Heels of Remembrance

Capricious waves push at my hands, show how much you mean to me
Do you remember how we used to play instead of talk
I would dress for my day while you stood with your back turned
Considering if you should go ahead and celebrate the details
Of a few minutes drawn in chalk

Our eyes look down the road at the reasons we have to be grateful
Looking at skid marks left in place from better times
While a wisp of smoke considers those heels I wore for you
That tore down the walls in our bedroom many nights
As the memories filled your mind

Just a little air to breathe was all we needed inside of this our warmth
So we would be able to feel the joy of love without labels
You stepped back and so did I to sip from the glass of our glow
Because we thought routine had taken all control
Leaving nothing on our table

I find I cannot breathe the air and this drink has lost its glow
Have you forgotten how we used to play
Where is that wisp of smoke that remembers me in heels
That tore down the walls in our bedroom
As we undressed our day

Author's Note

Space is good if not taken too far................

Reviews

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Whew! This is one way to recover that glow.
This poem could raise the eyebrow of a man that has flatlined...
or have women ending up turning into mothers..lol
It should come with a disclaimer..or a waiver to click just to protect you
from a lawsuit. lol.

[Pollyanna]

~blushes~

[Ravyne Hawke]

very sensuous poem, Neva.. excellent write.

[brenda]

its great makes me remeber abotu people when they forget what used to be what they used to be for you and now they are only a simple piece of paper that floated a way i love the poem!

[Lilly Negoi]

splendid writing Neva...just splendid! and you are right indeed, space is good but only with measure - i love that final rhetoric question
"Where is that wisp of smoke that remembers me in heels
That tore down the walls in our bedroom
As we undressed our day"

[MIngram]

Absolutely beautiful. There is a continuity about it that makes my mind wander.

[WynterPhoenix]

Another wonderful write. Full of passion and amazing imagery.

[Vanessa Rico]

I saw the picture and the title and I just had to read this! I am a shoe lover as my husband can attest to the forty pairs of shoes that I have...and that was with a thorough overhaul of spring cleaning! LOL But the last stanza had me a little teary eyed as I remember lost loves and the love that we shared..."That tore down the walls in our bedroom as we undressed our day." This was another beautiful piece, Neva! Much love!

[Skateprincess]

Love without labels....wonderful :) Another thoughtful piece

[Solidad]

Normally I quote my favorite parts but I've hopelessly fallen in love with this poem. As though it were a wise man gray in his wisdom teaching me of patience as he kisses the back of my neck ensuing memories. J'adore

[unknown]

Interesting persona of heels, i can barely wear them ad they will kill my feet first before tearing down any walls LOL but this is so tremendous Neva :)