Falling Tear (lovely regret)

Free Verse Poetry

Falling Tear

~ peaceful ease ~

Last night
I dreamt ~

We strolled....
arm in arm
down lovely paths
running through
a beautiful forest,
morning's sunshine
warm upon us.

And, each step taken....
bright, lilting birdsong
echoed amongst soaring trees,
squirrels everywhere
at gleeful play.

We were happy....
at peace,
and the world
was a soft,
loving place.

In every step....
we took together,
I could smell
your womanly essence,
as it blended,
with
earthy forest aroma.

Wildflowers' faces....
all in splendor,
turned...
as we strolled by.

And, we stopped....
just to watch sunglow
on the leaves,
in treetop splendor.

Your back....
against my chest,
my arms embraced around you,
your head nestled
upon my shoulder...
we looked upon
God's wonder.

And, I turned....
my head so slightly,
kissed your cheek softly,
and whispered,

"You are the loveliest of all God's creations.
We finally made it, didn't we?"

You gently sighed....
squeezed my arms,
and whispered,
"Oh, Darling,
I would not trade the world
for this moment!"

And, I awoke....
with a gently
falling tear.

Richard W. Jenkins
©2017

Author's Note

Golden Dandelion In Flight: compliments of Wikimedia Commons.

Well-intended critique is always welcome! : )

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful poetry Richard. Strange that dreams can sometimes provide what our daily existence can't. Wonderful imagery and tender thoughts. What a pity to have to face the reality after such bliss.

Thank you for these lovely words and the superb image you have posted.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

Such a gently felt review, Chris …
The day outside is overcast, oppressing heat, not the single hint of a breeze … but inside, enjoying your sweet words of praise, understanding, and relatability, exists a softly pleasant glow radiating to an olde bard's core.
Ya know, M'Dear? For as wondrous as life may be for the most gratified amongst us, dreams, hopeful thoughts, and imaginings are where it all began, what was looked forward to before they had it all, that which compelled them.
Besides, who has a choice in what they dream … I know mine come of their own volition.

Hah! Listen to me going-on … you always inspire me!
Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Lovely Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard : )

[Chris Shaw]

You are more than welcome Richard. Humbled that I can inspire you.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

'And, I awoke....
with a gently
falling tear.'

Such a lovely ending and beautiful free verse! This induced a sigh...
Love the softly sensual imagery here too. As always, beautiful work by you, Richard! :)

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Yumna Dear,
You are as a soft, gentle breeze 'pon the day.
The touch of your words bring an olde bard joy and assurance we've connected in such a way he knows his humble efforts have not been in vain.

It is wonderful to have you back, donning a gorgeous, new avatar, too … hugs 'n warmest blessings, Fine Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard : )

[nancy]

beautiful descriptions
but sadly
to awaken
smell the coffee

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most gratefully, Nancy! : )
I makes me happy to know you've grasped the essence of this rather poignant piece.

Hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

[Najam Us Saher]

The last stanza expresses the truth which usually happens most of the time. All good scenes happen in dreams sometimes. I admire your wit and writing style, whenever I feel the need to get inspired to write, I read your poetry.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most effusively, Najam!
No greater compliment could be paid one poet from another than that which you've paid me.
Knowing my poetry inspires you reveals how wonderfully we've connected, and what humble bard could ask for anything more rewarding than this?

Let's keep on dreaming the best dreams we can … eh, My Friend? ⁓ Richard : )

[Najam Us Saher]

I really love the way you write. It was my pleasure reading this and your kind review made my day :)

[heavenscentgirl1]

Beautifully sad words that touch me deeply. 😥

[Richard🖌]

Knowing you, Mary Jo,
I thought this would touch your tender emotions.

Thank you, M'Lady, for your presence and your gentle words of understand and praise … hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

[heavenscentgirl1]

Your response is so sweet but after all this time “those gentle falling tears still flow down my cheeks”. Hugs back ...

[Ardra]

Your back....
against my chest,
my arms embraced around you,
your head nestled
upon my shoulder...

Wow Richard....this is such a beautiful painting of a poetry ..mmmm.... still lost in those words....

You never stop to amaze me :)

[Richard🖌]

Oh, Dear Ria,
The amazement is mutual, I can assure you.
You've highlighted one of my favorite passages in this work … it's always nice to connect, eh?

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully for your gracious enjoyment and praise … big hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[lightsong]

This is the kind of poems that "hits" me deep! if You look and read it, there is nothing new with words (no offense is taking, I mean it good ), BUT the feeling... oh! that gentle peaceful feeling, that beautiful ease, that heavenly repose... that precious treasured soft tear finding the way from the core into the eye, You tenderly caress it inside each one of us, and I can feel it all slowly sweeping like gentle rain into my senses, I can, smell, imagine, see, feel... how deeply special is this wondrous poem... a gentle grace it is, a blissful dream turning into a blessing reality!

[Richard🖌]

Beautifully spake, Dear Gh*
How could I ever take offense with You? Besides, I understand perfectly what you mean by everyday words, and how their use can still as vibrant to the mind, heart, and emotion as many other, far more sophisticated.
And, that which makes it so enthralling to a simple bard, like me, is how they can be skillfully arranged in a manner that expresses and conveys that which lives and breathes in my own mind, heart, and emotion to others, in such ways they can actually feel me through them, and what they're feeling awakens something deep and meaningful in them, like this poem has within You.

Thank you so very warmly and appreciatively for sharing your beautiful review, M'Lady … my warmest hugs to thee* ⁓ Richard : )

[Susan 🦋]

I spend more time crying over your poety dear Richard! This one more so.Did you step inside my dreams and pull this one out? Don't we all have those lovely regrets..want a do-over, or just a moment froozen in time.Your words are so beautiful and so real to me...melting ( again) stop turning me into mush you:-)..Heart-tugging Free Verse Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Aw, Sweet Susan,
Thank you ever-so gratefully, but you're gonna make me cry, too. ;')
To know our dreams run parallel is such a delightfully warming way to connect.
Bless you for all your accolades and expressions in enjoyment of my earnest efforts … you truly make writing and sharing a pleasure.

Coziest, warmest hugs 'n smiles to thee, M'Lovely Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard : )