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.

[Cody Williams]

A Great write Julie! Thanks for sharing!

-CW

[MsJewel]

Thank you Cody! :) Julie

[Jack...]

So very wonderful Julie. This is aching love...desires felt and dreamed. This flowed like a calm stream between lush banks of affection. Very nicely done.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind comment Jack! :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

"words gentle as a breath, but never said echo in my heart and follow me" The poignancy of this line found its way into my soul, Julie. An unshared kiss....haunting her because she needed to tell him things....she needed to touch him. The longing is so intense. Beautifully written....filled with love. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful weekend. Hugs, Julie

[Anand Sehgal]

I’m softly swept away as the night calls
and still the moon, this love is out of reach

Lovely .. lovely...lovely :) :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Anand! :) Julie