...and then you touched me

........and then you touched me

not in the usual fashion,

but deep within my soul's fancy

a fondling embrace that took flight

clutch'd and pique'd every relevant moment thereafter

life would forever be changed         yet

most everything stayed the same

except for deep within the recesses of time

breath stood still and the imprint within my heart,

lasting well beyond a lifetime of  endlessness 

still just a mere drop of water in an infinite sea

oftentimes, especially when it rains blissfully

i think of how you enveloped me for perpetuity 

Author's Note

Reviews

[MsJewel]

It is interesting how that one touch - perhaps fleeting - can stay with us forever...

Your poem reminds me of the first time my daughter wrapped her tiny hand around my finger and I knew nothing would ever feel like that again...nothing would ever be the same.

A beautiful poem my friend. You have touched my heart with this one.

:) Julie

[Frieda P]

Awh what a sweet memory, exactly Julie, thanks so much! :-)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Lord, do I live and breathe this poem every day, every minute, and have done so for nigh on 30 years. It's like you took my heart and pressed it to the page. Very good!

[Frieda P]

Wooo, 30 years, that's a long time, thanks Linda!

[Lydia Shutter]

Nothing as good as a Streisand song to accompany such romantic words. It might have been a simple touch, but its impact was felt in your soul....and that feeling never really leaves, does it? There is a longing for what once was in this one. Absolutely lovely imagery.....a keeper. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

If we're lucky enough,, it never does, nope...thanks Lydi, jazzed you enjoyed this one.

[MAC]

I love the ee cummings feel this has. such a strong write. excellent dear Frieda :)

[Frieda P]

Wow, how nice of you to say, thanks so much Mark. :-)

[David Scott]

yet

most everything stayed the same

except for deep within the recesses of time

This line captivated my mind.
How true Frieda.
I think you poetry does this very same thing to the heats of those fortunate to read and really pay attention to the intention of your work.

Very strong work and an enjoyable song to go with it.

[Frieda P]

You humble me Scott, thanks so much my friend. x

[Baby Ricochet]

Ahh. A lovely Frieda poem of love. I'm so glad you're back

[Frieda P]

Aw thanks Baby, good to be back.

[TrimarcoRansome]

Frieda, this is a beauty! my personal favorites are the following;
but deep within my soul's fancy
a fondling embrace that took flight
clutch'd and pique'd every relevant moment thereafter.
They capture the reader leaving them wanting more, loved it!

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your kind words Helen, muchly appreciated!

[redzone]

loved your opening lines, Frieda... the whole poem actually, its feel, its tone and flow, its echoing effect that lasts and lasts... glad you are back Frieda, you have been missed... ~~redzone

[Frieda P]

Thanks my friend, missed you too....jazzed you enjoyed.

[Tom]

'Pique'd.'... now that's a great word for any writer !

Sweet serenity indeed, soulful and becalming, splendid Frieda !

[Frieda P]

Smiling and pique'd by your sweet response thanks Tom!

[emmajoy]

There are some people and emotions that are etched into the forever deep inside and nothing, absolutely nothing, will ever remove what you're left with. But the added glory is that whatever remains is everything that ever was or ever will be and, for that alone, smiles never leave your heart. And yours is a very special heart. Beautiful words, dear petulia.

'.. within the recesses of time ~ breath stood still and the imprint within my heart, ~ lasting well beyond a lifetime of endlessness.. '

[Frieda P]

Your reply is poetic Em, thanks so much my sweet petulia.........x

[emmajoy]

Meant what i meant, just turned out gentle around your YOU.ness. xx

[Frieda P]

Smiling here, you have that affect, always. ♥

[emmajoy]

you know my job in life is to .. :)

[Frieda P]

You should get a raise then...you're excelling at it ;-)

[emmajoy]

nahhhhhh.. free to you ..

[Cassie]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is what I missed my dear friend Frieda, I love love this one. Good to see you back.

[Frieda P]

Wow back at you, thanks Sunshine, I have missed you!!