A Permanent Embrace

A Permanent Embrace

 

Somewhere, in some deep forest glade

where dappled pools of light did shade

He found her waiting patiently, but oh’

so very naked …………………………

And though quite shocked, to find her

thus ..

He knelt to kiss where those blue veins

did form

a perfect cross, in the hollow of her

ankle …………………………………

Yes … twas there with gold leaves falling

all around ..

Like snow in sudden winter forming

each a pillow, sheet, a quilt and shroud

That’s precisely

where they lay till morning, undiscovered

still and proud ……………………….

Until the thaw of spring that is .. and they

were then each

Subsequently found, beneath a swollen

hedgerow somewhere

Locked in their permanent embrace …

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

I will never forget once I came upon two trees that had grown side by side their trunks were separated but about five feet up they started growing together if stood far enough back you could see the differences between the two but from looking directly below them, they appeared as one tree:) I took a photograph of them but I fear I may have lost it over time, but the memory is still burned in my head. Your poem so reminded me of this encounter thank you

[Neville]

isn't nature wonderful Robert .. & thank you for stopping by to take a little peek at these words of mine sir :)

[Lisasview]

Oh gosh... so very sad... but also how very wonderful to be in death embracing your love.
Such a wonderful poem... reminds me in thoughts of death and love, of my poem Forevermore.
I think you already may have read it.
Loved all the words you used,
Lisa, getting ready to help Bob clean the grout in our pool...yikes!!

[Neville]

been there, done that, wore the T shirt out twice already and am in the process of selling the pool ..

thanking you though Lisa, getting ready to help Bob clean the grout in our pool and regards to Bob too :)

[Lisasview]

Ha ha.. ours is in the ground...and the tile work is only a little over one year old. We have yellow rain here and should have cleaned it off right away..Ah well, live and learn...
L, still cleaning..but took a short break

[Neville]

Mine is in the ground too .. am selling the pool but the house will come free …. Neville, sitting on his balcony looking out over the fields and woodland with his second glass of red vino :)

[Lisasview]

I am responding as I drink a glass of red wine... Now that is oh so funny ...selling the pool and giving away the house...
Lisa, wondering why

[Robert Haigh]

An imaginative and very artistic poetic piece, Neville! The imagery is very well-worked, and the romantic mood - although tinged with sadness - is there for all to appreciate. A fine write, my friend!

[Neville]

wot a delightful thing to propose & for me to revel in over me Sunday dinner .. Many thanks Rob :)

[Robert Haigh]

My pleasure. Enjoy your Sunday dinner!

[Chris Shaw]

Embraced in death. Tragic and romantic at the same time. We both write about this Neville. We can only surmise what led up to this situation. I see a painting here. There is much beauty in this piece. It is memorable and incredibly visual.

Chris

[Neville]

you are too kind our Chris, but I must confess, I do like the way you look at these words and a picture subsequently forms inside your head ...... Neville

[kianatahleigh]

As a visual artist as well, I really love the imagery that can be created from this beautiful poem.

[Neville]

thank you very much too my friend .. and muchly big :)

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

One of my favorite illustrators and artist is a gentleman by the name of Barry Windsor Smith. His art is simply amazing. Your beautifully descriptive poem is something I can so see him drawing. Wonderful work my friend.

[Neville]

How very bloomin kind you are Carlos .. Many thank you's sir .. Neville :)