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

[Michael X]

Treasure of the heart, the pearl, like the moon, the ideas are beautifully written, common but beautifully written. Works well for this poem. Masterfully detailed just not very original, overall it's a pleasure to read, really lovely.

[MsJewel]

Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate it. It is interesting that you found my poem not very original - the captcha when I posted was "unclever". Something to think about. I look foward to reading more of your poetry. :) Julie

[Michael X]

My pleasure, thanks for allowing me the opportunity to read your work, what I'm referring to are some of the descriptive terms, "soft light" - "black as coal" - "dim moon" - "midnight skies" - "tender touch" - "moonbeams danced" - "melted into warmest arms" - "silver beams" and the night is liquid but what makes the night liquid? The darkness? I love the way you entwine the ideas, clever rhyme scheme. I look forward to reading more from you as well.

[wordman]

Julie you are looking more sexy every day
lol your crazy friend Ron the write was great

[MsJewel]

LOL...I usually wear a bit more than pearls Ron, but I'm glad you like it! Hugs, Julie

[Solilokiss]

Wow, that was just beautiful. It has such a magical quality, wistful and eloquently expressed.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I look forward to reading your poetry. :) Julie

[Chris]

Awwwww... this one touches with the melancholy I feel this evening... dreams and wishes float through and within open fingertips ...poised to touch memories. Thank you.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Chris. :) Julie