Life's long conversation

At peace with life’s past imperfections
We had to come together
To effortlessly connect
On our second attempt
At life’s long conversation

Amongst a deafening crowd
Or my last intimate audience
I have always seen your shadow
In my mind’s starlit garden path

I can trust my senses and instincts
And it is plain to see
That the butterfly in the lighthouse
Is only there for me
Returning to the sun’s warm glow

I have never been known to love like this
As patient in silence
As enthused in aimless conversation
I can still close my eyes
To recall and enjoy the moment
When I moved towards you without thought
Meticulous in my memory of the feeling

If my cold hand is always cooling
And my warm hand always comforting
Never may I be rejected
Always may I be welcome
In the closest chamber of your heart

I’m beginning to write again
Thoughts to fingers
An effortless transition
On our second attempt
At life’s long conversation

Reviews

[Athena Marie]

True poetry with wonderful imagery (and meter). Sensing the 4th verse would also be an excellent refrain -- not sure if you intended it that way -- but it works either way! Great job!

[MsJewel]

Absolutely beautiful.
I have never been known to love like this
As patient in silence
As enthused in aimless conversation
I can still close my eyes
To recall and enjoy the moment
When I moved towards you without thought
Meticulous in my memory of the feeling

The tenderness of your words touches my heart. Stunning writing Mark
:) Julie

[Jennie Baron]

Am I to interpret this as being about a second chance at love after a bad love affair? Regardless, it is awesome with a couple of particularly memorable images (the butterfly in the lighthouse, the starlit garden path). I like this one a lot.

[Adam Whitworth]

well, I'm moved to comment here; well done! that is very good, thankyou

[Shane Blackheart]

Another beautiful poem from you. I'm finding that I really enjoy reading your works. You have a way with words in this format, and I hope to see many more to come! Keep at it, you really have a talent. I have no criticisms with this that I can see. All around very good.

[Blue Belle]

Nice

[s y e]

One word: A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
This was truly wonderful. I loved it. Lovely structure.

[Hayley]

Ah, yes. You came full circle and the shifts were very effective bringing us to the present. Very nice write and nice to review you again!

[Louise]

You have such a language, Mark. As always very impressive.

[RaspberryBullets]

Third verse. Bloody awesome, if you'll excuse the language. :)