I remember no world

I remember no world

Before her shadow on my skin

Only chaos

Only an empty void

And then she came

In poetry and prose

Etched sunrise ink

Across my soul

Aroused was the scent of her sea

The shores of her rivers

Ancient, mystic waters

Carrying me to raven calls

For moments our flames ignited

Flowed fierce into one

Our fragile flaws

Melted into the pleasure of Being

Before her loving goodbye

Brought a desolation

I could not comprehend

Reminded me of the universe

In its unborn nothingness

She asked me once

If I believed in miracles

And I know I must

Waking every dawn

Clinging to the hope of seeing

The Wonderland of her smile…

Author's Note

Tu me manques...

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Love the sentiment and word play in this piece. The imagery takes you away to a glorious location. Oh what love can do.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, so very true what love can do... May you journey in those places of bliss often...

[Poetic Beauty]

I'm a lucky woman. I have a great man in my life.

[Lydia Shutter]

The romantic longing, the deep devotion, the tenderness of this write....it is truly overwhelming. Just gorgeous.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Lydia.. I always appreciate your lifting words...

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful and amazing words my friend. I thought about you yesterday. I missed your music. I hope you are doing well. Always a pleasure to read your words.
Coyote

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate you so much, my friend. Have so enjoyed your inspiration and your presence here for these past years. So thankful you still share with us!

[Coyote Poetry]

I have enjoyed your song and words also. We need good song and words to keep us create.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes... endless inspirations...

[David Scott]

Your sensitivity to her whole affect sings out in this poetry like eight part harmony.
It is indeed like trying to "un-ring" a bell...
Frankly, why would one want to remember a time before such a compelling relational experience. This poem hints about the relativity of life's meaningful moments and the lingering of time past within time yet unknown.
I loved the read Craig.

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate your words so much, David! Thank you for your reflections.. and wishing you a new week filled with inspirations...

[Corset]

I think when we miss someone it is their smile that is the thing most remembered, beautifully imprinted somewhere on our souls.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes.. I sense that.. feel it.. the warmth and light it communicates... Thank you so much for sharing... :)

[Marie]

Beautiful...a power comes, enriching, enlightening, possibly enobling...leaves with wonder and hope..

I like the alliteration (flames...flowed fierce...)

[An owl on the moon]

Hope.. that is the miracle I now cling to.. Thank you for your uplifting words.. always, Marie..

[AprilRN1210]

people come into our lives and touch us in different ways.. some radiate such light that shines in our souls.. some sparkle, some twinkle, and some just glow.. I have been enchanted by the poetry and prose of some and can see how such a sensitive, romantic spirit such as yours can too.. I also know what it feels like to lose them.. drifting away carrying part of my heart with them.. those fierce flames flowing and then the chill of longing long after they are gone.. Hold on to that hope my talented friend.. especially if she reads this.. you are awesome and I hope she knows and appreciates.. ((hugs)) to ya.. beautifully bittersweet...

[An owl on the moon]

Oh dear April... I appreciate you so much... I have been a little out of sorts, so please forgive my late response. My hope now lies in the mystery of the universe awakening those flames... the endless fires of Love's seed... Yes.. there are those who arouse the beauty in everything.. cling to them... Thank you... ((hugs))...