Listening to you breathe
softly and delicate
as a feather on an angel;
I think to myself
I have been granted passage
into heaven
with you, my love...
I wonder if you are
dreaming of me,
at this moment,
as I did of you,
the entire evening before.
What right do I have
for you loving me,
as you do.
How have I earned it ?
deserve it...
Never awake, my darling,
allow this moment to freeze,
to suspend itself
from becoming another scene
in my life,
for I fear if you are aroused
from your sleep,
you will one day witness
the vacant portion of me
shielded from you
to this moment
my greatest fear...
Author notes
Someone special in my life
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I can see this person is very special! This is a very beautiful, sensual write and I loved every part. Especially the part where you talk about freezing the moment!!!!
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You are so kind..I look forward to reading more of your wonderful poems..You have true talent
John
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Intoxicating
A rare piece, truly elegant my dear. This poem was almost transcendent for me, it really enabled me to see what it truly means to love another being, the profound divinity and blessed unity which is found only in love, but it also depicts the fear, the fear that we may not be all the other needs or desires, that in itself makes the poem all the more realistic in its reference to life and the trials of love.
Excellent work. Words from your soul intoxicate me! Much love Joy
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Thank you for stopping by..Your comments are priceless
John
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Suspense in life
A great high moment and a great low moment, lying aside each other in this poem remind of the delicate balance in life. Between the divine and the feared, we often linger "to suspend... from becoming another scene" . This poem describes such moments, and the path we must tread so lightly.
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Thank you deeply for your kind words
John
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Lovely word sringed on the silken cords of beautiful sentiment that make one crave romance as much as dark chocolate pastries .Gosh your imagination has depths I could never reach thanks for sharing and take care...
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Thank you kindly
John
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Vacancy can be a good thing. I'm a bit of a proponent of all things in moderation.....but there are some things I just get.....hung up on.....
Here's to the fear dissipating soon.....
Love & Blessings,
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~ Janet ~
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Thank you for your comments
John
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This was a superb poem with such beauty to it. It held me from beginning to end with wondering if she would wake up or not. I lost my wife a few months back and I wish I could go back and be beside her and wish for that moment to last forever. A great wish you had here.
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John
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There is nothing quite as precious than watching over the one you adore, I think. There is such a quiet serenity in doing so, in guarding over their dreams as they relax in your presence. For to be able to sleep at all around someone else implies trust, in the utmost. Well done, Poet. 
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I thank you so much,..I appreciate your words
John
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aww the essence of true love is painted so sweetly. The fact that you question why you are bless with the love back brings a even softer side to the poem. Very refreshing.
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Thank you kindly
John
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Wow wonderful piece
I loved this very much I love all the stanzas so beautiful and elegant along with romantic. We all fear we are never good enough for the one we love and you expressed this so beautifuly. Even the tittle is wonderful. You should be getting your poems published they are amazing. You must be amazing. Much peace and love to you.
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Thank you so much
John
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Frozen in time...a beautiful moment captured with your pen...Creatively beautiful!
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Thank you..so kind
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Love, fragile and full
Yet hoping so much. This poem is like watching the tenderest moments in a beautiful love scene. One watching another sleep and hoping that they are in their darlings dreams. Oh, what a beautiful thought that is. You captured this moment perfectly. Loved the line:
Listening to you breathe
softly and delicate
as a feather on an angel;
This is such a beautiful descriptor, and so very original. Excellent work here. Rose.
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Thank you kindly
John
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This is so lovely, to suspend a moment and the fear a loved one might discover some barren part... so human and romantic
I really enjoyed this!
A~
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Thank you so much
John
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wow!...mystic
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Thank you
John
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This is awesome, I really like the idea of how we loom so large in our own world and fear often overcomes us.
You have a wonderfull way of expressing emotions and keeping it on message with a delicate pen.
I like it , I like it so!
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So kind you are,..Thank you
john
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I imagine millions of people could relate to this poem as fear is one of the largest obstacles that keep people from entering into relationships.
I stumbled a bit on that last stanza there at the closing... 'shielded from you to this moment' I am not sure that "from you to this moment" is grammatically correct and I struggle to make sense of it since she is asleep... what exactly are you shielding from her at that moment? I think the confusion comes from use of the word moment. Perhaps if it said... up to this moment then it might better make sense. But as it stands she is sleeping so you are not shielding anything from a sleeping person, you could be making funny faces at her and she would not know!
You are great about putting your emotions on paper dear. Keep the pen flowing.
Suzi
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Thank you kindly
John
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Romantic
Your poem is very romantic and we have no doubt how special is the person to whom you wrote.
Nice writing. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you..I appreciate your comments
John
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Beautiful!!!
I often ask myself, why do i deserve to be loved? You cant totally enjoy it for fear of them waking up and you not being the person they have on the pedestal.
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Thank you for your comments..So kind
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A beautiful poem. It makes me want to cry (in a good way) when I read it
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Thank you so much for your kind comments
John
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