Eyes vigorously scan the horizon
for the slightest movement
that might stir my soul
into retrieving lost vitality
Rain beats down on the pavement
so forcefully that the rhythm
echoes across the square
like the sound from a hundred drummers
Sirens peal amid the wind
ebbing and flowing relentlessly
as though this were the beginnings
of a destructive tide
Finally I see you in the distance
walking toward me with pride
a pensive smile now drawn
apon my anxious heart
Oblivious to world of chaos
surrounding us in this moment
the only thing that matters
is being held in your embrace
all other life, the rain, everything ....
is nothing but a faint hum against my skin
Author notes
Inspired by image prompt of a couple hugging in the rain found on the following site http://www.lovepicturesoflove.net/ and the quote "Soul meets soul on lover's lips." ~ by Percy Bysshe Shelly ~
A contest entry
- Embrace~ by poet2angels.
700 points, ended January 13, 16 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Detailed critique welcome
Comments
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The title is so perfect for this beautiful piece and you captured the meaning of the image in your lovely poem...
Beautifully written, every line!
TY for entering!
Lynda
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Daddy this is an absolutely beautiful poem. the emotions that I felt throughout this piece are intense. wow, so many thoughts running through my mind, this poem hit me hard.
I am really glad that you sent me this link ..
good luck
kat
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