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.

[meg333]

Very pretty. You managed to make this sweet and touching without being sappy. Very hard to accomplish with poetry, and that always ends up being a huge turn-off for me. Well done!

[Revery]

Thank you Meg, I'm with you would rather it be like a fine tapestry than a bright fabric that too much.

[Nautili]

lovely write.....love the feel to this write, so dreamy. your word choices are so pretty!

[Revery]

Thank you Nautili, I'm very blessed to have you as a friend and always love you taking the time to read and review my writing. I'm happy you enjoy it.

[That_Girl]

This is absolutely wonderful!

"Where I dreamt of
serendipitous tomorrows
floating into the silky lagoon
of my loneliness" - Brilliant! So well done!

[Revery]

Thank you dear, I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.

[MOON]

Lovely write poignant and hopeful. Love the third and fourth stanza particularly and linger is the perfect title. Artwork complements words perfectly.

[eglantine]

yes, I agree with Moon. I did find the ending of the first stanza confusing... perhaps the order of words? Seemed to be missing something...

[Revery]

Thanks Moon, I appreciate you reading and reviewing. Also thank you Eglantine, I also appreciate your input. Will look at that the contemplate a change.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

OH this is gorgeous!! I wanted to write about this very topic... yet you have written this in such an eloquent way, saying it all. I have been moved by many of your writings, but this truly floats on water of the "gossamer reality" that you have penned within the tapestry of your thoughts....this painted artistically...a Dreamy write!

[Revery]

I treasure your words always my sweet friend and when I read your review a fire glows warmer and brighter in my heart. Thank you dear.

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and words were amazing. You took me to a good place and held my attention to the last word. I like the flow of thoughts and the strong ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Revery]

Thank you sir, I appreciate your review.