The Pearl

a romantic little scribble

photgraph compliments of pinterest

 

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When dreams lie pale in the soft light

of the dim moon and as it swirls

a silhouette in liquid night

lonely and lost, a tender pearl

 

The darkness seeps into my soul

an echo now where his embrace

once lit the sky, now black as coal

with shadows I wish to replace

But as I turn to look away

with just a blink, it fills my eyes
a tiny spark beckons to stay

and flashes in the midnight skies

In graceful dance, or so it seems

a memory of the delight

of a bright moon and silver beams

that shimmered as we watched the night

The glow of then, another time

the perfect fit, the sweetest charms
when heart to heart and intertwined
I melted in the warmest arms

 

The soft vision of a romance

that lingers still, his gentle kiss

his tender touch, as moonbeams danced

on a canvas of amethyst

But that was oh so long ago

this velvet night, this love struck girl
Where is he now, he’ll never know
that in my heart, he’s still the pearl

~~~

 

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

But that was oh so long ago
this velvet night, this love struck girl
Where is he now, he'll never know
that in my heart, he's still the pearl -- these lines really followed to the heart for me.

I almost hate that I can relate to this piece, as it dreges up thoughts of things that have been lost; little treasures that were possibly not treasured enough in their time. Beautifully written, my friend.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Sarah. I appreciate your very kind comment :) Julie

[Trace]

I know of these feelings you write so eloquently of. To have loved someone so much but for one reason or another they are no longer in your life except for the memories.
Beautiful poetry my dear friend. Trace

[MsJewel]

I'm glad you like this one Trace - I knew you would like the pictue ;) Hugs, Julie

[Dr. Wood ?]

there is truth in the saying better to have loved and lost....We all have treasured memories stored away in the attic of our brain....You weave magic with words Julie

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. :)Julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

You weave beauty into every word, Julie...and polish it till it shines!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Kelly! :) Julie

[Frieda P]

As always your poetry is the Morimoto of pearl'd poetry...so finely elegant and a pleasure to read Julie!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Frieda :) Julie

[Frieda P]

My pleasure Julie, love the painting by the way, so decadent. :-)

[MsJewel]

It is gorgeous. I found it on Pinterest and unfortunately the artist wasn't listed.

[Jack...]

What a charming poem, a bit sad, but still the happy memories remain. This can be a dream to some, to have that love, thoses kisses, remain as a good memory, not a bad. Your poem is beautiful as always Julie. You tell a story of heartbreak, but with a huge smile framing the words. Nicely done.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jack! :) Julie

[MikeV]

That ending hits hard. Very romantic and sad write
Well done, my friend :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Mike! :) Jullie

[Tom]

Sad indeed that all good things come to an end, however at least there is a valuable little treasure remaining from those halcyon days now past to remember the way it was!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Tom! :) Julie

[Tom]

Like a souvenir !

[OTownPete]

So often the imprints in the heart never fade, no matter the circumstanses. Nicely done Ms. Julie. Your friend in words, Pete

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pete. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful day! :) Julie

[wordwarrior]

Oh my Julie,, the ending brought a tear to my eye...that poor girl!! I love the softness of your words as they weave a tale of such love that seems lost forever now.
Just beautiful.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your wonderful comment and compliment. Have a beautiful day my friend. :) Julie