Teardrops on the Feet of Strangers

My heart played notes
inside the margins of time
in repeated sighs
while the world kept rhythm
on my self-esteem
with the feet of strangers.
Still, last night
I wrote lines about life and love
that whispered come dance with me,
kiss away........
my jaded words of anger.

I raised my glass to life
then ran
from the very air I once breathed in
and called a masterpiece,
because each breath I took in
made me stand tall.
Until, I found I had been feasting
on teardrops telling me
I had gone astray
each time.......
they'd start to fall.

You were there all along
singing I love you
underneath my skin
while each breath I took
cried out
inside the margins of time perfectly
and my heart played notes
until my teardrops dried
on the feet of strangers
walking.......
on the heart of me.

Author's Note

Artist: Karol Bak

Reviews

[Dean]

Stanzas one and three are killers...and that is a compliment. I would suggest "inside the margins of time" even a more effective title. Not only is
it a beautiful metaphor (of which you seem to have thousands) but the use of
it would not detract from the impact of your conclusion.

Loving my visits to your page.
-Dean

[Tate Morgan]

hi nevee nice to see you writing again

[Layla J Omorose]

Another beautifully written poem Neva. And i love how you have the perfect picture to go with each of your poems. It always adds to the life and image of your poetry.

[Brittany]

First, gorgeous artwork. Second, such lovely flow and words and rhythm. Brilliant and romantic.

[MOON]

On the feet of strangers , being brought to your knees and raising yourself with the help of strangers . Absolutely beautiful write.

[quinfinn]

it never ceases to amaze me how beautifully you express yourself in your writing, you are indeed one of the most romantic writers i have ever had the distinct pleasure and the good fortune to experience! Neva, you are definitely a queen among queens in this realm...outstanding write...again (& again & again & again)

[Zachary_James]

Once again i'm..... Speachless

[Tarry Franck]

Very beautiful words!

[?]

Beautiful...I must sound like a broke record...lol The last stanza is my favorite and I can really really relate to it alone...deep beautiful words and thoughts Neva...

[just is]

I really like this one Neva, I think it's one of my faves by you.
Very nicely done, loved the pic you used as well.

[rivers]

The depth and beauty of your prose shows clearly the breadth of sophistication such a multi-talented writer as you can achieve. Your clarity of expressing emotions is simply divine. Your poems are complete in every way and are always instant favorites turning darkness into into understanding that yields compassion from the reader for the writers opined emotional journey ... If this is not a 100, I would not know what one was...