PURPLE SUNSET

Love song

My flaws darling

Now I perceive

You are every part of me

I ought to have held you tight

Kissed your smooth lips

Ought to have whispered tenderly

Little things we cherished

 

Yet I shunned

My guilt love, not with intent

My plan to veil you

Like a goddess in a purple sunset

But I let you down

Shattered the time

 

If you sense only second best

My sorrows to you

I urge, does our love still matter?

Likely I can hope

And ponder those lonely times

Without you

I overlooked much in our bond

Yet, you were always on my mind

 

 

Author's Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf2KtxEtsEM
This poem is based on the song "You Were Always On My Mind"

Reviews

[Karmee]

wow, this is powerful and emotional,
Elvis was one wonderful performer,
he put heart and soul to all of his songs,
one that touched me the most was in the ghetto.
brought tears to me....

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you reviewing my poem. C.H.J and for visiting.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Betty

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... so many times we need reassurance that we have given
enough to the one we love and care for deeply.. One day at a time is another song. Elvis could put so much emotion into a Song. He had to be away from his wife and daughter for too long at a time. He left us a Legacy to light our Way. truly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for a great review Pat; happy holidays to you and family🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty.. May your Holidays be Merry and Bright.. with Heavenly Light…. Tenderly, Pat

[Patricia]

A great muse to a beautiful poem and the words are sorrowful and heart touching! Lovely writing

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much P for a beautiful review!
Best, B

[Patricia]

You're welcome B. Have a wonderful day!:)

[R.J Calzonetti (Siniste..]

I really liked this, thanks for sharing.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for stopping by and reviewing. I took a peek at some of your poetry...and it may be a bit out of my league...but I'll try
Best, Betty

[Unspoken poet]

first off love the Elvis picture, secondly this is amazing, i can tell you wrote this with that song on your mind, amazing Betty!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for stopping by and a lovely review!
Best, Betty

[Dave Brown]

very nicely done
reminds me of the time many of the scatterbrain teenage girls that used to be a part of our overall hangout group, met Elvis in a giggle filled encounter, at a show he once did up here

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks, Dave for a lovely review; yes the girls did giggle and scream and wave their arms!!!
Best, B.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Purple is one of my favorite colors so perfect choice! I love this poem and how sweet it is, a perfectly sweet ode to romance in general. And then it takes a bit of a bittersweet turn, making it an even more gripping poem. This is an inspiring and gorgeous and an amazing homage to the song!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank for the thoughtful review!!
Best, B

[Zoe Richardson]

How much we lose when we don't express the thoughts we have!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Zoe for a fine review.
Best, Betty

[Melinda McQueen]

I clicked on this because my favorite color is purple and I love sunsets. Then I saw the picture of Elvis and smiled. My mom loved that man. lol
Then I read your love song. Fil1led with emotion and inspiring.
Nicely done.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for stopping by and writing such a lovely review.
Best, Betty

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I love the song "Always on my mind" by Willy Nelson. It is easy to play on guitar and the lyrics are haunting in beauty. It truly is a masterpiece of melodic poetry. Your poem pays a lovely homage to a classic song, B.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks my dear friend for a cheery review!
Happy holidays to you!