Until

Even as you leave my presence, I must collect my heart
And softly weave my memories one by one
On the edges, they quietly sit apart
Until I say to myself
I am done

If the ocean could overhear, the memories I recall
I could throw a net reaching out for miles
Capture every bit of love as it falls
To join the lines of our hearts
In my smile

All along the blue skies, in the shadows of the sun
Inside of these memories, I could spend days
Traveling through my heart’s caverns
Inhaling a touch left trailing
Of the things you say

Even as you leave my presence, I must collect my heart
Draw back time enough to sweetly examine
The joy all these memories will impart
Until I say to myself
I am done

Reviews

[Joel M Frye]

Wow...did you nail this one, Neva!!!!

You have the advantage, my dear...when this happened to me, there was the half-hour crying jag before I was able to collect my heart at all. If I didn't know better, I'd have to say you were there in my apartment that night...or more precisely, you were in my soul that night. Cut me to the quick, this one, with surgical precision and supreme artistry. Thank you.

[Jibey]

Characteristically romantic and full of emotional tenderness

[Arthur Henn]

This is the scent, the scent of a roses fragrance...

Even as you leave my presence, I must collect my heart

Very nice

[Judy Ponceby]

Achingly beautiful Neva.

[A.G Franke]

memories are hard to let go, but looks like you did a good job! nice work!

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

Neva, you have one of the most precious minds I know. I still think you are one of the 21st centuries greatest poets my friend.

[felioness]

very beautiful, wise and touching. i enjoyed every word.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Neva, outstanding , soulful and gentle.
Love your style.

Chloe

[Tate Morgan]

Linger on those memories until they are a part ofyou

[unknown]

Always love to review memories and i seem to never be done lol. Wonderful poem!