by Nina A
Member since:
June 23, 2007

Desire

September 08, 2007 03:43 AM EDT
views: 26 | rating: 10/10 (6 votes) | comments: 13

I hold a fistful of sand that the wind blows away.

A few grains sit in the crevices of my fingers, but I have no use for them.

I want to keep the beach and the waves.

I want to keep the sky, the sun, and the clouds.

I want to keep love, but it doesn't want to keep me.

I could say and do anything, but it just stands there with an unblinking stare.

I could love you 'til there is nothing left of me,

but I can't hold you within me, you've torn your hand away from mine.

 

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Comments: 13

Haim Kadman Sep 8, 2007, 3:50am EDT
It's lovely and I wouldn't have torn my hand from yours...
james r. Sep 8, 2007, 9:42pm EDT
Excellent imagery
Nina A Sep 9, 2007, 1:56am EDT
why thank you haim, how sweet you are
oh my, what a sad story
!!!
Amy P. Jan 17, 2008, 8:23pm EST
Interesting, thanks for sharing.
Corina Carrasco Jan 18, 2008, 3:01am EST
Very nice. Favorite line: I could love you 'til there is nothing left of me
Moh H. Jan 18, 2008, 10:32pm EST
Yes, you can't entrap the other person. They have to be there willingly.
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jan 19, 2008, 12:14am EST
Such sad words, you had wonderful imagery in this.
Allana G. Jan 19, 2008, 3:16am EST
Yup. I know this. You've expressed it perfectly
Nicely done! Great job!
Austin Cushing Jan 19, 2008, 3:32pm EST
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April H. Jan 19, 2008, 4:21pm EST
Lovely, but sad.
Shelbia C. Sep 1, 2008, 7:02pm EDT
this is good

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