Another time, another place.....

Sparkling, crystallized infinitesimal grains of sand,
shine brightly under the glow of afternoon sun.
Heart weighs heavy with the passage of time,
waiting for your return, again to be as one.

Watching as you boarded the waiting ship,
standing high above and waving down.
It rained that day, the ocean was angry,
letting you see the smile hiding the frown.

Anticipating your visits while asleep, dreaming,
months have passed with no word, no sign.
Each day at sunset, walking along the shore,
praying for your return, trying not to opine.

Believed to be that magical time of year,
shopping, wrapping gifts, making a choice.
Yet, everywhere your face becomes so vivid,
the feel of your touch and sound of your voice.

As pelicans dive down for their evening meal,
the scent of your cologne permeates the air.
Another time, another place, a future to unfold,
awaiting your return with patience and care.

Together sharing the fruits of life long dreams,
quickly we lose what we hold most dear.
Wind picking up whistling as it passes,
first snow begins falling as children cheer.

Knitted white blanket, one flake at a time,
glides gently down to find its rightful place.
Transforming landscape traps the moonlight,
picturesque beauty filled with God's grace.

Sparkling, crystallized infinitesimal grains of sand,
shine brightly under the glow of afternoon sun.
Heart weighs heavy with the passage of time,
waiting for your return, again to be as one.

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
12/2/2010 © All rights reserved