Of this I write, hope, dream…

Of this I write, hope, dream…

 

Lying here between the folds of an uncaring sheet

A wind chime blustery morning calls me from sleep

Tracing shadows on dark walls through desperate eyes

Counting minutes on a clock’s reflective markings

 

Rain drips from altered eaves steadily, slowly falling

In syncopated patterns on damp grass clippings

Teasing my mind in the endless possibilities

Of what my desires, even at this hour plead

 

Your image finds me, still and silent

Questions come in long sentences

Breaking down dreams of distance church bells

Wondering if we truly could be, together

 

Will you ever find love again, could you

In the arms of one who imagines your beauty

Tastes your lips in midnight thoughts

Feels your skin on chilly twilight sighs

 

Of this I write, not because it is who I am

But because it is what I was meant to be

Poetically entwined, metaphorically wrapped

Draped upon your heart in phrases of collected verse

 

Read aloud as a smiling sun approaches

Whispering your name over the horizon’s wonder

Echoing of this affection that drains my soul

And longs to breathe you for the very first time

 

From my pen flows lonely ink

In lace-like frilly fonts of an italicized nature

Curling around these words penned in the dark

Hoping you see, hoping you read, hoping…………

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Cassie]

from your pen flows very good poetry that is fully of imagery, beautiful words, emotions, sometimes very lonely sad emotions, and am glad your pen shared this with us. keep them coming.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Sunshine for your kindness always.

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

This is from a poet's heart. I can relate to the feelings described in this and follow the thought process that it took to write it.

"Of this I write, not because it is who I am
But because it is what I was meant to be"

This is the anthem of all who are passionate about whatever it is they have set their heart to do, and I congratulate you for communicating that so beautifully.

[Jack...]

Emma, I truly appreciate your kind words to me today. You have humbled me on this page. Thank you again, so very much.

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

You are very welcome. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

The tenor sings, the artist paints, and the poet... writes like this. Amazing, Jack - so many lines and images here that I love, I cannot pick out a favorite. Beautiful is the word for your poetry, and your soul...

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Rita. I am thrilled by your comments today. You are far to kind to me.

[Blue]

"Of this I write, not because it is who I am
But because it is what I was meant to be
Poetically entwined, metaphorically wrapped
Draped upon your heart in phrases of collected verse" -My favorite stanza.

Jack, you astound me! This is clearly written from the heart, and thank you for letting me eavesdrop on your beautiful thoughts. The last line is brilliant, too. Clap, clap!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. Stop by anytime. Happy this one touched you.

[A. Amos]

Jack I love the way you write, as every poem is reflection of your soul and if your reader can sense it. I hope she will adore your extreme love for her. All the best my friend

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much for your kind words to me. I am pleased you enjoyed my poetic offering today.

[redzone]

longing, yes hope, dreams, desires, yes yes yes.. but it was poetically entwined, metaphorically wrapped that made me think Y E S . I am sure she will read and love.. glad I stopped by to read.. thanks Jack, it truly is a richly romantic poem. ~~redzone

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. I am thrilled you enjoyed this. We can all dream...

[Angel]

wow...................
You've outdone yourself, my romantic friend.
I shall dream of handsome knights on beautiful white chargers tonight...

[Jack...]

Happy this could make you dream Angel. Thanks so much.

[Angel]

Oh, don't wake me...we are about to share love's first kiss...
mmmmmmmmmmm

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is so moving and touching and heartfelt.Your words are pure poetry:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Vidya.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome :)

[Brittany Zedalis]

Poetically entwined, metaphorically wrapped

Draped upon your heart in phrases of collected verse

Oh my goodness, you've mesmerized me again.
:]

[Jack...]

Thank you Brittany for your kind words

[Pryde Foltz]

From my pen flows lonely ink

In lace-like frilly fonts of an italicized nature

Curling around these words penned in the dark

Hoping you see, hoping you read, hoping…………

The meta poem seems to be in the air these days. So elegant and graceful, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Pryde