On the Cusp of a Sneeze ..

.............. every now and then, its the little things that get to ya .... maybe

On the Cusp of a Sneeze ..

 

You were once, as much a part of me

as the blue vein

which still passes through my neck

on the long

convoluted journey back to my heart ..

Yet, without you

and that constant pulse and flow, I may

as well be nothing ..

But while I still have breath, I shall

always be that

faint glimmer of golden light at the

end of all your

darkest tunnels, which now of course

surrounds your shadow ..

And yes, that barely discernible tremor

and deep sigh too

regardless, of whether you breathe deeply

or shallow, plus that

tingle in your nose, upon the cusp of a sneeze ..

Of course, I shall always

be the smell and the taste of your mother’s

home cooking

carried to you, on a cool welcome breeze ..

Indeed, I shall be

all things desirous, both protective

and bright ..

Like a heavy quilted down blanket on a cold

winter night ..

Yes, I like to think you might sometimes

remember things

such as these, contained in my promise to thee ..

Whenever you might

just be passing my love .. occasionally maybe ..

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[mou]

Poems write for their love', its beauty, and the shimmer of their cheeks but you----
'... I shall always
be the smell and the taste of your mother’s
home cooking
carried to you, on a cool welcome breeze ..'
Probably that's why it is being said that many writes can catch our eyes and hold the heart but only few can touch the core with their simplicity and originality.
❤
- mou

[Neville]

what a wonderful chat up line .. I'll take it and save it with many thanks and eternal gratitude ❤

Neville

[mou]

You're so kind, Neville ❤ It is my pleasure to read your works
- mou

[Neville]

.............................. thanks again - mou :)

[William Michael Reeves]

Fortunately we only sneeze occasionally. But oh so good! The tingle of anticipation. You write about all those desirous things we anticipate. Simple things like comfort. And complex things like love and memory. The fleeting pleasure of a sneeze passing through life. Nice idea Neville.

[Neville]

It would be a huge understatement my friend if I was just to suggest that I was thrilled to read your obviously well reasoned and otherwise kind review this mane before setting off to work .. But I truly am and I thank you so very bloomin much William .. Neville :)

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful Nev! i love it! ... she is all that and he ....... he cooks for her for cryin' out loud ... as her Ma's home cooking!! that sir ... takes talent well beyond this Irishman .. tho I do cook ... glad to be back here at the Cafe' ... I have missed you wit and romance sir! this one is simply beautiful for me
E.
ps. put some hickory smoked bacon bits in your next batch of ham and bean soup ... that sir .. is my most recent discovery .. delicious! ;)

[Neville]

first of all, I am absolutely delighted to have you back Gene .. I have personally missed you no end .. as indeed I'm sure have so many others here .. I hope the break has done you good and I can hardly wait to read you .. Oh' n many huge thanks for calling on my little scribble here .. your opinion is both respected and very muchly valued ... Neville :)))

[Einstein Noodle]

i'm glad to be back, Neville ... i have missed everyone as well but the break was good .. like a deep cleansing breath .. and like fresh air coming back .. it's an amazing feat my friend .. to take the "cusp of a sneeze" and turn it into a really good romantic poem ... amazing sir!

[Neville]

I am delighted UR back bro & doubly honoured you cared enough too swing by me on your return ..

[Lisasview]

Good morning Neville,
Up early and just reread this poem of yours... Liked it even better than the first time.
Lisa, organising a very busy Saturday

[Neville]

How extraordinarily kind of you LoavbS ..

Gracias mi buen amigo literario.. Tener un fin de semana FAB .. Neville setting off for the local all weekend music festival :)

[Crowley]

Crushing and tender. Going on seems an impossibility. the memories hold us fast though in the though that the regret of life passing is the underpinning of life living. Geez, this was really good.

[Neville]

my word Crowley .. you have no idea how much I appreciate your opinion and kind words above .. many thanks indeed my friend ........... Neville

[Temperance]

I sense that this is about a lost love...one that you still love and would take back if she ever came your way again..............and....the memories stayed with you and are cherished. Lovely poem, Neville....as is typical from you. :)) Thank you for sharing. Temp

[Neville]

what a divine thought dear Temp .. but sadly now impossible .. thank heaven for memories though eh' ....................... Neville :)

[Temperance]

Absolutely!

[Cherrie Palmer]

The heart and soul have no conception of time but they fan and caress that old flame.
Wonderful writing Neville.

[Neville]

My very dear Cherrie, thank you so very much for that peach of a review you have not long ago placed neath my scribble .. I hope you n the gang are all well .. Neville :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes we're all good :)

[Neville]

......................... N is :) ing

[Lisasview]

Good morning Neville,
Most of your poems make me ponder your meaning behind the words...This one at first glance appears to be about lost love...but I believe that your words (once again) mean so much more...I think this one has something to do with you..Perhaps regret...perhaps sorrow, perhaps forgiveness for yourself, perhaps for things that you are ashamed of.... those thoughts come to my mind... I could be wrong of course.
Whatever the case may be I did enjoy the read.
Lisa, getting ready for a piano lesson at 8am in Spain

[Neville]

what an absolute pleasure it is to read your thoughts on my little scribbles Lisa, Lisa, getting ready for a piano lesson at now gone 8am in Spain ..
You are, as is often the case, quite write .. these words do have an element of me about them .. but in my defence, the only thing I ever recall feeling ashamed of .. is ever having started to smoke .. a habit I broke many, many years ago now though .. oh' and ..................................................... :)
Neville, now smoothe shaved and almost ready to set off for work ..

[Lisasview]

Hysterical...What type of work do you do..or am I not supposed to ask?
Good for you for stop smoking...
So no shame there... That is why I gave several thoughts too poem.
Lisa, hoping to do some writing today

[Neville]

I am a clinical specialist in adult psychiatry & substance misuse .. but working as a locum as I am far too old and knackered to put a whole week in .. I have a feeling you will write tons today .. N :)

[Lisasview]

Thank you for sharing... I am at my computer going back into the poems that I have not completed..read moreThank you for sharing... I am at my computer going back into the poems that I have not completed..
My husband is retired but was a Ph.D Phycologist...
I owned a women clothing store in Santa Monica, California for over 25 years and then went onto developing a ten plus year business as an interior designer... All the while painting water colors and in the past 6 years teaching...now on line as we live in Spain now. Oh yes, and my private poetry which I am now posting....I so love an adventurous life...
Okay, got to run and get to my writing.. Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Whenever you might just be passing

I don't know why, but I thought of a spirit passing by of a past lover.There is much tenderness here and the telling is in the detail. Most don't remember little things.

Chris

[Neville]

sadly, for my sins, I remember everything .. and thank you kindly for noticing the minutia.

Neville

[W. Barrett Munn]

Neville, you are really talented.

[Neville]

.. You really are far too kind W. Barrett Munn .. N:)

[lightsong]

I don't know how a "sneeze" and science can turn into something truly beautiful, truly moving, truly superior... I wouldn't want to miss this one or the feelings it is filled and flowing with, a river of kind love and warmth... so heartfelt, heartwarming, splendid my fine friend, splendid...

[Neville]

I dont know how or why I missed such a heart-warming review until just now .. I could not possibly ask for more than what you have posted here dear lightsong ................. my uplifted heart is seriously grateful & I can feel it smiling beneath my shirt ........... Neville :)

[lightsong]

smile Smile SMILE :> Happy Coffee Morning Mr. uplifted Neville ~~~~☕

[Neville]

smiling here .. and thanks for the coffee G Girl .. just the way I like it good n strong ... N :)