Made For You

I have a deep conviction that our lives are eternal, that it is waking and sleeping, that we are born together with the people we love lifetime after lifetime.

In another world, I was made for you,

but you have forgotten my voice and face.

Lifetimes have distorted your point of view,

and I am a lost star drifting in space.

 

I wear your shadow in harbors of light.

In another world, I was made for you.

I burn a candle in this lonely night;

and with each flicker, I am melting through.

 

I wait with intention like morning dew

tenderly kissing a slumbering rose.

In another world, I was made for you

with passionate petals that never close.

 

Unfasten this shadow to sacred grace.

Wrap me in whispers braided soft and true.

Grant me an echo, a sweet sigh, a trace.

In another world, I was made for you.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Nick Warwick]

The atmosphere of inter-world longing and waiting jumps off the page here, and curiously evokes Cathy in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, a ghostly, heart driven calling. In the poem we have "another world" where in the novel it was about either side of the grave. This is more ambiguous, could be a case of parallel universes, or successive incarnations. But the latter seems more plausible, as the sense of endless recurring until something is resolved, artfully conjured in the way the line slips slowly down the lines in successive verses, has a karmic feel. And the first line of the second verse stands out as the perfect description of the essence of being in a relationship. Beautifully crafted.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Nick, for such a wonderful review. I am glad that you paid a visit. I hope to see more of you.

[Susan 🦋]

Linda Marie this is a gorgeous write. A love that transcends time itself. Your ability to convey such deep emotion is simply inspiring. I absolutely love reading your work. 💐

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Susan. I appreciate you and your kind words.

[Richard🖌]

Dear Linda Marie 🌾

With a soft, almost wispy, feel you've gathered your skillful quill to dip into stardusted ink in rendering a perfect French Quatern, making the most discerning poetess or bard wish they'd created any one of the uniquely original lines dancing here before us upon the page.
Your refrain flows seamlessly as it steps down through each verse, as glowing out through the spirit of each line after and before.
As You, I, too, embrace the wondrous notion our connected loving energies endure throughout all eternity, and that in this cosmic flow we blend and meld as light through water, our souls and spirits become united to touch again 'n again 'n again........✨

"Grant me an echo, a sweet sigh, a trace.
In another world, I was made for you." ⁓ Richard🖌

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Richard. It has been a long while since your words have reviewed my work and graced me with your presence. You are always so thoughtful and effulgent, bringing joy with every breath. Thank you. :)

[Richard🖌]

Then,
I am joyful, too.

[willweb]

I love this. I love how the repeating line moves down in the stanzas. I also love the message enclosed in the lines. And lines, there are do many that touched me, that I could repeat as well. I truly enjoy your style. Beautiful.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Will. It is always a pleasure to hear your thoughts. I am honored.