Linger

Dedicated to the love of my life.

 

As I think of you and me

I stop to look across
the placid water and
the quiet lulls my thoughts
into a slow state.

I linger in a feeling

and savor treasured memories,

and my head spins
with dulcet images
in lost reverie.

I notice that it is the shore
that gives boundary and definition
and it’s that boundary

that gives the water depth.

 

I’m reminded of
that brief moment in between
now and yesterday where
the desperate heart
yearned to feel.

Where I dreamt of
serendipitous tomorrows
floating into the silky lagoon
of my loneliness.

 

I only needed a simple ripple
to move me in this place,
to know your sultry touch
on the fabric
of my gossamer reality

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading and commenting.

Reviews

[Heather]

Revery, I read your poems with my mind wide open ready to drink in every word. The ripple of the water and the touch of a woman.. such a sensual pairing. I can close my eyes and feel your words. I love when poetry does that to me. This poem is beautiful.

[Revery]

I love your reviews as well and am honored by your admiration of my work. You are so kind. Thank you.

[Paris Hlad]

This one is the poet at the poet's best: "

I notice that it is the shore
that gives boundary and definition
and it’s that boundary

that gives the water depth."

And maybe just as good, another has noticed that you have noticed - Mission accomplished.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

The imagery of the one you love being the one who defines you and gives you depth is beautiful. The metaphor is magical. Nicely done.

[Revery]

Thank you. It flows more natural for when the subject means so much.

[Lostangel]

This is beautiful and left me with a wonderful feeling :) Smiles, Tammie

[RainDancer1997]

So peaceful almost like a lullaby for the heart. Has an emotional tone that's calm:) great job:)!

[Revery]

Thank you so much. Keep writing, I want to see more of you work.

[RainDancer1997]

Your most welcome:)

[clairekeown25]

one day hopefully....so beautiful

[Revery]

When the heart is ready it happens.

[Priscilla Sayers]

Such a soothing tone floats along this serene piece...beautiful.

[Revery]

This was completed at the height of my poetic inspiration. Hope to find my way back there someday. One of my personal favorites. Thank you Priscilla.

[Summer]

I think I just fell in love...

[Revery]

Hmmm, your sweet, thank you.

[MandaBear]

This is really sweet. I can really imagine this. Great job 100%

[Revery]

Thank you Amanda. This is one of my personal favorites out of my own work. :)

[LA Lorena]

Beautifully written, and like the ripples in a pond, those slow waves continue to ripple after the last word. Poetry that lingers in the mind. :)

[Revery]

Thank you for reading and commenting. This is one of my favorites from my own work. PS love your avatar.

[LA Lorena]

thanks. I love my avatar too. It's so "ME"

[Revery]

cool

[the_stoic]

words which enrich the imagery, words like 'dulcet' and 'gossamer' ! i could feel the expressions. thank you for sharing !

[Revery]

Thank you for reading and commenting. Sorry I didn't reply sooner.