When I Am Away From You

A normal day, I think not, when I am away from you.
This is when my heart races
and I talk too much with my eyes.  
Who sees the places that wake up the world
when I walk beside you?  
Even ancient stars stare subtlety in silence
at the easy way my thoughts exude
sweet memories of you.

Where are the little rooms where flowers blossom
when I look into the looking glass
that whispers love travels
 between you and me?  
Why is it when I look into the back of my mind
I find I am drinking in the essence of you
 until I am filled with a happiness
full of color that takes
my breath away.

A normal day, I think not, when I am away from you.  
Shade may cover the sun
but the memory of your eyes
sings the light back to me.
My beloved, the mere mention of your name
on my lips
takes away any restless shadows
that try and pass into my heart
you see.

You are inside of me as love splashed on the canvas of my day.
 It makes no difference if my hand touches your own.
 A normal day, I think not,
when I am away from you,
but I know,
I am never alone. 

Reviews

[J]

ohhhh, from a wellspring of endless love comes a seeming pinnacle of expression released through eyes focused on the purity of candle flicker, reflecting back a heart true and beloved in equal measure, for there are unions that can never be broken, i think.

such beauty in the nimbleness of your pen, neva. [sigh]

[Lily Mae]

"You are inside of me as love splashed on the canvas of my day.
It makes no difference if my hand touches your own.
A normal day, I think not,
when I am away from you"

Lovely Neva... :) x

[Labu]

Such beautiful words.. Great poem :)

[Sukriti Suki]

Very beautiful...the mere mention of your name keeps all shadows away from the heart...emotion felt and understood by so few...I loved this piece.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Very beautiful poetry, beauty oozes out of your use of words and writing style :)

[Karina Longo]

Now that would make such a beautiful ballad, I think you know that! I love how it sounds like a love song, but without being cliche. I like how you repeat the opening line, like you're screaming to everybody how much you can miss one you really love. 'Who sees the places that wake up the world when I walk beside you?' It sums it up. What a brilliant line.
This is so delicate, a true gem, my friend. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

this is how I feel right now. I am mellow and content. When someone isn't close to you,, thinking about them or having a dream can make your day seem like you are walking through a field of wild flowers and enjoying the golden rays of the sun. If we think of them then we truly are never alone. Just a thought away is all.

[WindSong]

True beauty of love within. Beautiful poem!

[Mike Winegar]

This poem is a pleasure to read and is gorgeous in its form and content.