The Haunted One

When night gives pause to the 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

Author's Note

art ~ Karol Bak
poetry ~ MsJewel

Reviews

[Marie]

A very sad write tenderly inked with love and devotion to a lost love. Filled with a deep longing the past is gently woven into the present. The night sky, beautiful though it is, cannot erase the heartache as magical moments shared under its moonlight glow, now no longer exist. All that remain are the memories. A very beautiful, poignant write. Eloquently expressed through excellent word choice and depiction. Lovely work! Thank you for sharing, Julie...

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you :) Julie

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Julie...

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful Poetry. Enjoyed reading 👍

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Ada]

They say that time heals all things but sometimes time is a reminder of the brokenness. Nice write.

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) julie

[Writergurl]

This is so lovely, love the picture you used and love your rhyme scheme.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Gee]

Beautifully written, luckily I have never suffered a broken heart from a failed relationship but have several times on the passing of loved ones

[MsJewel]

It is always lovely to see you. Thank you for stopping by. :) Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have missed lovers, held tight to that pillow, and pretended....in linen and feathered kisses.
j.

[MsJewel]

Thanks for your kind words :) Julie

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Such a nostalgic and romantic feeling pervades this piece. It conveys more than sensuality though. It has a tenderness and an underlying sadness and longing. This was quite beautiful. I enjoyed the read.

[MsJewel]

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

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, kind and wonderful words shared my dear friend.
"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"
I did like the above lines. You made the reader believe and see the words written. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you so much for the lovely review :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome, dear Julie.

[Neville]

Hauntingly beautiful Julie .. words that will undoubtedly be remembered long after they have been read, reflected upon and otherwise savoured .............................. Neville :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words. :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Ms. Jewel... "a prisoner to the night... the haunted one"
is a state of mind that brings the Moon and Stars into your Soul.
Your poetry dreams in Moonbeams. tenderly, Pat