She Calls for Another Drink of You

Does anything make you feel guilty?
Such as memories that drift in and out of your mind
or perhaps, the sinful taste of chocolate.
What about when you reach up to touch,
the marble steps where your pride once walked.  

She thought you knew her heart was breaking
still she would be waiting for you
with purple ink seeping from her pores.  
Did you know then
how such a narrow field of silence
would have her tripping
over her own bittersweet lines?

She watched you read those pages repeatedly
smiling like you received a medal of honor;
then lean forward with nothing to say at all.  
Did you ever consider
the rose-colored glasses she wore.  

She knows that you have never pretended
to be anything other than what you are
still she  finds you taste like the purest water.  
If you listen carefully,
you can hear her calling  out
for another drink of you.

In the meantime, you leaned forward
to stroke her hair
without ever turning on the light.  
While the world wished,
it could too.  

Reviews

[FJ Davis]

One might almost believe the man is actually Neva's muse, rather than an actual person--though, of course, a person could be a muse. Perhaps, it is the man's seeming perfection and unbelievable indifference that make me think he is Neva's personification of writing as unfulfilling lover, with its unrelentingly high expectations and unreachable ideals. Which, of course, are only projections of Neva's "unrealistic" standards; standards which she miraculously typically meets and exceeds.
Whatever Neva truly intended, this is another superior work.

Very powerful poem. The feelings come through like a fresh breath on a spring day.

[Lachenille Papillion]

an intricate and parasitic bonding, one to benefit, one to blame, one to metamorphosis while the other remains... loved it... appreciation is a huge pricetag.
Loved the style and the breath...

[Jeremy Wyatt]

without ever turning on the light...... such wisdom and yearning. A poemand a half Neva X

[Lilly Negoi]

wow!! allow me to stand in awe on this one for a minute...

[Akshat♥]

this poem is so pure and touching..
i really feel the way you do..while writing this poem..
picture is so perfect for this piece:)
she knows all about him...but still waits for the right move..
great:)

[Lily Mae]

I love the "still she finds you taste like the purest water". To me that symbolizes it all..in purity of the water which cleanses all..lies hope for the light. xx

[fargone]

excellent, as always, neva. from dark to light with this one, i think. it's intriguing watching ur writing seeming to evolve and expand. more power to u, my dear friend. x

[Dream Weaver]

What else can I say but I really enjoyed this write.
Love the title….Nicely done Neva as always…

[HopelesslyDevoted]

so well thought out, and wonderfully expressed

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

I agree with Frank, this is another superior poem my friend. To drink that water is refreshing for the soul.