A Footprint in the Rain

~ a heartprint ~

            photograph compliments of pinterest

 

          

Words are weak and so in silence held

I lie still to hear his tender breath

rise above the whisper of the rain…

 

His kiss was as light as dawn’s first dew

that on calm mornings glistened ‘pon the buds

of flowers soft in bloom as lilies grew

tall against the wind,

                                                                in strength,

                                                                  ‘til rain

would find us but could never wash away

the guilt that hid in clouds above our bed

or the lust that still haunts my soul at night

even through the flood of useless tears

 

How I wish to rock him in an endless dream

to feel his lips gently kiss away

the fall of rain and yet he hangs his head

 

His footprint etched upon my grieving heart

                    

 

Reviews

[Woody]

such raw emotions and such tenderness. I'm always awed by poets like you, Julie, who manage tto convey an array of feelings with breathtaking expressions. to me, the last line is a killer.
the guilt here tells me the lady is in turmoil because of something she did (?)

lovely poem.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind and insightful review Woody. Have a lovely day :) Julie

[Boranus]

you charmed my panties off. I became moist.

[MsJewel]

no panties??? uh oh....

[Eve Ola]

pleasing read of the day.I really enjoyed. Anything connected with Rain, just super amazing.Thanks for the write

[MsJewel]

You are a sweetheart. Thank you :) Julie

[TL Boehm]

oh gosh this is beautiful. I struggle with love poems. I'm kinda grouchy I guess. I enjoy reading them but writing them is another matter. the ache in this is palpable, wrenching yet there is love and eloquence in the words. It is a deep mix. Well penned.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one Tammy. Thanks so much. Have a wonderful day :) Julie

[AprilRN1210]

I always know I am in for a treat when I read your work, but when I see the words "heartprint" above a work, I know you are about to "hit me" with emotion.. and hit me you did.. wow.. the picture is divine but your words are breathtaking... That last line is like the final tug on the heart that makes it break for you... ((hugs)) to you... those "floods of tears" aren't useless.. it is a release... helps cleanse the soul and makes way for the beauty to renew...

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your encouraging words April. I appreciate you! :) Julie

[Brittany Zedalis]

╰☆╮Wow, this was absolutely heart-wrenching. Such loss, such sadness. Amazing work.╰☆╮

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind comment Brittany :) Julie

[Cory Barrett]

I really like the imagery of our hearts as sand that can be molded by the pressure of another.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Cory :) Julie

[Matching Socks]

Julie, this was beautiful and so heartbreaking. Love is a funny thing, has a mind of it's own. It can raise us high, and in the next breath drop us so hard. It feels so wonderful, and hurts so bad. We never know when it will strike.

[MsJewel]

It's always lovely when you stop by my page Ana. Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Matching Socks]

For you... beautiful lady, kind words are all I have. :)

[wordman]

footprints in the rain gently washing away only memories left
great poem julie

[MsJewel]

I'm happy you enjoyed it Ron. Thank you for stopping by :) Julie

[Cody Williams]

Beautiful write Julie! Thanks for sharing!

-CW

[MsJewel]

Thank you Cody :) Julie

[onceloved]

A beautiful way to express the depths of your heart and soul for someone by showing your true feeling you felt for them, have become lost in your tears now for them. Sometimes love can be so bittersweet to know and sometimes not ? :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[onceloved]

You are welcome my friend. It would take a very cold heated man to turn is back on the best thing in his life and he is the big loser for doing it, not you Julie. :) A Friend