I would steal time, if I could.

Beautiful and sad song.

                    I would steal time, if I could for you.

Once I believed I was invincible and today I know.

All of us, can break into pieces, like the broken glass of time.

If I could,

I would steal second, hours and days to be with you.

I would never release you.

I didn't know,

you were a beautiful flower in my life,

the kindest and sweetest lady,

I ever knew.

I was a runner,

running from ghosts and demons.

And you took me in.

Today the running man,

he learn too late.

No-one wait for the restless man.

It is too late for me.

You have left my world and the longing for you,

became just first star wishes and my ocean prayers.

Now the dark poet,

write on paper,

portraits of softness and wonder.

He told the moon,

I love you, I love you, I love you.

My Gypsy gal.

You were my righteous days,

my perfect nights.

I would steal time, If I could.

To be able to hold you near,

to be able to see your laughing eyes,

to know, love was near.

                         Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Anne Martin]

More than just words. Having lost my father recently, it was kind of a gut punch when you hit the line:

You have left my world and the longing for you,
became just first star wishes and my ocean prayers.

Slow down, running man and look at the scenery. It's there for you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Anne. Once running man slow downed and did okay. Most of us don't appreciate the sweetness till she is gone.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very sweet poem. It's hard to lose someone.

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes my friend. Very difficult. I know you understand. We must make the good days last forever. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.

[NotUsinganymore]

You're welcome. Please read my poem c:

[Cassie]

Dancing coyote writes so so beautifully

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Cassie for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Gee]

On what a terrible gift is hindsight, more often than not pointing out what should have been done but now cannot .
Lovely words Coyote, sad, melancholy, but lovely all the same.

[Coyote Poetry]

Hindsight, the poets and writers wealth. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Light and ashes]

This is so beautiful and incredibly romantic.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my dear friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Light and ashes]

You're welcome

[iceintheattic]

Ah Coyote, this is poignant but I truly appreciate the viewpoint of the runner. I thought about my beloved who oftentimes run when it's too much for us but till will the patient of the chaser or the waiter shall reside within the proximity of a runner? I don't even have an answer but this, makes me tolerable I suppose. Thank you though for this poem for thought -

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Poet. All of us must learn. We must stop and find a safe place.

[iceintheattic]

Cheers Coyote :))

[Carolynn]

This is such a heart felt cry to that lover that is lost, gone forever, and the remorse for losing her - beautiful words for love and longing :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Carolynn. I appreciate the comment.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

This is special
It’s so personal and true to your feelings
You have let us in on your love and regrets
Described the restless running man brilliant

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Julie. The running man learn one day. He is alone.