by Cheryl W.
Member since:
December 10, 2005

Lost in Time

August 31, 2009 10:55 PM EDT (Updated: August 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT)
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We danced our way around one another,

speaking in fragile wisps of springtime.

We balanced on moonbeams

and hid in shadow when the sun was high.

For so long it was the two of us.

Now, time has woven its way;

We are lost in a maze…

and as much as we cry out for one another,

I cannot find you.

You cannot find me.

I close my eyes,

trying hard to remember the timbre of your voice,

the sound of your laughter.

It escapes me!

Still, when the moon is high,

I close my eyes and dance,

imagining you are near.

 

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Comments: 20

Kevin E. Aug 31, 2009, 10:57pm EDT
So beautiful! As always you write poetry that touch readers hearts!
Cheryl W. Aug 31, 2009, 10:59pm EDT
Thank you, Kevin.
Georgiana S. Aug 31, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
I used to have dreams where I couldn't find Gordon!
Jennifer Lee Aug 31, 2009, 11:13pm EDT
I love the imagery you used. Bittersweet.
Amber M. Aug 31, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
so beautiful
Nora Davenport Sep 1, 2009, 12:06am EDT
Absolutely beautiful, Cheryl!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Sep 1, 2009, 12:27am EDT
Excellent work, Cheryl.
Howard b. Sep 1, 2009, 1:00am EDT
It is beautiful. I hope you find him soon.
Dianna Doles-Petry Sep 1, 2009, 1:17am EDT
Beautiful and I have had dreams that had me searching for my mate or even my children. I can relate to the words you wrote here.
Spencer T. Sep 1, 2009, 6:54am EDT
Symbolic or not the details touch many of us. We can be in close proximity yet far apart in reality.

Good stuff, Cheryl.
d d. Sep 1, 2009, 7:38am EDT
Beautiful cheryl...just beautiful.
Jennifer R. Sep 1, 2009, 8:46am EDT
We all have memories like that. Nicely done, and thanks for sharing.
Kushal Poddar Sep 1, 2009, 9:11am EDT
A sense of urgency swells in this poem. Wonderful.

key to the moondom
gentle sweet~
Barbara H. Sep 1, 2009, 2:51pm EDT
Sad beauty of longing!
Marie J. R. Sep 1, 2009, 5:42pm EDT
good write dear one but,,, lonely,,, Bless you,,,
Larry H. Sep 1, 2009, 7:46pm EDT
LOVE YOUR POEM THANKS FOR SHARING
Kathryn E. Sep 1, 2009, 8:30pm EDT
Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Angie O. Sep 5, 2009, 10:19am EDT
Beautiful, built on memories never forgotten

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