Soul Mates

So many lifetimes come and go between ill spent youth and the grave Hopes and dreams of generations Are the memories we all save

 

How many times have I met you

in the strangers that passed me by

Were you the one that touched my coat

the friend that once kissed me goodbye

 

How often have we stood in line

just to watch loved ones go to war

Then brushed away the tears of hope

as they ran off to join the Corps

 

Were you the one whose heart had ached

when my ship drifted out to sea

The foundered soul whose anchor broke

the one whose dreams had yearned for me

 

Are we destined to always be

just passing strangers in the night

Whose ebbing flowing tides of love

never met when the time was right

 

So many lifetimes come and go

between ill spent youth and the grave

Hopes and dreams of generations

hold the memories we all crave

 

Perhaps I'm just the little child

with a heart that once broke in two

Who walks the well-worn streets of old

searching for memories of you

 

Author's Note

Don't we all wonder if another is the one for whom we were meant?
How many lifetimes must we pass by before our soul finds it's hearts desire?
This was for the green eyes cased in Honey Hue, that I once knew.
May she find this dream to be her own .

Reviews

[Shelly Braen]

This piece simply makes me swoon in the ideals of such times. This is by far, one of my favorites. Tate, you have donr it again, made me simply have to stop and stare at the beautiful scene you have laid out here. "Are we destined to always be,
just passing strangers in the night" Even for a moment to pass by one so precious, it would be worth a lifetime. I can nearly hear the brass band in the distance.

[Shay]

Ooh this is beautiful, indeed if we were to have (soul mates) this would indeed be the unspoken touch of their heart... I love the tender way in which this piece unfurls... it elegantly expresses knowing that which is not known.. beautifully scripted from your heart love..

[Sarah Redigan]

i like your style Tate

[Aramey]

Wow, this was excellent. Like the authors notes at the end even. I believe very much that soul mates exist, and I think it's ultimately what we're all looking for. Great write, you've captured it well.

[Lori P.]

Another fine piece of work.

[Penlady]

...if only to be cherished
as with that deep love in our soul
if only to meet the other half
of what will surely make us whole...
a dream that only poets hold
I think not
'twas born inside of me
to finally be cherished
as I know 'twas meant to be
You inspire!

Goosebumps Tate. I really like this one...
It goes into my favorites.
All words, are so touching!

Thank you, Excellent.

[Muse]

I have read and reviewed this already, it is a masterpiece!

[anne p. murray- LadeeAn..]

This is such a poignant, beautiful poem. As I read this, I got chills all over. It touched my soul very deeply. Reincarnation of many lives lived, something I truly believe in, obviously so do you! I believe this is one of your best... amongst so many.

[Muse]

You reach out and intrique so many. I think it's because you write about timeless emotions. Every age and gender can relate to the poem. Fantastic!