Falling Tear (lovely regret)

Falling Tear (lovely regret)

A Poem by Richard🖌
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Free Verse Poetry

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Falling Tear


~ peaceful ease ~



Last night
I dreamt ~

We strolled....
arm in arm
down lovely paths
running through
a beautiful forest,
morning's sunshine
warm upon us.

And, each step taken....
bright, lilting birdsong
echoed amongst soaring trees,
squirrels everywhere
at gleeful play.

We were happy....
at peace,
and the world
was a soft,
loving place.

In every step....
we took together,
I could smell
your womanly essence,
as it blended,
with
earthy forest aroma.

Wildflowers' faces....
all in splendor,
turned...

as we strolled by.

And, we stopped....
just to watch sunglow
on the leaves,
in treetop splendor.

Your back....
against my chest,
my arms embraced around you,
your head nestled
upon my shoulder...
we looked upon
God's wonder.

And, I turned....
my head so slightly,
kissed your cheek softly,
and whispered,

"You are the loveliest of all God's creations.
We finally made it, didn't we?"

You gently sighed....
squeezed my arms,
and whispered,
"Oh, Darling,
I would not trade the world
for this moment!"

And, I awoke....
with a gently
falling tear.




Richard W. Jenkins
©2017

© 2019 Richard🖌


Author's Note

Richard🖌
Golden Dandelion In Flight: compliments of Wikimedia Commons.

Well-intended critique is always welcome! : )

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Beautiful poetry Richard. Strange that dreams can sometimes provide what our daily existence can't. Wonderful imagery and tender thoughts. What a pity to have to face the reality after such bliss.

Thank you for these lovely words and the superb image you have posted.

Chris

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Such a gently felt review, Chris …
The day outside is overcast, oppressing heat, not the si.. read more
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

You are more than welcome Richard. Humbled that I can inspire you.

Chris



Reviews

'And, I awoke....
with a gently
falling tear.'

Such a lovely ending and beautiful free verse! This induced a sigh...
Love the softly sensual imagery here too. As always, beautiful work by you, Richard! :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Ah, Yumna Dear,
You are as a soft, gentle breeze 'pon the day.
The touch of your words.. read more
beautiful descriptions
but sadly
to awaken
smell the coffee

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thank you most gratefully, Nancy! : )
I makes me happy to know you've grasped the essence of .. read more
The last stanza expresses the truth which usually happens most of the time. All good scenes happen in dreams sometimes. I admire your wit and writing style, whenever I feel the need to get inspired to write, I read your poetry.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Thank you most effusively, Najam!
No greater compliment could be paid one poet from another t.. read more
Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

I really love the way you write. It was my pleasure reading this and your kind review made my day :)
Beautifully sad words that touch me deeply. 😥

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Knowing you, Mary Jo,
I thought this would touch your tender emotions.

Thank y.. read more
heavenscentgirl1

6 Years Ago

Your response is so sweet but after all this time “those gentle falling tears still flow down my c.. read more
Your back....
against my chest,
my arms embraced around you,
your head nestled
upon my shoulder...

Wow Richard....this is such a beautiful painting of a poetry ..mmmm.... still lost in those words....

You never stop to amaze me :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Oh, Dear Ria,
The amazement is mutual, I can assure you.
You've highlighted one of my .. read more
This is the kind of poems that "hits" me deep! if You look and read it, there is nothing new with words (no offense is taking, I mean it good ), BUT the feeling... oh! that gentle peaceful feeling, that beautiful ease, that heavenly repose... that precious treasured soft tear finding the way from the core into the eye, You tenderly caress it inside each one of us, and I can feel it all slowly sweeping like gentle rain into my senses, I can, smell, imagine, see, feel... how deeply special is this wondrous poem... a gentle grace it is, a blissful dream turning into a blessing reality!


Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Beautifully spake, Dear Gh*
How could I ever take offense with You? Besides, I understand per.. read more
I spend more time crying over your poety dear Richard! This one more so.Did you step inside my dreams and pull this one out? Don't we all have those lovely regrets..want a do-over, or just a moment froozen in time.Your words are so beautiful and so real to me...melting ( again) stop turning me into mush you:-)..Heart-tugging Free Verse Richard.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Aw, Sweet Susan,
Thank you ever-so gratefully, but you're gonna make me cry, too. ;')
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