There Hangs a Star

Simple Love

There Hangs a Star

Silence,

but not of lambs

and twice as soft.

I reach out,

quietly,

no words

just affection,

stroking your skin.

But here's the thing;

It seems we have

drifted.

The currents have

swollen the distance

between us.

The waves parting

our kisses.

Life has piled on

its layers,

coats and hats

and sweaters

and heavy boots.

Making it difficult

to bathe,

to enjoy the

bliss of a warmer sun.

Black lament,

coals that glow

hot and bright

then burn-out

to cold grey

ash.

But always hope.

Always that star

hangs

twinkling down at me

from a beautiful universe,

so distant, so removed,

but still so breath-taking.

And thus, tethered

to the earth,

I flush and

smile, and sigh,

full of blue regrets.

 

19/10/17

Reviews

[Becca H]

You took me to that place in time. The stage right before you question whether or not to continue to love someone.

Very moving.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi Becca, written with real emotion. many thanks.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

blue regrets hang down upon all of us at times...but we do appreciate what we have, had have and will have when it comes to love and peace, and that contentment...that comes with aging...
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed Jacob but not content with pipe and slippers me! Many thanks.

[Ardra]

Black regret,
coals that burn
hot and bright
then burn-out
to black and grey
cold ash.

i like how you have compared the regret...
nicely done..

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Galadriel