Linger

Dedicated to the love of my life.

 

As I think of you and me

I stop to look across
the placid water and
the quiet lulls my thoughts
into a slow state.

I linger in a feeling

and savor treasured memories,

and my head spins
with dulcet images
in lost reverie.

I notice that it is the shore
that gives boundary and definition
and it’s that boundary

that gives the water depth.

 

I’m reminded of
that brief moment in between
now and yesterday where
the desperate heart
yearned to feel.

Where I dreamt of
serendipitous tomorrows
floating into the silky lagoon
of my loneliness.

 

I only needed a simple ripple
to move me in this place,
to know your sultry touch
on the fabric
of my gossamer reality

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading and commenting.

Reviews

[Heather]

Revery, I read your poems with my mind wide open ready to drink in every word. The ripple of the water and the touch of a woman.. such a sensual pairing. I can close my eyes and feel your words. I love when poetry does that to me. This poem is beautiful.

[Revery]

I love your reviews as well and am honored by your admiration of my work. You are so kind. Thank you.

[EileenMarie]

This is beautiful & moving. The imagery is perfect .. The style and words you choose are very captivating!
Great write!

[Revery]

Thank you so much. Don't know how I missed your comment. Sorry so long to reply.

[Jetta Zippora]

So lovely. Your words flow in a breathtaking wave, and it is a soothing and gracious image and feel in my mind and heart as I read. Brilliant write, my friend.

[Revery]

Thank you so much, I very much appreciate your review.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

What a stunningly tender glimpse into a heart that knows a true love. Beautifully written and conveyed. Serene, and appreciated.

[Revery]

Thank you so much, I am humbled by your statements. So kind.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

It is beautiful, and sounds like an admirable love. :)

[Yheela]

Wonderful about something beautiful.

[Revery]

Thank you Yheeta

[Poetic Justice]

simply delightful

[Revery]

Thank you dear.

[Georgia Gypsy]

The imagery is so fluid and paints such a brilliant picture that it took me through some memories of my own, just by reading. Really like the word usage in the verses too...:)

[Revery]

Thank you Georgia.

[Emerald Seas]

Ah, this is beautiful. I haven't read much on WC in a long time. What a welcome sight to read this wonderfully orchestrated piece as my first reading this evening. Well done, my friend!

[Revery]

Thank you so much Sirrah.

[Forest Green]

Picture-perfection...!

To the final line this poem is complete, gentle, honest, and evidence of much skill...!

[Revery]

Steel, thank you for the comments on my poem, I'm humbled.

[...]

This is beyond beautiful, revery, it's pure liquid sublime :)

[Revery]

Thank you for reading and reviewing Lynn.

[Ina]

Beautiful, compelling, and reflective. Nice structure too :)

[Revery]

Thank you Ina. :)