Forever Touching My Heart

 

A misty shadow appears

Through blue stained glass

While crystallized memories

As clear as dew on a rose petal

Moistens my cheek.

My lips form words

Longing to be spoken

But my breath fogs the mirror

Somehow my image isn’t the same.

Daydream images flash

Through my head

Of that yellow sundress

Floating in a field of daisies

And that child like smile

That brought the boy out of me.

Now as I lay these orchids at your feet

I can feel the feathers

From your wings touching my heart.

Author's Note

More than 20 years ago my live in girlfriend was struck and killed be a drunk driver on her way home from work. I was out of town with my band playing a show. She died in the hospital before I returned how. To this day the guilt and shame of not being there for her weighs on my heavy heart.

Reviews

[SM Davis]

Moistens my cheek
(I think you mean moisten your cheek...as you are talking about the plural ... memories) You know I had to. LOL

This is BEAUTIFUL!!! A clear introspection...and reaching that spot so few of us are willing to truly look at.

Floating in a field of daisies
And that child like smile
That brought the boy out of me.

You know me, there is nothing more pure or gentle than a field of daisies. I love them you know. LOL
Dale, this is wonderful...beautiful...and so touching. 100 daisies for you my dear friend.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

This is so touching, Sir. Losing someone you love is so hard to accept.
You have written it beautifully and made a clear story- from how you started as young man and woman until that sad ending...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you sweetie… your kind sentiment is much appreciated.

[Frieda P]

Oh my, what a painfully gorgeous read, your author's note made my heart heavy too.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well thank you so mud Moonbeam… didn't mean to weigh your heart down too.

[Frieda P]

It was painfully beautiful Dale, only one that should bear any guilt in their heart is that drunk driver....

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Oh wow Dale I can feel the heartache
and pain in this write.

Very beautiful and Touching thank you for
sharing my friend you have me crying here
beautiful thank you for your kind review and
comments you left on my page.


Daydream images flash

Through my head

Of that yellow sundress

Floating in a field of daisies

And that child like smile

That brought the boy out of me.

Now as I lay these orchids at your feet

I can feel the feathers

From your wings touching my heart


Blessings. Benita

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for being so sweet about my most personal poem.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're welcome. never lost a BF well never had one but
I know how it feels to lose someone dear to your heart.

[icelandicblue]

There is such a sad beauty that the reader feels throughout this piece. I felt it even before I read your author's note. The rear view mirror fogs with our tears, long and with time. I was really struck by these lines:

Of that yellow sundress
Floating in a field of daisies
And that child like smile
That brought the boy out of me.

The ending was so very touching.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much for your kind words on one of my most personal poems. I appreciate it.

[AprilRN1210]

had to make me tear up this morning Dale.. oh my goodness can feel the love and emotion dripping from every word in this one... it is so moving and beautiful... thank you for sharing with me... i love this.. the last three lines killed me... . now have to go find some dang tissues.. ughhhh...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for the kind sentiment about my poem and sorry I made you tear up.

[Speak in Silence]

This is beautiful and amazing :) I am so glad I read this. I can just imagine what's happening in the poem.

[...]

So sad and so beautiful at the same time :) A wonderful expression of your loss!

[Becky C Strukamp]

A very poignant write, beautiful and dedicated from one to another. this is excellent
!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you... It was written for someone special that passed away years ago.

[Ice QueenJen]

A very lovely work, yet with a touch of sadness like a lost love of some sort. This was a good writing as usual Dale!

[Jaded Perception]

wow...this ones really beautiful. thanks for sharing.


~Shannon