The Haunted One

~ a bittersweet sonnet ~

 art ~ karol bak

 

~~~

When night gives pause to a pale moon above

where beauty found me once, my heart, your love

still warms this tender place where I’ve become

a prisoner to the night, the haunted one

 

Catching whispers of moonlit memories

of words that lovers say, now reveries

to dress my pillow, silly as it seems

with visions of you love, and in these dreams…

 

You kiss my lips and brush the falling tears

in which I drown and yet I breathe, the years

cannot erase the ache, although divine

are the night skies above when moonlight shines

 

You may keep a piece of this heart that grieves

and I will keep the night, the memories

~~~

 

 

Reviews

[Trace]

To understand the depth of the emotions that you spill in this piece
One has to know the heart of the poet that lost her true love.

I know.... and I understand.....
And I am amazed at the beauty you find in the memories of that love
And how is fills the pallet with words that you paint your masterpieces of poetry.

I am so glad you share that with your friends.

HUGGS. Trace.

[MsJewel]

Trace, Thank you for your wonderful words. I appreciate you. Hugs, Julie

[FateDictates]

Sublime.it's left me speechless as I process these seductive words..

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[PloughBoy]

Excellent examples of alliteration abound in this lovely, well composed poetic effort, Jewel. Your use of enjambment is flawlessly executed, your message poignant, your verse, lilting. The presentation as a whole is eloquently stunning.

Amazing work...
~PB

[MsJewel]

Thank you for you lovely comment. I appreciate it very much. :) Julie

[PloughBoy]

The pleasure was entirely mine, Julie. You're more than welcome...
~PB

[Pash]

i read this poem from my heart, it's like an inner voice speaking to me. It's a great piece, high 5!

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thanks so much :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... how tender is the night
when moonbeams touch your heart...
Memories fall like stars upon your
sleepless slumber... beautiful poetry...
truly, Pat

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[Ruth]

One keeps the light and the other the dark qualities, beautiful balance here and a fragile mourning, stunning xo

[MsJewel]

Thank you Poppy! :) Julie

[Nirmala Alba]

This is really beautiful! Love the way you feel the night reading this. Beautiful image too :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Breathtaking words, Julie! The ache of losing someone you love never quite leaves you, but it does get a little easier with each passing year. Your words are filled with heart wrenching emotion. An emotional masterpiece and while it is poignant, it is magnificent. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

You made my day Lydi. Thanks so much. Happy Mother's Day lovely lady! :) Julie

[Pushkar Prabhat]

WoW!!!
very passionate and beautiful.....
this is like a luxury item among poems.......

no matter how many memories it brings back and make you sad......you just can not look away.......read and re-read......
Amazing!!!
i loved it!!!
:)

[MsJewel]

I'm humbled by your generous words Pushkar. Thanks so much :) Julie

[Pushkar Prabhat]

always a pleasure......!!! :) :)

[Valentine]

This is beautiful. I felt each line as it is in the night that dreams or thoughts bring my husband back to me and waking in the morning to the emptiness is heartbreaking. You hit the nail on the head with this write. Valentine

[MsJewel]

Thank you Kathie :) Julie