A Gift Adored

Pulled from the darkness by love

 

A Gift Adored

By jack

 

Out walking through the countryside

Its beauty shined alarming

Grassy hills and valleys green

Alluring and so charming

 

I gazed upon a sky so blue

Wispy clouds of pearl

A sun shone bright, its smile bold

Fallen leaves a swirl

 

A crystal stream meandering

Atop a slippery bed

Wondrous colors, soft and bold

At play inside my head

 

I felt the breeze, the coolness then

A trace of sweet, a hint of love

A gentle song melodically

Calming still from up above

 

More wonderful I have not seen

Knowledge felt inside

My deepest fear, my darkest thoughts

In nature I confide

 

Surely she would understand

Her saplings bending free

Each change throughout the planet life

Would change in front of me

 

The door ajar, a heart of gold

Two arms spread open wide

Calling me to climb aboard

Welcomed me inside

 

Though what is this, my footing lost

Once up and now I fell

Black surrounds my every word

O’er I need to tell

 

I landed with an awful thud

Nothing more to see

Focusing, I could not find

My hand in front of me

 

Alone I lay, alone I pray

For whom did this I owe

Emptiness it held the key

The lock an angry foe

 

A pleading breath, a clenching fist

A Sad and lonely heart

Dampness creeps within my soul

Ripping me a part

 

Continues not the map onto

Plans are made and kept

Strength has left, my bodies sore

I limply sat and wept

 

Despair abounds, following

Each turn this day unfolds

Hurt revolves inside my soul

Sapping time untold

 

Sorrow knocks on my front door

Its feet upon my mat

Come on in, I am at home

Let’s just sit and chat

 

Regret is heavy on its breath

A crooked smile appears

My friend, he says, we are one

At least that’s what I hear

 

Now darkness even darker

If possible that is

Cold beyond a temperature

Chilling life within

 

Dare not touch me, I command

A neighbor you’ll not be

One last plead to higher worlds

Please send some light to me

 

But why should I expect this gift

How does it relate

To others watched from up above

From beyond the gate

 

Suddenly a touch evolves

Another voice demands my eye

The more the merry, have a seat

Forgive me if I cry

 

Tearing eyes did not appear

Different was the strangers look

A smile I know I’ve seen before

Her reaching hand I took

 

Lifting level towards the open

Slim portal of truth

A tiny light grew larger still

An opening in the roof

 

Holding tight for dearest life

Her grasp was taut and firm

Butterflies now filled the air

And in my stomach squirm

 

I knew her once, but long ago

How could she be the same

I knew her laugh, I knew her love

I often thought her name

 

Higher still we climbed with ease

At least that’s how it seemed

It’s come again, now happening

Akin my constant dream

 

When suddenly the sun appeared

Lushness on display

The blue birds were just as they were

Two loving birds of play

 

I saw her face, a perfect sight

Her eyes like diamonds shone

Skin like silk, satin smooth

Her hair a golden tone

 

I quickly fell upon my knees

Looking to the endless sky

Seeking answers, questions sail

My Lord I ask, who am I

 

How is it a man like me

Deserves this angel’s touch

Important I surely am not

Important not so much

 

She touched my face, my heart felt light

Please stand with me dear soul

I’ve waited many a year for you

Your futures now, behold

 

You and I were meant to be

There is no other way

Something special in the air

The Blue Birds are at play

 

Brilliantly the sun it shines

When next to me you stand

Breezes happily go their way

Across this spacious land

 

You’re safe with me, as I with you

No longer to despair

Your heart is one within my chest

It always has been there

 

I’ve longed for thee

My whole life through

My heart it speaks

My heart is true

 

I look again upon her face

Love now filled my plain

I took her hand, I held it tight

I won’t let go again

 

For anything that you desire

Your wish is my command

I’ll risk my life to shelter you

What ever the demand

 

You saved my life, rescuing me

From sorrow and it’s pain

I adored you once, so long ago

I adore you once again

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[KeelyJane]

A little long but worth every second of it. You have a very magical way with words. Beautiful pen my friend.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much for your kind words and indeed, it is a bit long.

[Frieda P]

Breathtaking as always Jack, I was so hoping you'd go back to light, and you never disappoint...simply exquisite read. J'adore.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much dear Frieda. You make writing these poems worthwhile

[quinfinn]

ah....love personified. absolutely beautiful. a bit lengthy but it reads quickly and easily so i felt unencumbered by the fact. i suppose in some writes we simply have so many gorgeous ideas to place on the page that we have to use them all...you made it flow beautifully and easy to embrace all those lovely images . well done, poet!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much sir, the truth is, it was a 35 year journey condensed into this poem.

[quinfinn]

makes sense.....you are truly welcome

[icelandicblue]

I love how you used fonts to convey different emotions. It's like when the screen turns to color in oz. This is so lovely and hopeful. The road to love and happiness is usually strewn with obstacles. Even they can be overcome when one seeks it with a pure heart.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. This is definitely a story laden poem and written from personal experience. I am happy you enjoyed it and thrilled with your kind words. I may not say it enough, but thank you for visiting my work so often. I do my best to return the favors.

[Lily Mae]

Beautiful.. and leaves me with hope that love will find it's way.. Thank you Jack.. And was that the best Tate could do as a review lol?

[Jack...]

To each his own I suppose. Thanks so much Lily Mae. I had hoped this would brighten your outlook if not your day.

[Lily Mae]

It most certainly did.. Like I said you amaze me and I could never get tired reading your words.. :) xo

[Tate Morgan]

well done Hey jack why the different fonts?

[Jack...]

The bold is when he fell into the darkness, the italic is when she is speaking. Just wanted to mix it up a little since it was so long.

[Holly Mason]

so beautiful and full of imagery both very lucky to have this kind of love
the journey my mind went on with these words will be with me all day
hold that hand tight Jack grasps are so easily broken
thank you so much for sharing*)

[Jack...]

Holly, thank you for reading and for your sweet words. Your comments always motivate me to press on.

P.S., did you see there is a flash fiction contest on here. It is a Blue Rose Cafe contest. I am thinking of joining if I can come up with a plot.

[Holly Mason]

I saw but did not read I am going to throw caution to the wind and give it a whirl*)

[Jack...]

How cool, I will look forward to reading what you submit. make sure and RR me on it.

[Holly Mason]

sure will i always feel so rude doing a rr like i am taking up a friends time

[Jack...]

My time is your time, don't worry about sending them to me. I will always find time to read them.

[Holly Mason]

well same to you always and thank you for your help..

[Jack...]

Anytime