The Unspoken Knowing

The Unspoken Knowing

A Poem by Elina
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In memory of Tony; 17 June, 2014

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So long have I loved you;
My affection continually growing,
Un-confessed.
Yet in these, your final days, I feel that love flourish;
Lunging toward your own heart.
It is a love felt deep within,
As our eyes make contact.
I reach out to take your hand;
Readying for the day's farewell.
With that simple touch
Silent waves of bittersweet joy
Crash over me;
Threatening to drown my mind.
Through it, though, I feel your grip;
As though a silent plea.
Again, my heart leaps
And I am immobilized by yearning.
While my hand remains in yours,
Haltingly, with the utmost apprehension,
I brush my thumb against your skin.
I can sense a quiet
Pouring-out of the soul taking place
In this still and secret moment.
There is an understanding;
Unvoiced, though it may be.
As my hand leaves the embrace of yours,
And I turn to leave,
I feel a piece of my heart remain with you.

© 2014 Elina


Author's Note

Elina
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Hmm. This was an intriguing and beautiful piece. I'm wondering if the separation was due to death or a mere parting of ways? Loved it!

Posted 6 Years Ago


Elina

6 Years Ago

Thank you for your review. To answer your question, it was a separation due to death. The event that.. read more
Mari' Emeraude

6 Years Ago

I'm so sorry. That makes this piece that much more profound
Elina

6 Years Ago

Thank you. Fortunately, a few years have passed, so the ache of loss has lessened. God blessed me so.. read more
nice subject. relative n touching. thanks fr sharing

Posted 9 Years Ago


I'm glad I stumbled onto this poem, it only left me yearning for a closer view into your writer's perspective, your words are easy on the eyes with delivery like a song for an old soul.

-a sad farewell acknowledged by a new reader. Condolences and praise to you through passing time

Posted 9 Years Ago


Elina

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed it.
I absolutely love this. Such powerful word choices. Remarkable. Bravo!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Elina

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it.
so delicate, i love it , great imagery words, excellent writing

thanks for share

Posted 9 Years Ago


Elina

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much.
Edward Lancheister

9 Years Ago

your welcome
Very great write. I can feel the love, as if it was my own. That sounds weird, but it is true. Great poem!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Elina

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Josh. I am glad you enjoyed it. And I don't think it sounds weird...in fact I feel rather.. read more
An inner depth just goes along the way --- in this write...
the words give much --- and yet never leaves pace as you read about the lines as a reader...
from the start and finish...you take us on a journey of the implore you with the infinite ---
LOVE...and just carry us to the end...

Posted 9 Years Ago


Elina

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Glen.
Glen Yumang Manese

9 Years Ago

you're welcome...
Elina, I don't think I have any words to do this poem justice. Powerful and honest, loving and bittersweet, one can feel your raw emotion and it is expressed wonderfully. Love is often shown better than it is expressed, and I know that Tony knew that. Praying for you, my friend.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Elina

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Eddie.

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