Sitting alone

Oh what we won't do for love

Sitting alone

by Jack Ivey

 

 

Sitting alone at the

Top of the stair

Chin in my hands

And a blank empty stare

 

My mind seems to dance

Moving all on its own

While I do sit

On this step all alone

 

Rubbing the carpet

Now weathered and worn

Small little patches

My feet they have torn

 

Energy nervous

While here I do wait

Checking the hour

And seeing it’s late

 

Street lights they flicker

The shadows I see

There on the floor

As if reaching for me

 

Still I sit here

Every thought on the wind

Open the door

And please let them come in

 

Waiting the phone

On the table to ring

The sound of your voice

In my heart now to sing

 

All it is quiet

No noise do I hear

Tapping my fingers

I wish you were here

 

There is a space

On this step next to me

Won’t you come sit

And together we’ll be

 

Taking a breath

That is more like a sigh

Sending it forth

As I hear it blow by

 

Wondering what

Now will become of this

Here on this night

As your smile I do miss

 

Tear drops may form

But I won’t let them fall

I feel your love

Now in spite of it all

 

Here in my dreams

You’re invited to stay

Running the fields

In the sun we do play

 

Catching a leaf

As it falls to the ground

Two hearts that beat

Is a wonderful sound

 

Geese on the water

A wonderful scene

Now I would see

If you were here with me

 

Yet here I sit

At the top of the stair

Alone on a step

Wishing you were right there

 

Then all my dreams

Would forever come true

Sharing a step

Whispering I love you

 

Down at the bottom

Or up here above

Saving a step

Just to share your sweet love

 

Author's Note

"Forever, the length of time I shall wait for you"

Reviews

[s y e]

Ahhh, you're definitely a romantic at heart, my sweet friend, there is no doubt about it. You blew me right to Texas with this one! :)> she is sure worth waiting for.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. I always am thrilled to see your name appear on my screen and your sweet words waiting to make me smile.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

best at romantic thoughts...nicely rhythmic too....she is worth waiting for as these words express...

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Jacob. I appreciate you stopping by.

[Cassie]

Whooooooo.....you took me, you took me with this one, the imagery is amazing. I totally enjoyed.

[Jack...]

Hi there sweet Sunshine...come on up and take a seat. :)

[Mark]

Your description of the abandoned beau reaches into my heart. I can plainly visualize the pursed lips, unfocused eyes, elbows on knees posture, and a seeming eternity of no breath at all, followed by a long shuddering sigh...I would appreciate your having a look-see at my titles: "Weather Girl" and "Stairs" for different takes on similar emotions.
I believe you may have meant "quiet" instead of "quite" in the eighth stanza.

[Jack...]

Yes you are correct, I will edit that directly. Thanks

[LA Lorena]

this is beautiful Jack. nice to meet you and your poetry!

[Jack...]

Nice to meet you too, I appreciate your kind words.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Forever and a day, I will wait. Beautiful, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks, I am thrilled you enjoyed it.