And my smile grows...of you

Just thinking of her.

And my smile grows…of you

 

when clouded days appear

yet still I find sunshine is brightly filling each corner of my heart

glowing with every thought that illumines me… of you

 

“Your light finds me through a the dense charcoal mist”

 

When winds blow a’ gusty scattering of dust,

as I find the air sweet as magnolia petals saved in my pocket,

bring me the unforgettable fragrance… of you

 

“The sweet breath of your nature flows over me”

 

when soaring heat batters my crimson skin

but the cool breeze of love soothes my sunburned shoulders

in affections softly flowing from the fingertips...of you

 

“Cool spring zephyrs wrap your love about my body”

 

when I sit in a darkened space, alone with only my dreams

and a teardrop finds my cheek in a glistened falling line

happily, as I relive each eternal memory…of you

 

“And my smile grows…of you”

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[icelandicblue]

Ah zephyrs and magnolias...sweet memories and then the tear of reality. It seems all things in life exist as double edged swords but you as always emphasize the positive aspects of love even when it is lost. This is a very touching poem with hints of Tennyson's In Memoriam (although that was for the love of a friend).

[Jack...]

Anne, isn't it always for the love of a friend that brings our hearts to this moment? Your kind words make my heart sing my sweet friend. Thank you so very much.

[Rita L. Sev]

Wonderful imagery - I especially like that last stanza - you always find the words to make the heart swoon... Lovely, Jack!

[Jack...]

Rita, your smile and your kind words make me swoon with each and every visit. Thank you so much.

[Lisa Victoria]

Beautiful Jack....your use of imagery is clear and vivid.....such a romantic writing. I love it!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent:)

Lisa

[Jack...]

Lisa, your kind words thrill me this day and always when you visit. Thank you so much.

[Lisa Victoria]

You're very welcome Jack:)

[Pryde Foltz]

This is a really fantastic write, Jack. So romantic you are, my friend. So romantic.

[Jack...]

Pryde, when my romantic poetry brings beautiful women to my page such as yourself, romantic thoughts just seem to grow within my mind. Thank you so very much.

[J. Kell]

Another fantastic romantic poem Jack! The images and metaphor you use are really beautiful and well written. The ending made me smile :).

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend.

[Frieda P]

I'm running out of things to say in a review to you Jack, I just sigh a lot when I'm on your page, soon I'm going to hyperventilate...did I mention this makes me want to swoon, yeah, that.

[Jack...]

I love it when I can make you swwon desr sweet Frieda. When my eyes see that you have visited my page and my mind understands how beautiful you are, my day becomes even more beautiful. Thank you so very much.

[redflutterby]

This is as soft as a whisper jack...and so beautiful!! Always the romantic!! You just made me sigh...;-)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my sweet and alway kind friend. Nothing is more beautiful than your friendship

[BlackDahlia]

As always great work Jack, my favourite part is:

when I sit in a darkened space, alone with only my dreams

and a teardrop finds my cheek in a glistened falling line

happily, as I relive each eternal memory…of you

Simply beautiful.

Isn't it funny how memories have a way of either slaying us or reviving us. Very nice my friend.

[Jack...]

It is always a highlight of my day to find you have visited my work. Thank you so very much for your sweet words my friend.

[MsJewel]

I love how softly your words float across the page Jack. This is one of those love poems that just curls right up in my heart and stays there. Beautiful, beautiful poetry. :) Julie

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Julie for bring a smile to my face this day with your kind words.

[Sami Khalil]

Well you have covered all the times of the day and night , the dreams and nightmares without her , the lighted days and darkened spaces , but then you like to relive every waking moment of her. A very romantic write...Splendid...:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Sami for your always kind words.

[Sami Khalil]

YOu are welcome...:)