A simple
yet somehow flattering
mistake.
But looking up
at a grin
that was to etch itself
into my memory
I suddenly wish you'd been right.
The huge gulf
between us
seems somehow smaller
across that little wooden table
over smiles
and laughter
We could be anyone we wanted
We could live those dreams
of flying...
And all of of a sudden
the other side of the world
doesn't seem
like such a long way to go.
I take your arm
our footsteps
echoing
off the shimmering pavements
in the street-lit world
where we both somehow belong.
But too soon
we must go our separate ways
to live two lives
that are worlds apart...
And while we're happy
to go on
with this steadily growing
new-found friendship
every now and then
a smile
or a sparkle of meeting eyes
will take us back
to a world
where we both somehow belong.
A world of softened shadows
that are just
out of reach...
A world that shines a beautiful light
on everything
making untouchable you
impossibly perfect.
What did you think?
Comments
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Naomi...you write such beautiful words.
The background matches so nicely.
There is a great lilt and pace to this piece...as well as its message
Great touches include
"where we both sometimes belong"
"softened shadows that are just out of reach"
I like the shape and choice of line breaks.
Another beauty from your pen...and heart.
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