Your Ways

~

“Shadows grow so long before my eyes”

In silhouettes of dreams past and present

Deep within my desperate heart,

as I yearn for your love, reaching for my pen,

digging through postage stamps and paperclips

“And they’re moving, across the page”

Producing odd shapes on striped paper,

outlines of shaded emotions and verses

Calling out your name in bold ink

and rhyming stanzas of affection

“Suddenly the day turns into night”

Twilight steps over the horizon

as tree top edges touch newly glowing stars

Peering through curtains of cosmic lace

and flickering candlelight with soft breezes

“Far away, from the city”

Miles counted by minutes can be

a daunting task if I hesitate, yet footsteps in the dark

follow paths illumined by your eyes,

as my need grows for your love…I just can’t wait

“Oooh baby, I love your ways”

~

Author's Note

Written with a little help from Peter Frampton
Italicized lines from his song “Baby, I love your ways”

Reviews

[Weeping willow]

Nicely expressed, enjoyed the read and the flow of words ;-}

[Soren]

Will, as always, these poetic words drip with romance. Beautiful and so full of images. Very nicely done.

[Ken e Bujold]

Damn, now I got Frampton's ear wig on a continual loop in my head. Could be worse I suppose. Least it's not journey you were inspired by.

in all seriousness, lovely poem. Thanks for the invite to read Will. Not able to indulge as much at the moment. but definitely send me invites to anything u think I shouldn't miss.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Ken. I am glad you stopped by though, I did not send out a read request for this, but am happy you found it.

[living lavender]

loved how your words brought the song to life in a whole new way.
both telling a story in their own way.
{same story. two different perspectives. simply beautiful.}

[willweb]

Thanks so very much. I am thrilled you enjoyed this

[Betty Hermelee]

I love the way you incorporated the song in your beautiful writing...such passionate love...the need for closeness as a we all do.."twilight step over the horizon" what dreamy phrase..." follow paths illuminated by your eyes"..... your writing keeps getting more melodious ....and romantic as well....and kudos to Peter as well...
Warmly, B

[willweb]

Thanks Betty, I appreciate your kind thoughts on this one.

[Betty Hermelee]

Of course, you're very welcome Will
Warmly, B

[charlierae]

This write DANCES with Everything soft and commanding all at once !

Charlierae

[willweb]

Thank you so very much

[Chris Shaw]

Incorporating lyrics the way you have into your writing is something I have never thought of doing. It works so well here. You have resurrected a name from the past as well. A much loved song. This is another beautiful offering from your talented pen will. You never disappoint. A lovely piece.

Chris

[willweb]

Thanks so much Chris. I have written a few in this style.

[Dara]

This is absolutely stunning. Your words appear effortlessly and so beautifully composed. I think Peter would feel honored to read this.

[willweb]

Thank you Dara. Glad you enjoyed this