Turning the Page

There is a chill to this October eve,

enveloping me like a bride’s veil,

all gossamer and silk -- white roses

blooming along hand-stitched borders.

 

These nights I hold vigil over memories,

bleached white and lifeless as glass lilies --

they no longer accept my apologies,

because eventually all things tire

of dutifully hoarded lullabies.

 

Slivers of moonlight shepherd the way,

beyond questions of tomorrow --

these precious instants -- check-marked

by the ticking of a tireless clock --

are the only threads that still anchor me

to a yesterday that is etched in stone,

 

but I must break these aged tablets:

            to turn the page and pen fresh words,

            even if they begin this ineffable journey

            as lonely dewdrops beading on virgin petals. 

Reviews

[BL]

This is quite a poem, there are some brilliant and unique lines in here, you really took me there, libraried Sarah, one of your best ones

[Anand Sehgal]

These nights I hold vigil over memories,

bleached white and lifeless as glass lilies --

they no longer accept my apologies,

because eventually all things tire

of dutifully hoarded lullabies.

Trademark Girl Sarah Comes back :) lovely write :)

Love you :):)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

You are too kind...I am humbled!

[jennifer little]

amazing poetry keep up the great work nice write I reate this one a 100

[Derek Nall]

Amazing as always, silky smooth and beautiful. "all things tire of dutifully hoarded lullabies" but I don't think I can ever tire of your beautiful words!

[MsJewel]

Wow! I can't give you my favorite line in this one Sarah - because I would be quoting the entire poem. There is a softness about this poem that just settles right in and curls up in my heart. Stellar writing my friend.
:) Julie

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

You humble me! And I wasn't sure about this one...I'm so happy that it struck a chord with so many people :)

[Einstein Noodle]

well said.. letting go is impossible for some... necessary for all.. love this poem ..
"as lonely dewdrops beading on virgin petals."
couldn't say a fresh start any better... well done GF very well done says i :)
E.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I am truly blessed to have people such as yourself read and enjoy my writing. Honestly...thank you so much!

[Richard]

Sarah, it's beautiful, just beautiful
you're like the edward hopper of poetry :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Aaaww...you just made me smile! Thank you so much!

[David Scott]

The last line was worthy of the poem!
Sarah, you find the words to blend a retreat of thought.
Wonderful writing!

[Derek Smith]

this was awesome I enjoyed this a lot. your writing is pretty great

[Tom]

Time to turn over a new leaf and start afresh me thinks ?

Eloquently penned as ever Girl Friday !