and someone recently told me 'someone will find you', I was sceptical but she did. Such a good portrayal of the feeling of frustration while the clock of emptiness ticks.

[Tarry Franck]

My lady - you are such a magnificent writer. Exquisite work. I always look forward to your written words. Thank you for sharing another great one.