We danced in the downpour

It seems you are tired of my rhymers so I decided to post a free verse for a change.

~

The rain falls,

not hard, more of a drizzle

this late Winter night

leaning on the light post

across the street,

watching the light in your window,

glowing slats through mini blinds,

outlines of your silhouette,

damp steel seeping my jacket,

cars pass, wipers waving,

splashing in circular patterns,

glistening tire tracks,

straight lines on the damp asphalt

Staring up, dreaming,

still feeling your good night kiss,

wondering if you know

I am nothing without you,

my life is because of you

So many years spent floating,

blurs in lingering dark shadows

curbs to sleep in, yesterday's news,

broken bleachers where others met,

and I watched, fearing never me,

darkness would be my hand to hold,

lunchtime falterings on tuna salad wishes,

a clean plate in line for desert,

they just ran out,

vanilla pudding disappointment,

and it was...

I flick the ashes from my damp Marlboro light,

as I notice the lamp in your room is out,

when did that happen, where was I,

and the drizzle coats my glasses

A chill claims me as the street light flickers

and I suppose it's time to go

in these saturated high tops

squishing as I pace this sidewalk

of smeared chalk masterpieces

My heart aches again, my life, this night,

every night on an avenue to the border,

is truly nothing without you,

an empty hull hauling cargo of the past,

an existence worth the lint in my pocket,

a poem folded and kept,

written for you in dreams pasted

on walls of off-white,

in a hallway of desire with your name

layered in patterns that mirror my heartbeat

and I wonder if you know...there is no other,

none that can compare,

none that could ever be,

no one will ever touch me, thrill me or

love me like you do and I will not be...

I will not be, I cannot be without you

Turning to leave these clinging shadows,

sighing I want you but the hour is now late,

you’re probably in bed, but

any time away from you is lonely

The rains fall harder now, a liquid curtain

all but blocking my view, blinding me,

when a hand on my arm spins me,  

it is you, drenched, smiling blue eyes

on this dreary night as you tell me

you know,  you know and it is me

and you mean it, I can tell

We dance in the downpour,

it is us and we are in love,

to the melody of the rain,

our song, they are all our songs,

kicking puddles and laughing

with wet eye lashes, kissing,

soaked with love,

with devotion and sunny days,

moonlit nights and a lifetime with each other

on a sidewalk, a rainy night, a street light

and forever...you and me

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

A major effort with many many, seemingly irrelevant, but great references throughout
But, dancing in the downpour,
Ummm
I dunno
Of course, that's just me

[Thomas W Case]

Fantastic imagery and use of the senses.

[willweb]

Thanks so much.

[living lavender]

"a poem folded and kept" ~ just like these words.
this was a beautiful piece. the imagery was amazing.
like a movie. i felt as if i was in the rain too.
{witnessing this pure. honest portrayal of true love.}

[willweb]

Thank you so much for your kind comment on my poem. I am glad you enjoyed reading this and if you need a towel... : ) Just kidding, thanks so much.

[living lavender]

any time! and i will make sure to return it to you all nice and dry hahaha ~ honestly. i never have an umbrella but always keep a few towels in my car for those unpredictable moments {scout's honor} lol :]

[Coyote Poetry]

The simple moments, the easy moments. We never forget Will.
"moonlit nights and a lifetime with each other
on a sidewalk, a rainy night, a street light
and forever...you and me"
I did like the above lines. Walking with a love in the warm rain. A kind memory. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Coyote.