Words

I hold them in the palm of my hand

where they rest quietly against fingers

curled gently.  protective.

 

Days and nights long and late . . .

     they wink in noonday sun like

sea pennies through the star filter of my camera lens

 

Thousands of them.  Each a gift

held out as tentative offerings

of maybe.sometime

 

And so I held you in snow-laden, starlit midnights

of blanket whispers knowing clearly the fragile

outlines of tomorrow . . .

 

But I wonder if you know

it was always just.you.  And our words . . .

cast in anger or

expressions of affection

I knew were uncalculated

    and stilled time

 

And I heard you.  And I . . .

hear you.  Yet still I wonder at the average

half life because I don’t know.

They had the feel of

maybe.

           so much more.

Reviews

[A. Amos]

And I heard you.  And I . . .
hear you.  Yet still I wonder at the average
half life because I don’t know.
They had the feel of
maybe.
           so much more.
Interesting and capivating read, especially the above lines you nailed it...truly enjoyed thanks for sharing

[J]

thank you for reading this, a. it still cradles so much emotion -- if you've ever loved across time zones 'n miles of plains 'n mountains 'n rivers long 'n wide ..... your thoughts are held close. thank you.

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome and have you written any story so far?

[J]

there is an epilogue to this ... but i only write poetry in a manner that is a bit veiled as i prefer to let the reader infer his/her own experience if relatable. thank you so muchly for your interest, a. [blushing]

[A. Amos]

That is why I'm asking because you have a story teller spirit in you and I would love to read your work

[WritersRankings]

Precious and edited, I can tell you have a superior imagination. I feel a quiet lifetime in your words, and it is good.

[J]

you are so kind, writers. thank you for taking the time to read and leave such thought-filled words.

[Carissa Marie]

You write so beautifully. Truly captivating. If you're publishing a book, I'll surely buy them. :)

[J]

ahhh the ultimate compliment that may lead to "other things." you are too kind, carissa, and i yem humbled. truly. but i've no such aspirations, and you enjoying is all i ask. thank you for reading and leaving such encouraging comments. :)

[Zahra]

This is beautiful, well penned. Thanks for sharing

[J]

many thank you for your thoughts, voice.

[Ladysue]

J. wow, this is my favorite of yours thus far. Beautiful, tender and layered are your words. Your pen gradually unfolds a story like no other. going into my favorites..truly a masterful write..

[J]

oh ... humbled i yem by/your review. thank you, my friend. this one is one of those that wrote itself w/only fingers claiming agility. one of those rare moments when heart held sway over thinking. thank you ..... xx

[Ladysue]

my pleasure truly..I enjoy it immensely.. :)

[SkinlessFrank]

so many things one can do with these fragile and dangerous things

[J]

fragile and dangerous -- how could you know? y.e.s.

[Dean]

Your style is certainly unique, my lady...and an experience in soft beauty.

[J]

how lovely :) thank you, dean.

[Dean]

You are welcome. I hope you will also look at my page

[emmajoy]

Exquisite is surely your middle name dear wonderful friend. In a past life I swear it, you were an adored prophetess who knew the secret of words and their intrinsic everything. I purr, smiling.

[Ken Simm.]

Multi layered and plural. Goes beyond into such thoughts. Wonderful.

[Oblivion]

The metaphors are layered into beautiful images of feelings and moments and especially hope. Lovely.