The Tactus of Time's Tenderness

I sang my way through

the rhythm of your breath

each one filled

with dreams of worry

for the day to come

and I felt myself

slip under your ribcage

to cradle your heart

to ease

for a moment

the lines creasing its flow,

unfolding each in turn.

 

 

I breathed into your lungs

the steadiness of love’s even rhythm--

its pulse,

that tactus

of time’s tenderness,

and bathed the moon light

into the creases around mouth

and eye

as dreams melted

into the deeper sleep

of the veil descended.

copyright/all right reserved Audrey Howitt 2012

Reviews

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

the surrealistic aspect of this poem is top-notch! :)

[quinfinn]

so filled with beautiful imagery and unparalled love it boggles the mind

[Tina Kline]

A very beautiful and romantic poem! Full of tenderness and caring.

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you TinaK

[WhiteWillow]

I envisioned a tender moment captured, shared quietly between two people, before the craziness of a new day dawned. Whether I interpreted it correctly or not, it was beautiful.

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you White Willow---

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

To me this speaks of one who is watching someone they love hurting, and can only help with acts of love, trying to ease them and be there. Beautiful throughout, yet leaves me saddened, thinking of loss, and things that slip through our fingers.

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you again Claire---my husband works awfully hard--and this poem was for him

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Beautiful.

[Aidz]

Flowed effortlessly..... enjoyed the read :)

[Audrey Howitt]

Thanks for stopping by A

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This is so beautifully worded in meaning and love!

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you imagination--i am so glad that you enjoyed this piece

[Audrey Howitt]

This is so precious, and it reads so well... your poetry is always so fluently good!
Thank you for entering in this beauty.

E.L.

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you EL!

[FJ Davis]

Unique lyrics and extremely creative imagery!
This poem--indeed, your work--Audrey. is exceptional.

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you Frank! Hope all is well in your world!