A Kiss Unshared

love poem

photograph by skiwasser65

 

 

Beyond the still of night, beyond the sky

and further than the tide meets skies above

where moonlight pales, sheer as a ghost

glimmers as it haunts…visions of love

 

reflect upon  the waves and as they dance

in foamy white and mist upon the beach

I’m softly swept away as the night calls

and still the moon, this love is out of reach

 

And in this dark that widens every eye

where tender shadows float gracefully

words gentle as a breath, but never said

echo in my heart and follow me

 

Though never dripped from honey tongue or lips

silky smooth and sweet, a kiss unknown

to a nightingale in song or melodies…

a silent longing now I fear I own

 

Beyond this tide that settles with unrest

yet etched upon my heart so tenderly

is love, a kiss…still unshared to wait

beyond the horizon, haunting me

 

Reviews

[Robert Tusitala O'Neill]

Your poem, to borrow your theme, is truly haunting. Your style is very refined. I am always appreciative of modesty, and you say your poetry isn't unique in anyway in your "about" section, but the truth is that it IS unique because you show the subtlety of emotion and detail that I am always sorry I do rarely see on this site in others' poetry. "Sheer as a ghost" is a lovely line. You have a terrific realism that combines with a deep symbolism, so that you can use descriptive language and still make it meaningful. Many people have to abuse and stretch the meanings of words, but you don't need to because you make the scenery and meanings clear enough to have the duel meanings implicit in their semantic quality. I like that you say, for example, "This dark that widens every eye." It is both figuratively true and also literally true. This is what I mean by using realism and symbolism together without having to stretch your language. I am a huge fan of words and not having to bend them, and I appreciate very much your ability to do so. I'm impressed. This is my kind of poetry!

[MsJewel]

Robby, Thank you for your wonderful comment and compliments. I'm looking forward to reading your poetry :) Julie

[Robert Tusitala O'Neill]

Well thank you for reading my poetry. I really like yours though...This is much more than "tit for tat!" I think this is a truly haunting poem that has stayed with me.

[Frieda P]

Captivating & stunning work here Julie, you rhymed too! That kiss unshared does surely haunt us, we will never know what 'could have been', but it still mesmerizes our thoughts. Simply lovely!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Frieda! :) Julie

[Frieda P]

My pleasure Julie, muchly enjoyed! Have a great Sunday. :-)

[Tom]

The loneliness evokes thoughts of company and with that, the possibility of renewed romance and why not?

A tranquil, so serene rapture!

[MsJewel]

Tom, Thank you for your lovely and kind comment. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful day. :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoy your poetry. Filled with life and passion. I will come back tomorrow. I'm on my 4 days and 55 hours of work. Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you like my little scribbles. I look forward to reading more of your poetry! :) Julie

[OTownPete]

Quite a lovely poem of love just out of reach and Ms. Julie it did my heart well to see you employ a rhyme scheme...something that you seldom do. It was all rendered so precisely and it reached out and touched me. Your friend in words, Pete

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Pete. I need to start getting back to practicing rhymes and forms... :) Julie

[wordwarrior]

This flows oh so wistfully and beautifully Julie. A love poem that feels like a warm cloak to nuzzle the reader while pondering the thoughts penned.
Made me sigh bigtime, as your love poems do. You are brilliant at them. This one is sublime and ever so graceful, with a deep yearning.
Bravo once again!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for wonderful comment and compliment. I appreciate you. :) Julie

[shallimarRose]

Lovely haunting nuance to this one Julia.. I love the way it seemed to be breathless.. xo

[MsJewel]

Thank you Rose. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful weekend. :) Julie

[Pryde Foltz]

A haunting longing instilled throughout this piece. You are one elegant write, Ms. Julie.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pryde. You are so kind. :) Julie

[wordman]

a beautiful picture of love not shared longing for one sweet kiss but knowing
it will never be Ron

[MsJewel]

Ron, Thank you for your wonderful comment. It's always nice to see you :) Julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

May I say that I believe you have blossomed in every way a writer can, Julie...especially since you've been here at the WC. I have seen it, and I'm certain other friends have, too!

My best,
Kelly

[MsJewel]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment Kelly. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful weekend. :) Julie

[Trace]

There is a longing in this poem that I know, that I relate to, that I wish I could,,,, well, I think you know.
The softness and subtle sensuality floats throughout this poem and makes the reader wish for the writers happiness. And just maybe that Kiss yet unshared. Beautiful poetry my friend.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Trace. You're the best! Hugs, Julie