Somewhere Past Surreal

That old famaliar song that used to belong to you and someone else

"Our song" obsesses, somewhere past surreal
As a wayward shadow's breeze breaks free
And light enters thoughts, overtakes “without you daze”
Where, everywhere your essence spills
Drops of breaths upon my skin as pianos begin to play

 

I feel the air of specter’s dance
The ballad's passion luring ghosts from long ago
With bitter sweet melodies of elixir's tears
The drops of, "where did our forevers go?"
And lyrics start to drag me down love’s forgotten roads

 

A smokey, sultry voice accentuates simple yesteryears
Before, left unsaid words, that made you go away
I fight not to see the sunrise reflecting morning eyes
Your endless smiles, walk again beside
And mend this fragile heart, if only for today

 

Somewhere past surreal shudders with...
Awakenings by the apparition's shattering kiss
Sending the tides of song receding into a now silent mist
Where the yearning unrestrained, strives to linger on... 

Within the obsessing reminisce

Reviews

[Jade]

Music is a wonderful escape, I really enjoyed this write, so nicely written and expressed

[Michael G. Smith]

Thank so much.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love music
I have hundreds of songs that mean something
Great work

[Michael G. Smith]

Thank so much. I love music each song in my phone touches a certain chord in my hearts of memories. I believe this true for everybody.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes I believe so

[Giulia King]

I think everyone has a special song that they hold close to them. This piece really took me on a journey

[Michael G. Smith]

Music defines momentS in our lives. Thanks for stopping by.

[KT-B]

it's so true a song can bring back a memory as sharp as if it was yesterday and sometimes provoke fond yearnings of past loves....I love this whimsical write of yesteryear memories :)

[Michael G. Smith]

Oh yeah, I can't listen to the carpenters or Glen campbell because they make remember the pain of losing them. Music is a very poweful thing. Thanks for stopping by again.

[KT-B]

aw that's so sad :( - there's certain songs I hear and I can see and hear my mum/dad singing the song and having a wee dance... so powerful as you say - it's always a pleasure :)

[Michael G. Smith]

Have you ever watched the movie Somewhere in time from the 80s with Christopher Reeves? It was kind of the inspiration for this piece. I listen to the title track of the soundtrack most nights to help me sleep. It's beautifully haunting.

[KT-B]

No I don't think I've seen that but I'll look out for it and definitely have a listen to the soundtrack - you always give great advice, I've learned so much from you in the short time we've been friends - thank you :)

[Michael G. Smith]

I know you'll like but you have to watch it with your significant other Cuz it's a real tear jerker romantic love story. The wife and I just watched Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris the other night. I didn't think I'd like because I'm not a big Woody fan but it was quite charning.

[KT-B]

ah he won't like it then lol - need to watch it alone :( - I've never seen that one either... I'm not a big woody allen fan either but if I get a chance I will watch that too and

[KT-B]

let you know what I think :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Your endless smiles, walk again beside
And mend this fragile heart, if only for today"

A beautiful piece spoken with a voice of reliving memories... Loved the feel of it.

[Michael G. Smith]

Thanks, those darn ghosts of love always haunting the heart especially through music. Glad you stopped by.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

True . they do..
You're welcome. Always a pleasure reading 😊

[Pryde Foltz]

I love this love song within a love song. Great concept and lovely write.

[Michael G. Smith]

Thank you for your comment Pryde.

[SyberRose]

Beautifully penned...sometimes memories are all one has as they grow older...and a song can
take them back in time when they were young and in love...the ghost of a memory...Rose:)

[Michael G. Smith]

Yes that pesky ghost of lovd.

[Avinash]

Revisit of memories of old love ..may be this beautiful poem is an attempt to look for an answer.

[Michael G. Smith]

Yes. I think we are always trying to answer why couldn't it last.

[rutherford]

Excellent description of the power of a song to remind you of something. Savored this line for its richness: "Awakenings by the apparition's shattering kiss"

[Michael G. Smith]

Thanks again.