Embrace

On a cold winter day, 
or was it the dark night?
I walked on my way, 
no end was in sight.
Tired, limp, numb, 
the smile just a token,
stopped for the night, 
yet another promise broken.
I lay on my beatiful bed, 
awaiting sleep's gentle whistle,
dreamt of a garden of weed;
sage, rosemary and thistle.
Through the garden I wandered,
for time infinite,
until I heard your soothing 
voice calm the night.
The trees cast a shadow, 
on your loving smile,
yet the light from your face, 
through me it travelled a mile.
It was the warmth of your embrace,
that took me through the night,
though it escaped from the window, 
it left a shining light.

Reviews

[Emily Feret]

I lay on my beatiful bed,
awaiting sleep's gentle whistle,
dreamt of a garden of weed;
sage, rosemary and thistle.


I love your imagry here. I totally imagine myself in this place and it is so peaceful.

Love your style of writing, almost "old timey". Beautiful
keep sharing

[Devesh]

Hehe, those particular lines were inspired by a song called 'Scarborough Fair' by Simon and Garfunkel. I guess they're quite old, hence it sounds "old timey", as you put it. Do listen to that song if you liked these lines, it's very soothing. I'm glad you liked it, thanks for reading! =)

[Emily Feret]

I know the song well! :)

[Konigin]

The trees cast a shadow,
on your loving smile,
yet the light from your face,
through me it travelled a mile.

Nicely penned. More great work. Good Job. :)

[Devesh]

Thank you very much, Chelsea! :)

[Konigin]

You are welcome Devesh! :)

[annabellee]

Such a lovely write, I'm glad I found this one. It made me smile :)
Thanks for sharing :)

[Devesh]

Your review made me smile too! :) Thanks for reading. :D

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[Jennifer]

this is beautifully written! I love the use of imagery throughout the poem :)

[Devesh]

Thanks for reading, Jennifer. :)

[ron]

What a beautiful poem. The image is wonderful.

[Devesh]

Thanks for stopping by Ron, glad you liked it :)

[ron]

You are most welcome.

[Barbara Gilmer]

I enjoyed this read. I was a bit surprised by the whistle but it made room for the garden scene which I greatly enjoyed. well done. Barbara

[Devesh]

Glad you liked it, Barbara! Thanks for stopping by :)

[MsJewel]

Again, the soft dream like feeling I get while reading your poetry is lovely. The imagery and flow of this poem is perfection. Possibly one of the best poems I've read on this site in quite some time. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous poem
:) Julie

[Devesh]

Thank you for the compliment, I'm glad you think so! Thank you for stopping by :)

[Shaquana Adams]

It was the warmth of your embrace,
that took me through the night,
though it escaped from the window,
it left a shining light.

So deep and well written. Nice work :)

[Devesh]

I'm glad you liked it..thanks for stopping by :)

[ashebye]

This poem was simply yet just enough for me to envision the scene of going to sleep:)

[Devesh]

Glad you think so :)