Great Expectations (a poet's version)

Great Expectations (a poet's version)

 

 

lost in 

a heart's labyrinth

tunnels of wisdom

the fire of love's

smoldering arms surrounding

 

there are passages 

appearing as eyes bluing

twisted wonders,

I love you until I am lost

in your aura

 

can't find my way out

satisfied

to drown in your presence

the walls are amazing

reflecting in your flames

 

they start to shed appearances

and perceptions,

I will die

being 

the me I always knew I was.

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/3/22

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Simply what a beautiful and layered love poem. Sad and wistful. gorgeous in its commitment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Ken,
j.

[andrew mitchell]

Every one who has high expectations on themselves equally expect the same on their love interest hence they are doomed when expectations are not met And some are so in love it doesn't matter for they are whole and just want to share and have no epectations placed upon them to fill some
void.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, andrew,
j.

[Patricia]

Oh this romantic write is amazing and a bit painful at the end but that’s how it works most of the time. I hope I don’t die knowing the me I always knew, just the thought is killing me, relatable and brilliant j.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for visiting this fairly unpopular piece...
I appreciate your words.
j.

[Patricia]

which I don't understand, I love it

[Gee]

One of the few books that I have read( was forced to read as a 13 year old)
I get the Miss Haversham connection, her broken hearted wasted years and death by fire, if I remember correctly.
Good morning Jacob, Hope you are well

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Gee,
j.

[M. J. Smith]

That one the incurable romantics call a soulmate...
They see only the best of us and challenge us to find it within ourselves. The mirror to our hearts.
This does seem like the perfect poem for Valentine's Day. Well written.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, M.J.
j.