Image: courtesy of Willow'sShe's gone! Only a pair of leather gloves that's left to remind me of her.
( This is a second poem extended to me by poet Norzah. I wish to thank poet Norzah for allowing it to be shared with others in Magpie. The first poem is here.)
Hugging the Night
I bumped into the thickness
Of the night's blackness
And broke my nose
What stupidity and recklessness.
Gazing too long at the blank
Of night without your smile
And knowing it wouldn't be there
For quite a long while
Though seldom do we meet
Each is a memory to keep
Remaining fresh like a plucked rose
Kept on water in sweet repose
Bon voyage to the morn
That will take her to distant shore
In her absence i'll hug the night
Hoping it'll break my nose no more.
Thanks for sharing, a wonderful poem and a pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Gazing too long at the blank of night... Yes, been there, done that.
ReplyDeletelovely poem-and thanks for your kind comments. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteTrying to follow blind, reckless- yes I can relate. Being left behind is no fun...Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery original, it has so much feeling..and watch that poor nose!!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully written, love the feel, the longing, but ouch!
ReplyDeleteOuch! That darkness can be dangerous!
ReplyDeletewow. some powerful emotion behind this one...hugging the night may be better than stumbling around in it...
ReplyDeleteStrong feeling, longing for someone...
ReplyDelete"Though seldom do we meet
Each is a memory to keep" -I like these especially. I can relate to them. Nice!
Great job, love the line "Each is a memory to keep"~
ReplyDeleteSome very unique imagery there. I broke my nose once. It was not a pleasant experience, so your words in the first verse conjour up those memories and sensations. :O)
ReplyDeleteyou write so well..
ReplyDeleteheartfelt words.
awesome magpie.