As I walked in silence under
a satin sky of silver grey and blue
before I reached the cemetery gates
my emotions started to break through.
No matter how hard I tried
I just couldn't break free
from the intense longing ache
welling up deep inside of me.
The wind let out a hollow sigh
I'm sure she could feel my pain,
as my tears began to fall
like soft spring April rain.
Entering through black iron gates
into the tunnel I slowly stepped,
until I reached the tiny niche
where we so often met.
The gentle warmth of the saffron sun
started to dry my face,
but all I wanted was the warmth
from your tender strong embrace.
As I gazed down upon the gravestones
stood cold in regimental lines,
I wondered when you held me tight
and looked deep into my eyes,
could you really see and feel
the secrets held within my soul.
How passionately I love you,
when we're apart,
how I always feel less whole.
I continued down the tunnel
into the heart of the cemetery
in deep thought I tried to find comfort
in my many precious memories.
I watched as workmen cut the grass
as I sat upon a grey cold stone,
and thought how nice it would be
if we could bottle up that smell.
In the background songbirds sang
their sweetest morning melody,
as my heart beat in soft syncopation
the song of you and me.
It took me to a better place,
a perfect russet red autumn day.
Where we frolicked like teenagers
chatted, laughed, kissed and played.
Rolled about on the grass,
like the ocean rolls upon the shore.
Did things to each other
we had never done before.
I lingered for awhile in my own Nirvana
where I felt happy, blessed and content,
and thought of all the beautiful carefree hours
together we had spent.
Before my heart and thoughts conspired
once more to make me cry.
Again the wind seemed to understand
my feelings I held so deep inside.
As she twirled amongst the trees and leaves
she let out a knowing wuther.
She knows my heart inside out
and that I will never love another.
I let her breath soothe my face
take the heat out of my tears
as I worked out how I was going
to overcome my deepest fears...
Of being able to miss you without
feeling so bereft,
of finding the comfort that I need
in the special memories that are left.
As I looked up into the satin sky
of silver grey and blue,
I prayed I'd be blessed with extra time
to enjoy the pleasure of loving you.
I told God you are softer than a feather
and honeysuckle sweet,
that the gentle love you bestow on me
makes my world complete.
I explained I wasn't ready
just yet to let you go,
that I'm not strong enough to face
the world without you all alone.
Making my way out of the cemetery
and up the stone Cathedral steps
I was blessed by an halo of gold
that put my heart at rest.
As I looked up into the sky
of satin silver grey and blue,
the halo was that of God,
but the face I saw was you.
Author notes
photo art by: Wayne Leon Learmond, writer, poet, and artist
onesugar
A contest entry
- Picture Inspired Imagery by ennovy.
700 points, ended June 17, 16 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Comments
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This is a very sad heartfelt poem it truly is heartbreaking when we have to let loved ones go.
Construction wise this was a little on the long side for my attention but that is my problem, not yours. Best wishes to you and thank you for entering. -
wow this was beautufully written.
thanks for entering& good luck
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Thank you for reading and commenting
Valued and appreciated
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This was a marvelously constructed mournful poem. I can usually tell when an auther put a lot of hard work, time, and emotion into a poem because when reading such a piece, I feel as though I am right there.
This eloquent piece did a great job at taking the reader nn a sorrowful journey into your mind to be amongst a mix of emotions. Love, longing, prayer, sorrow.
I especially enjoyed the ending which seemed to rap things up and it came at the appropriate time. Then again, such is life and every life endeavor.
Good poem, good luck in the contest, and thanks for entering.
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wow
the poem reminds of the promise in the Bible that a time will come nobody will cry, mourn and be in pain again because Jehovah God will take away death.
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Your comment made me look at my poem again,
I can see how you could pick up on the promise in the Bible
of God taking death away and there being no more mourning crying
or pain.
Thank you for taking your time to read and comment
Valued and appreciated, ~sugar~
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hm... this poem is pretty good! Kept my attention. "The wind let out a hollow sigh
I'm sure she could feel my pain,
as my tears began to fall
like soft spring April rain."
Nice job with that one. I don't remember the word I'm looking for, when I remember it I'll let you know. lol. You did an amazing job writing this piece! I absolutely loved it!! Keep up your amazing work. Congratulations on your bronze trophy and I wish you the best of luck in the contest!!!
