FASCINATING KISS (For Mel)

 

I caught a glimpse of you today

Random

Passing by in traffic

Hauntingly familiar

Yet so fiercely distant

Complicated love

Crashing down around me still

My yearning heart

Pounding ricochet

Familiar breathless rhythm

These warp speed years

Have been quite kind to you

You wear them well my dear

My mind

Adrift

Delicious daydreams

Moonlight nights

Soulful calls at 3am

Lost dogs

Sober thoughts

Dealing with fear demons

Clinging to each other

Despite the awkward chemistry

Your tender hand

Softly cupped in mine

My hungry arms

Wrapped around your feminine waist

Your whisper voice

So soothing

To these aging ears 

Incredible sparkle

Dancing through your loving eyes

That magical kiss

Ah Mel……..

That fascinating kiss

No discernible logic

This gnawing need for you

It simply is

Never left sweet lady

I’ve tried my best to let you go

No relief

No fulfillment

Are you still afraid?

 

 

 

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2008

 

 

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

" ... You wear them well my dear ... "

These words speak the tender tone of the entire poem. I know very well the gnawing hunger, the love for someone that never fades, despite the time and distance. It's like a double-edged sword which cut both ways. I just think there are some loves that sear our souls forever.

Your's has definitely branded you for life.

Great job. Keep shining!

Linda Marie Van Tassell