Tears in Heaven

and yet

this gives me pause

the ticking of the eternal clock

this mortal frame

the lasting pain of knowing

each regret

how long did I languish

in vain, did I balance

albeit, tenuously

each step made with certain grace

that flowed through each mistake,

I was certain not to make

we find ourselves here

against the wall

behind the lives

we never made

instead, they fill our dream state

I meet you there

you're never late,

and together

we chase the sun

dare I

whisper to myself

attempt to say

after all these years,

the truth untold.

you were the one

now, turn the page...

Reviews

[Hi]

This is I think the most succinct, but encompassing poems I have read of yours so far. I think it far surpasses the specific intention; the loss because of doubt, still far reaching faith if only in fantasy.

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, Matt!

I am moved by your comments and deeply appreciative....

read moreThank you, Matt!

I am moved by your comments and deeply appreciative....

Thank you for taking the time to stop by.

Alisa ;-)

[Insight "MH"]

Time becomes different when life becomes painful, it stretches till there is a sense of no end. This is a wonderful poem, thank you for sharing.

[Alisa Js]

Thank you for your comments. I will be by soon.

Alisa

[Insight "MH"]

You are welcome.

[highonwords]

this is absolutely first-rate - the lover missing out on true love - he could have been the one, but unfortunately, the lover failed in some way to sustain the love for her beloved - and she is full of regret, but there is nothing she can do but dream about what could have been

regards,
steph

[Alisa Js]

Thank you so much for your most insightful comments! I will be by soon.

[Sandra Nair]

Hey, what a nice work this is. I really appreciate you, dear author.

[Alisa Js]

Thank you Sandra for your comments. I will be by soon.

Alisa💫

[Sandra Nair]

Welcome,dear.

[Corset]

love has no inner clock, it carries on and on, ticks in seasons. My favorite part :
we find ourselves here
against the wall
behind the lives
we never made

instead, they fill our dream state
I meet you there
you're never late,
and together
we chase the sun

[Alisa Js]

Thank you for your kind comments😃

[. serah .]

-- ohhhh... the closing is absolutely stunning... -- for me, this poem is about acknowledging that which we must as a necessary step before moving on... and that is a powerful insight into the human psyche, alisa... because most of the times we tend to struggle as we try to deny what we absolutely must not deny... -- or, maybe this is just my perspective... -- regardless, this was a fabulous read... -- it's heartbreaking and moving poetry and yet it leads one to open doors rather than locked ones...

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, so kindly... serah.

I will be by soon.

Wishing you well.read moreThank you, so kindly... serah.

I will be by soon.

Wishing you well.

Alisa ;-)

[. serah .]

-- my privilege, alisa... and ditto... hope you're feeling better... you've been in my thoughts... :)

[Antoñyo]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this...twice.
A thought-provoking piece with tenderness and pain balanced beautifully within a spiritual setting

Thanks for the share!

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, Antonyo...

I will be by soon.

Alisa