In the distance

So far away

 

In the distance

 

Where does your sun rise (for my heart longs this place)

Does my breath mingle with yours across the miles

Now as you stir in the new dawn’s glow

Can you hear my beating heart echo

While brewing your morning cup

Do your thoughts whisper me

As you embrace the light

Shining of the new day

Touching your skin

With the warmth

That I want

To be

 

For...

 

It is

Here I sit

In a dark office

Staring to the east

Dreaming of fairer days

Sipping from a staled cup

Counting the scattered minutes

Desperately trying to put into words

The depth of the affection and aching desires

Causing the emptiness in this lonely life to breathe

Hiding the pain of my wanting soul behind a seamed smile   

Sending my love out to only you (for you are my forever sunrise)

 

In the distance

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[s y e]

Jaaaaaack, you're αмαzє�™αℓℓѕ!!! You really are, this was stunning and so romantic. I loved the structure. It was really cool! The bottom was the same as the top, like a... I dunno what shape. What do you call the structure?!

It really is beautiful, my friend. You are the King of Romance!

~ Noodle.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. Not sure what to call it. A Jack format I guess.

[s y e]

Yay! Your own format! Go jack!

[Easterlily]

This was so bittersweet....A very thoughtful introspection and an honest vulnerability portrayed....Beautifully done.....

[Jack...]

Thanks so much for visiting and leaving such kind words.

[Emerald Seas]

Such a majestic writing that pairs perfectly with your picture. Wouldn't it be wonderful if our heartfelt desires fluttered across the miles to the ones we love? This poem would surely warm the heart of any intended and brighten her day. Romantic wishes across the winds... Beautiful!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweetest of friends. Happy you enjoyed this. Happy Sunday morning to you Sera.

[Emerald Seas]

Good morning/afternoon! Have a great day, Jack. I'll be back later to read - another busy day :)

[TL Boehm]

Oh you're good. So what is this form called is it diamante? I know its harder than it looks
Sitting in a dark office dreaming - yes - that's how a lot of my poetic kids are birthed. At least yours are soft and gentle and don't bite
this is a lovely -wistful write

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Tammy, this form is called, the top half looked like this so the bottom half does too. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Another lovely and loving piece of poetry. Is this another of your photographs because it is simply stunning Jack!

[Jack...]

Thanks John and yes, that is a south Texas sunrise.

[Mark]

very romantic, evoked images of sitting in a breakfast nook contemplating while watching the sun rise where she is... Love the form you made as well... a heart?

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Mark. It can be whatever you want it to be.

[Sami Khalil]

Love the poem and the form. Brilliant and great...Thank you for penning...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Sami.

[Frieda P]

One word, STELLAR. Favorite of mine Jack, this one just sings to me on the page, yep, you are the master of romance. ;-)

100/100

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet friend.

[Kristallo]

Stunning slice of romantic musings, Jack. You have such a sweetly delicate finesse when expressing the murmuring whispers of a nostalgic heart. Each moment is pregnant with the duality of warmest memories and the bitterness of separation, like the heartache of a haunted breeze that sighs over the brow of a lover in isolation. It's just beautiful. I adored this section:

Causing the emptiness in this lonely life to breathe
Hiding the pain of my wanting soul behind a seamed smile
Sending my love out to only you (for you are my forever sunrise)

In the distance.

The ending is exquisite, I was quite moved by the entire piece. Wonderful job on this one.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Kristallo. I am happy you enjoyed this poem. It was written from my heart during a recent sunrise.

[Brett Pritchard]

Love the formation of the text Jack, nice job.
Also the depiction of the sweet promise brought by a new day and the longing of love. Counterpointed starkly with the solitude and isolation and its engulfing hold.

Brilliant as ever my friend.

BP

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Brett...

[Brett Pritchard]

Always truly welcome Jack.

BP

[redflutterby]

Romantic and beautiful Jack.

[Jack...]

I appreciate your visit and kind words Red. Nice to see you here.