With My Naked Soul

Dark cascading whispers hide
within your serenity
from painful hours that have fallen
like leaves
in your sleep.
If I could bury those hours
deep away from where you think
perhaps your heart would no longer suffer,
and your peace, you could keep.

Inside of a daydream or two
containing soothing moments,
I would love
to softly caress your hands
with the gladness in my heart.
I would send a smile to sit
inside the place that you call home
when your eyes are open
and your visions
holding sharp.

I would dance upon your chest
with my naked soul,
if it would take away the painful hours
your mind continues
to be faithful to.
Don't you know that life itself
has written your name
on everything known as me
and that I was born
to comfort you?

Author's Note

Photography Marie Grimaud

Reviews

[rivers]

Truly inspirational soul speak...After 3 reads I get 3 perspectives...the mind's conversation with it's own heart and soul and the second the thoughts of another soul dear to the writer...The third perspective combines both and there are beautiful lines that phase all three persecutions...Only Neva knows and only I know how much I love this sensitive masterpiece of soul speak understanding...

[Lily Mae]

This picture instantly landed in my heart and made me smile.. Your words did the same.. I would love to fall inside some of my daydreams and be there... to comfort to love unconditionally and simply breathe always the name that has been written for me..xo

[Jack Isaac]

The worst kind of pain is that which one dwells upon all the time, then any distraction should be a welcomed relief. A daydream could call away the pain, or the kindness of one's caressing words or touch, or anything that distracts as much. But who could ignore the willingness of another to dedicate a dance, a soul, an entire life just to ease such pain? For most, this offer would go overlooked, hope drowned out by the pain, yet for those who stopped to read such poetry there is a moment of understanding -- just enough to know -- just enough to be inspired, by the prospect of true comfort. Remarkable, is this poetry!

[Autumn]

This is a stunning poem. Amazingly written, te imagery in this piece is breathtaking! So original and inspiring, the perfect combination!

[Dean Kuch®]

" Don't you know that life itself
has written your name
on everything known as me
and that I was born
to comfort you?"
...this cinched the deal for me! As usual, visually and magnetically stunning...

[Simbake777]

One word -- inspiring! I'm simply awed by such beautiful imagery! Be sure to keep up the good work, Neva! I'm utterly speechless!!

[unknown]

Beautiful!

[Veronica Chandler]

"...Don't you know that life itself has written your name on everything known as me and that I was born to comfort you?" Oh my goodness these words are crafted and placed with a perfect gentleness and beauty that it sets my heart on edge. Simply beautiful.

[Melobldnfr]

Ah, "...if it would take away the painful hours your mind continues to be faithful to." And, "Don't you know...I was born to comfort you?" How does one shake another sweetly? This is what your words do. Well done.

[KAREN]

Beautifully written! The words seem to brighten the soul.
100/100

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Beautifully offered piece :)