SOUL MATE

This is a different write for me as I tend to write more along the inspirational line. But I did write this a while ago and thought it would be a nice one to publish here today. Happy Valentine's Day!

SOUL MATE

Your presence lifts my spirit

I want to hold you near.

Look deeply into your eyes

And say 'I love you dear.'


But how can I express it?

Words can never explain

This overwhelming passion

Which brings both joy and pain.





Looking in your loving eyes

Even hearing your voice

Sets my heart and blood racing

And makes my soul rejoice.


Your absence makes me lonesome.

My heart aches all day long.

I yearn to feel your closeness.

In your arms, I belong.





The stars and moon shining softly

Reflect our silhouette

As we glide in unison

To our intimate duet


Why don't we stop pretending

That we are only friends

I've finally found my soul mate

And my love never ends.




(c)Ellen Hammond 2008

Author's Note

I would appreciate any constructive criticism you can offer.

Reviews

[Constance-Outspoken]

Hello Ellen. I love the last stanza of this poem, particularly:
"Why don't we stop pretending

That we are only friends"

I honestly believe that the best love to have is the love of your best friend. To settle for someone who isn't now seems to me unthinkable. I've made the mistake of doing so too many times in my life.

I love the entire thing, and at the moment I can definitely identify with the theme. Your use of simple everyday words makes it better, in that anyone can enjoy the feelings you portray. The flow is wonderful, and the rhyme works.
Thank you for sharing this. :)

[LisetteCanWrite!]

This was really heartwarming and a great tribute to Valentine's Day. The images capture the essence of your writing beautifully.. and so wonderful if you have found your true soul mate.. to encapsule that emotion in such a passionate piece! I found it very inspirational!

[Anita B Jacques]

A beautiful poem, an excellent write from beginning to end, A not choice of pictures, I just love it, thank you for sharing with us, well done. God bless you

Annie

[Shelly Araujo]

This is beautiful and a perfect Valentine sentiment. I love the line "As we glide in unison To our intimate duet" I have often tried to find a elegant way to express this and I have never seen it better written anywhere than in your poem.

[Wildecat]

This is a beautiful poem, I have found my soul mate too so I can really relate to this wonderful poem. This will definitely go into my favorites.