Faded attraction

and sometimes it's the only thing

and always it's what life will sing

that magic contraction

that inexplainable attraction

that makes us human.

and now it's all fading gray

night stars covered in the mist of clouds

The sad joy of remembering your eyes on me

what can't be explained made me feel alive

And sometimes it's the only thing

and always it's what life will sing

that magic contraction

that inexplainable attraction

that makes us human

I remember feeling the pain

a soul drenched in life's rain

drowning in loneliness.

now just an old man's aches.

and I remember when it was the only thing.

Reviews

[Margie F]

"that inexplainable attraction" pure crack isn't it? That thing we need one more hit of. The thing we never forget no matter how long it is gone. I believe it is such attractions that help keep us alive. The thing that "makes us human." You nailed it.

[duck]

poetry or remembering and realizing all done through ageing. briiliant.

[Mark]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad you liked it.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Poignant, graceful and beautifully penned. A true delight.

[Mark]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed.

[Chryiss]

It was a bit startling to begin with a conjunction, but it worked perfectly. I don't typically like repetition of the stanzas in poems, but in here, the third stanza felt quite fresh rather than monotonous, perhaps because I like that stanza so much.
Only one thing I'll point out, a small typo in "what can't be explained"

[Mark]

I've always enjoyed bending and twisting the language. I used to feel a little guilty about it but then I read John Mcwhorter. Thanks for reading and catching the typo.

[Chryiss]

No problem! And keep on bending and twisting language! Redefined conventions are always refreshing.