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Thank you very much for your lovely comment
valued and appreciated
~sugar~
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I thought it was a really good poem for sure, the only thing that threw me off was that the picture looks exactly the same as one of the ones i took but then again im sure there are hundreds that look oh so similar, i loved your use of sensory in this poem and i hope you continue to write. This was definitely a long poem but worth the extra reading. Im not much of a religous person but i've experienced something similar, beautiful!
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Thank you for taking your time to read and comment,
valued and appreciated
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Lovely, beautiful, and fantastic. What a perfect poem!
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Thank you for stopping by to read and leaving your lovely comment
Valued and appreciated
~sugar~
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whoa!! kinda long but I was hanging on every word...you have told an incredible tale of love and loss here. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I hope you do well with the contest entry. peace and light always in ALL ways, kp
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment
valued and appreciated
~sugar~
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Deeply Impressed
with this piece sis, I think you let your hair down on this one LOVED the imagery
Wayne did an excellent job with this photo, captured the Essence of the Beautiful Darknes.
Thanks for sharing sugarcookie
Ephiphany-
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Thank you sissy poo always a pleasure to read and receive your lovely comment
~sugar~
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Wow.
That was spectacular. You've done some good poems, but this may your best; and this is not lip service. It had everything that a poem of this type should have: passion, romance, nostalgic thoughts. So well-done, sis.
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Thank you bro for your lovely comment
as always a pleasure.
Love your sis ~sugar~
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damn! you did a very great imagination with this here poem sweetheart been a while since i read you splendid i enjoyed it
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A pleasure as always sis to have you stop by and grace my page
Thank you for your lovely comment hon
~sugar~
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Hun
I will say this..
I loved the imagery, the sadness I felt, the place I felt also I was there with you
You touched my heart and the pain you were feeling
beautifully penned
Love Julie
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Thank you Julie for reading and commenting
A pleasure as always
~sugar~
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THE ENDING SAYS IT ALL - AND BRINGS ALL THE HEARTFELT AND SOULFUL EMOTIONS HERE TOGETHER!
As I looked up into the sky
of satin silver grey and blue,
the halo was that of God,
but the face I saw was you.
A fine piece filled with real emotions, Baby - that will make it cleat to anyone lucky enough to read this well painted piece - that you are OH SO DEEOLY in love, to say least. It's a pleasure to see something new written from you, once again, my dear friend. Thanks for sharing, GOOD LUCK in the contest - this is as good as gold to me - and
Peace & Love to you and all of your loved ones - as always, Baby!
Earl.
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Thank you hon as always for your lovely thoughtful comment
A pleasure, valued and appreciated.
Love Chelle xxx
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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
"As I looked up into the sky
of satin silver grey and blue,
the halo was that of God,
but the face I saw was you."
The last stanza is so good! Howard
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Thanks Howard for reading and commenting
Always a pleasure ~sugar~
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Wow this so intense, with strong emotions...well done & great rhyming...thank you for entering our contest....novy & brazos
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Thank you so much for the bronze and your lovely comment
as always valued and appreciated.
~sugar~
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such a brilliant piece, so full of heartfelt emotion, i don't know what to say, for there are no words that express the feeling that this write conjurs.
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Thank you for your lovely comment, a pleasure to have you read.
~sugar~
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The love that is felt here, is one that is special, for you know your own fears of losing him. And yet you are able to see the pure joy in the face of your love. You did an outstanding job here. One that in my books is Golden.
Riftkin
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I love your comment Riftkin, it is very special. I do see the joy
he is a wonderful man.
~sugar~
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Very Beautiful
Truly this was an outstanding piece here Sugar. Your love and emotion throughout this piece really came through. I could feel your isolation, loneliness, see your memories, indeed experience them through this work.
What you both had - and still have, must be wonderful. Yet you know deep in your heart, that this is but a temporary stop. A temprorary part of your life, and his. A heartrending piece this is. Very beautiful though. Good luck in the competition Sugar.
Dark Wishes
Wayne Leon
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It's out of this world and very beautiful, thank you for your lovely comment hon
As always it's a pleasure to have you read
Darkest Love Chelle xxx 
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