Golden flame from white waxy pillars
set in silver candlesticks
undulates in obedience to air conditioner's breeze
spreading a soft and enticing light
across the table set for two,
a romantic and intimate dinner careful planned and served
on finest china with crystal wine glasses,
to try and rekindle the magic of their wedding day from ten years ago.
But his eyes stare away, having grown so cold and indifferent,
mind snared in valley where heart beats without passion for her,
this ritual of ring vows celebration unable to bring fire to his icy love
lost to hours spent pursing gold instead of their marriage's treasure.
Anniversary first time they have been together in a week,
with husband gone on business trip, as happens so very often,
still absent in his soul,
now a stranger who shares her same last name,
candle of joy having melted,
leaving her feeling as if stranded on a deserted island
instead of nuptial sanctuary.
Author notes
Prompt: Missing You More Then Ever
A contest entry
- quickie by Blooming Poet.
300 points, ended June 2, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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ah, do we fall out of love, or do we fall out of passion? Do weneed the same apssion all the time? Is there not something of comfort in jsut being who you are...passion-filled or not? Such a conundrum..it is so easy not to work at stuff any more. Great write...provoking thoughts, indeed.
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penman
Very very said this on is. Happens all the time to which is a shame. Good luck with your poem in the contest
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That's so sad, yet I'm sure it happens all too often!! The most lonely you can ever be is when you are with someone, whose heart isn't with you.
Wonderful take on that prompt!
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You said that in a nutshell bubs. I know this one only too well. You did a great job on this one... I love it.. Great take on the prompt!!
Best of luck in this contest!!
and love
Nyetta
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excellent~
Well lil brother
First I looked at the pic and the prompt
I think you have penned this ever so well
Love the imagery this poem evokes...
Best of luck in the contest
It's a winner in my book
Hugs
Susan~~~
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Sigh this is sad I am in a crying mood today blah goodluck in the contest
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