I have held you
like a dangerous criminal
in memory
behind bars of steel
Tossed you away
like a forgotten nightmare
and painted the word 'Vacancy'
over that vein which once belonged to you
between the cushions
of my mind
you tease like hidden candy
that no one should see
but yesterday I heard
you were back in town
disobediently, they've begun to pop out
all those memories
that money can't buy
and time can't seem to erase
they came rushing out
forceful and fast
with the power of
an overflooded dam
like an incorrigible thief
you stole away
the peace of my reality
once again
our worlds collide
and It's showing
all over my face
my arms ache
to hold you
my lips tremble
to form words
to say your sweet name
to kiss you
to kiss you
to kiss you
oh, would I die
just to kiss you
one last time
baby
maybe.....
Great poem about the temptations of "past lives" and the ghosts of loves gone for a reason: They were not only yesterday, they were "wrong" in a lot of ways. But sometimes they still call... Very cool theme almost everyone can relate to... As I've said you're a poet for a large audience
I think that these "temptations" exist with almost anything in life that we don't have complete closure with. I know that until I can really put something to rest in my mind and in my heart... say my goodbye's in essence... I struggle with it over and over again. My temptation in life right now is Haiti... Oh, I need to go back there and say my goodbye's and let go of that half of my heart and life. Sigh... someday...
...to remember one with such conviction...a thief of the heart...breaks in...and gives your poetic passion...all the words returning...to end with a question mark.
this is excellent work Bernice...
John
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on April 3, 2008
Brings to mind Ophellia, or the final act in Romeo and Julie lassy...
to say your sweet name
to kiss you
to kiss you
to kiss you
oh, would I die
just to kiss you
one last time
baby
maybe..... Defo maybe, in the ole potting shed at 3:30 for an hour or 50.. Bet hubby loves thou..
Top poem Bernice, it reaches the parts other poems don't...
MMmmm, must have been one good piece of lovin' to have you stirring all those emotions from the mention of a name. You did a wonderful job capturing those emotions and memories.
Lavendar Jazz
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I was in a rapture of memories myself Bernice!!
Your Poetry Is Captivating Emotions!
The ownership of emotions that even the thought of that person can make our strength buckle!! We know that they are not good for us...
YET Hummmmm....
love has it's own set of ruels!! And alas so does Passion! :)
Beautiful Emotions!
Beautiful Poetess!!
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie
Inspirational poetry, written from the heart and soul. Verses that are well-suited for reading on a rainy day and that are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
WHISPERS OF THE HEART is artist and author J. Allen Wilson's second book of poetry.It can be autographed and shipped within 48 hours of order. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
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Cryssa :~)
Newfie Hugs, Rose
this is excellent work Bernice...
John
to say your sweet name
to kiss you
to kiss you
to kiss you
oh, would I die
just to kiss you
one last time
baby
maybe..... Defo maybe, in the ole potting shed at 3:30 for an hour or 50.. Bet hubby loves thou..
Top poem Bernice, it reaches the parts other poems don't...
Your animated description of your emotions pulls the reader into the temptation. Alas, sounds like he's a dangerous character, at least for you! :)
Connie
Be always safe,
Karen
Lavendar Jazz
I was in a rapture of memories myself Bernice!!
Your Poetry Is Captivating Emotions!
The ownership of emotions that even the thought of that person can make our strength buckle!! We know that they are not good for us...
YET Hummmmm....
love has it's own set of ruels!! And alas so does Passion! :)
Beautiful Emotions!
Beautiful Poetess!!
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie