Where I'm Headed

 

Silently I made my way

Down the darkened hall

To where you tucked

Your dreams away

Away from prying eyes

I touch your hand,

Then kiss your cheek

Your eyes, they flutter open

Sleepily, you smile

Reaching out your arms

I take you in my lap

Your head against my shoulder

"Momma, where are you going?"

I cannot say I'm surprized,

You always were perceptive

"To a place where fairies fly,

In amungst the breeze.

And flowers bloom like rainbows

 Just for you to see

Trees stand tall as

Wind shares all,

Whispering its secrets"

"What about the butterflies?

Don't they have a home?"

"Of course, my darling, just like you

They nestle in the leaves

As each girl wakes,

They spread their wings

Flitting and floating

Pretty as you please."

"And the birds?" You cry out

A smile on your lips

"They chirp their songs

Of happy days
To those who care to listen"

"If they live there, and

You will, too, that makes

There your home?"

"My home is with you, you silly girl

Just as yours is with me.

No, don't cry, my little one

It'll be alright, you'll see

Where I'm headed angels bless

all mothers and their daughters"

"Why can't I go, if you do to?"

"You will in time, just not of yet."

I kiss her cheek, then tuck her in

A tear slides down onto her sheets

Glittering like silver

"Once you've dreamed all your dreams

And done all you will do.

Till then, my darling angel, don't

Forget your prayers

And when you see me next

Fairies will fly in amungst the breeze

As angels gaze down sweetly

Author's Note

I think this is seriously the longest poem I've ever written. I usually stick to a little shorter ones, BUT I did write a long one-for me at least-this morning. I woke up cause it was to hot. Anyway :) Hope you like it, and will tell me what you think.

Reviews

[SheActsLikeSummer]

This is beautiful. I'm awe struck. It's amazing. I love the way you incorporated speech into this. The imagery is stunning and the way you describe everything. I'm just lost for words. Brilliant. The best poem I've read in a very long time. Gah, it's wonderful. :) Sorry, I just really, really love it.

[Skye]

Thanks so much, your reveiw is very kind. ^_^

[Nami Machae]

Chelsea I think this is one of the best poems you've written in a while. I absolutly love it! I think i', gonna cry :')

[Tzephanyah Ben Yosef]

This is a beautiful captivating piece! You have captured allot of enchantment and emotion, and the reader is taken on a journey with the Gossamer wings you gave them into the soaring heights of the lofty heavens. Excellent piece

[Skye]

Thank you :) I'm happy you enjoyed it

[Lina Grey]

It's a beautiful piece. The imagery is impressive and gently put, so realistic to a late-night conversation between a mother and her child. It wasn't until the end that I fully understood your paradisical wonderland for heaven, but the silky smooth flow and strong end are appropriate to the concept. A brilliant, well-written poem. Thank you.

[Renée]

Oh Skye this is dreamy & lovely..bringing tears to my eyes as I came to the end..

[Skye]

^_^

[Pritesh]

awesome write!keep writing!:-D

[Skye]

Thanks :)

[Dean Kuch®]

It may be long, as you stated in your author's notes. But travelling the silken path your words have woven, until the reader is whisked along on a magical journey and left to feast their eyes upon the very last line, makes it well worth the trip...

[Skye]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it :D

[Serenity Faith]

This absolutely beautiful. In my interpretation, the Mother is describing Heaven to her daughter. You should write 'long-for-you' poems more often ^_~

[Skye]

That's exactly what I was trying to say, in not to many obvious words. Thank you. :)

[Michael X]

this is nice, the plot entwines a fairy tale dream with a poetic expression,
details are pin pointed to create a lulled feeling of fleeting love, excellent

[Skye]

Thanks for your review. :)

[Aeternal Oceanfire]

Beautiful. It's got a very Welsh fairy tale feel to it, and that is something I LOVE!!!!!

[Skye]

Thanks. :)

[Aeternal Oceanfire]

You're welcome!

-Loki