The Bridge

A bridge that I cannot cross

On a cold winter night
I look up the sky and see
a star shining bright.

I know that is you.
Pinned to the infiniteness
of the fabric far above.

You know I can't come-
seeking you, cause-
I can't cross that bridge.

But I still see you, a shadow
at the far end, like a drop of tear-
hanging off an eyelash.

You know, my legs don't have
strength to walk that far
and run away with you.

But I will, one day, cry a river-
below that bridge and
Kiss your shore.

And we'll sail away, far
to the end of the world.
Till the river meet the ice cold ocean.

Reviews

[Anjali]

A nicely penned piece on the bridge. Thank you for sharing such wonderful poetry worth reading and enjoying.

[Coyote Poetry]

Hopeful and wonderful words shared. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Weeping willow]

Lovely write flow through these words.

[barleygirl]

This might be one of my favorites of yours, of all time (so far). This is a precious heartfelt way to show one's communication across the veil. I'm often visualizing a departed loved one as coming to me here on earth, like an angel . . . but I like how you turn that around, focusing on the earthbound person going there, joining this person on the other side. I love the way the mood feels authentically bittersweet, as it would be, thinking of someone we want to join someday (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[The ArK]

Thank you, Margie. I'm glad that you could read the poem the way I intended.

[Mrudula Rani]

There is beauty and pain in longing for the empyreal. Hoping one day at the end of world we might reach the stars is the endless wish. It is an excellent writing conveys your theme beautifully.

[The ArK]

Thank you!

[Najam Us Saher]

Wow. You brought most of the elements from nature in this wonderful poem.
Beautifully written.

[The ArK]

Thank you Najam

[Najam Us Saher]

You're welcome.

[Jade]

This is a very well written and well expressed write. I like it, it's emotional

[Onlyme]

A sweet, thoughtful heartfelt poem.