Silver and Gold

I saw you there

on a branch

High above,

shining, glowing,

beckoning me

with a beauty

like I have never seen

 

A silver ringlet

dangling before

a blue sky

Casting clouds,

parting sorrow,

bringing a smile

to this forlorn face

 

I reach out, stretching

on my toes

I can just barely touch you,

Not enough to grasp,

moving you

ever so slightly

 

Far below within reach,

on low hanging branches

are many gold

ringlets, dozens, glistening

in the sun,

tempting my eye,

easily plucked and held

 

But I want you,

up there

staring at me

with wondrous charm

You are all I want

and try as I may,

I still can not reach you

 

The others they

call to me,

sweet words

falling upon my ears

“We are gold” they say

“More precious

than that silver ringlet”

 

Still you are my desire,

as I ignore them - I shall wait

until the seasons change

Standing here beneath your branch,

hoping and praying you fall

Into my waiting arms -

however long it takes

 

I want only you

 

Reviews

[Madalyn Beck]

Beautiful! There are things in life that we have to wait for, some worth it, some not. What you have described sounds as though it is worth the wait, and then some! Fantastic, Will! xo :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Madalyn for you nice comments today. Smiling now.

[Rita L. Sev]

Some things are worth the wait... Your poems have been painting such great images lately, Will.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Rita. I will wait as long as I have to. Happy you enjoyed this one.

[Ruth]

Beautiful!!! Some things are worth more than gold...a unique expression here love...the focus remaining on the true one needed and wanted...just such a wonderful message and energy, gorgeous! x

[willweb]

Your nice words are smiling on me today. Excited you liked this one.

[Ruth]

My pleasure hon x

[just Penny]

Each stanza unfolds like the petals of a flower, offering delicate words of longing and desire, just out of reach. But maybe one day it won't be. Lovely writing. Penny

[willweb]

Penny, thank you so very much for your nice comments today. I hope you are right.

[just Penny]

I'm a female, therefore I am always right ! Just go for it and throw caution to the wind. Life really is way too short. Good Luck.

[willweb]

Throw caution to the wind, sounds like a poem to me. :) Now how did I know you would be right?

[just Penny]

LOL...just watch which direction the wind blows, k? no accidents :) gtg...enjoy your weekend.

[Pryde Foltz]

A silver ringlet
dangling before
a blue sky
Casting clouds,
parting sorrow,
bringing a smile
to this forlorn face

Nothing is more tempting than that which we cannot have. A very beautiful write. WW.

[willweb]

You are so right Pryde. I wish I liked gold. Happy you enjoyed this one.

[Cassie]

I so enjoyed this Will....nice nice good job

[willweb]

Thank you so much Cassie. I am happy you liked this.

[Lyn Anderson]

Unrequited love that is not quite bitter. Ahh, give it half a chance, and it will turn, like sour milk ... Great poem

[willweb]

Huh? Sour milk? Not sure about that but thank you for reading and reviewing my poem today KLGoode. How about chocolate milk?

[Kayleigh]

A big sigh from me, this was such a stunning sentiment and I really enjoyed this one. I think it is my favourite from you so far!

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Kayleigh for this wonderful review of my poem. Your words make me smile today. I am thrilled you liked this one.

[Frieda P]

What a gorgeous sentiment Will, you've written it in such a unique way....love this.

[willweb]

Thank you so much for this nice review of my poem Frieda P. And thank you for saving this to your favorites. I am thrilled you liked this one.

[Einstein Noodle]

love it .. beautiful story well told .. as poets do .. very well done .. love it .. it moves me ..
"Casting clouds,
parting sorrow,"

especially emotive for me in the context of your whole poem .. there is hope eh! very skillful use of nature, colors, and visions

E.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much E. for this wonderful review of my poem today. I am happy this one found you. I was hoping you would like it.