lay down by my side

lay down by my side
here beneath the dust and the rust of lost loves
that drift in through the window of memory
and swirl away like the sparks
of a summer's fire on the beach
the shards and freckles of light licked up by the skies
to create starry maps for other lovers
who toss and turn in their longing
who toss and turn and fear drowning

lay down by my side
and drown me in the creases of your body
the wet dew of sex that stops my breath
and stills my longing
rocking here and here until we capsize
and sink into so deep a passion
that the moon blinks out
and all i have left is darkness
and a pleasure so surreal
that i am lost to you in frantic hazy romance
until your lips brush mine
and with the rarest air
that you breathe softly into me
my dream of you becomes my reality

lay down by my side
and drift with me into the future
that carries us through uncharted currents
into a sunrise or sunset
who knows which is which
and know that i will love you
when love is best
and know that i will love you
even when love tips from the parlour pedestal
and shatters into a million regrets
and know that i will love you
beyond the measure of time
beyond when you dance across the sand with other men
beyond when i can no longer find your saving breath
know that i will love you even beyond my death

Reviews

[EGabriellS]

This poem was very beautiful and very visual. I had a picture show going in my the whole time matching the poem (and they were somehow all in the style of Van Goh painting. Haha). I was very impressed. Welcome to Writer's Cafe.

[Emily B]

I recognized the name in the new writers. I thought can that be my old friend from 360? I guess anything is possible in this world we live in.

Welcome to the writer's cafe!

[cfix]

I think this is really romantic and beuatiful.
Very nicely written as well.