Beauty Within a Sleeping Beast

Poem written for a heartbroken wife.

 

As you lay in bed quietly sleeping,

The sound of your breath next to me,

I stare into your beautiful face.

Restful... peacefully dreaming,

There on a pillow… with eyes closed tight.

A love I pledge allegiance.

 

Is it you… the man I once knew?

The man I vowed forever?

I lay awake in wonder…

What happened then?

Are you even him?

Or was it always just a fantasy?

 

Did I see you then?

As I know you now.

Memories that shudder and shake,

Tormented past of words that last,

Burnt into our hearts,

And sealed to our lips we cursed.

 

Where is the reality within the dream?

The state between what is truth and false?

A beautiful memory still beats and lingers,

Fading intertwined amongst fear and anguish.

The beauty in the beast that sleeps

Between my sheets unfurled.

 

The past is still alive and well

The good unfused with trouble.

The rose that cuts me with its thorns

Love should not make one bleed.

How can I let myself go on?

Knowing that you might wake again?

Reviews

[WittyWonka]

This is sad. We cannot live our lives on what ifs.

[CherieLamour]

It was written about a very sad moment... and a reflection and memory I see of it almost daily.

[Gee]

I suppose I'm one of the lucky ones,being loved for who I am,warts and all, for nigh on 25 years.A beautiful wife and daughter,an ever growing love.Really enjoyed this piece,thank you.

[CherieLamour]

More than luck is what makes it work... your attitude and self reflection I'm sure are a big part of the working fuel. It is good to hear you appreciate the acceptance and love your wife and daughter offer. Thanks for the humble words of an honest self reflection within the critique of my poem. It reminds me to consider there is still a man with a heart and soul that makes up the core essence of the beast even when it seems there is not.

[Abderrahmane Dakir]

I enjoy with this awesome words. Thank you for sharing.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Tangible emotion you have weaved into each line.......thank you for sharing such touching poetry. You have probably described one of the biggest moments of disillusionment life can send our way........

[CherieLamour]

Thanks SleeplessVolcano. It is a huge issue in today's society and many are faced with these big questions on a daily basis. May all the women out there dealing with a painful past find healing moments with friends, family, and God to help them move forward.