... so lyrical; a wonderful poem. may i share my own version of this theme?
No Promises
Woo me not with promised days of splendor,
And tell me no sweet tales of things to come.
Let there be nothing asked, save surrender,
Just touch me for this moment, just this one.
Give me all, hold nothing for tomorrow,
For only angels know what time will bring.
Ecstasies may turn to hurt and sorrow,
I care not, for your touch will soothe the sting.
Love, hold me now, more I dare not promise;
There's nothing sure save this one sweet embrace.
Time may take the memory of it from us,
As lightning leaves the sky without a trace.
Such white heat cools, as comes the sun to rise.
Forgotten, save the glimmer in my eyes.
A story set in 10 years time where two bodies are found in the river NITH in Dumfries, south west Scotland. One is a blind musician and police informant while the other is Poppy, a young girl. It brings Mark and Carla together with different views i
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No Promises
Woo me not with promised days of splendor,
And tell me no sweet tales of things to come.
Let there be nothing asked, save surrender,
Just touch me for this moment, just this one.
Give me all, hold nothing for tomorrow,
For only angels know what time will bring.
Ecstasies may turn to hurt and sorrow,
I care not, for your touch will soothe the sting.
Love, hold me now, more I dare not promise;
There's nothing sure save this one sweet embrace.
Time may take the memory of it from us,
As lightning leaves the sky without a trace.
Such white heat cools, as comes the sun to rise.
Forgotten, save the glimmer in my eyes.