Soul Mates

Soul Mates

It's as if we lived before,

In another time and place,

Where I lay down beside you,

And gently stroked your face.

It's as if we have been lovers,

Shared every intimate touch,

I can almost taste you now,

I miss you oh, so much.

It's as if I've known forever,

That you were there somewhere,

I can almost feel your fingers,

Interlocked within my hair.

It's as if I'm missing my heart,

My soul is dark and gray,

I know I have to find you,

There has to be a way.

It's as if we are soul mates,

Meant to walk hand-in-hand,

I could not explain these feelings,

In a way most could understand.

It's as if I need a good long cry,

To cleanse my heart and mind,

A closer bond I'll never know,

A greater love I'll never find.

It's as if we lived before,

In another time and place,

Where I lay down beside you,

And gently stroked your face.

Comments: 23

Jackie T. Aug 23, 2009, 1:54am EDT

beautiful...nicely crafted...is it safe to assume that you found your soul mate or he found you? :) I know the feelings and then some cuz I found mine (I should say he found me). I wholeheartedly believe in soul mate and its amazing power...Check out my post on serendipity when you get a chance...

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774930

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 23, 2009, 7:44am EDT

Thank you, Jackie. I have a best friend in my life who can finish my sentences and makes me feel complete. He's as close as I've come to a soul mate but I do believe in the possibility of a soul mate. I'll be checking your post out in just a second. I can't wait to read it. Thanks for stopping in to read my writing.

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GayLynn P. Aug 23, 2009, 2:48am EDT

Achingly beautiful.

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 23, 2009, 7:44am EDT

Thank you, GayLynn! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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Kushal Poddar Aug 23, 2009, 7:47am EDT

The feeling is heavenly. The craft of repeating phrases is great too.

slowly, perilously

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 23, 2009, 8:03am EDT

Thank you, Kushal. I think I am pretty much old-school style when I write poetry. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.

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John S. (arizona) Aug 23, 2009, 11:18am EDT

Wonderful! Thanks, I enjoyed reading it.

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 23, 2009, 1:55pm EDT

Thank you, John. Should I post more of this type of poetry, you think?

John S. (arizona) Aug 23, 2009, 3:18pm EDT

You're welcome. Geez, I don't know much about poetry at all, just like reading it sometimes... so do what you think best, LOL.
Take care.

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David N. Aug 23, 2009, 2:50pm EDT

This was BOMB. I could not have written one better. Just fantastic.

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 23, 2009, 2:59pm EDT

Thank you, David. I'm so glad you enjoyed this.

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Nancy Silveria Aug 24, 2009, 3:54pm EDT

Oh so very beautiful, with great rhyme and rhythm. :)

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 24, 2009, 7:47pm EDT

Thank you, Nancy!

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Bard Constantine Aug 24, 2009, 6:14pm EDT

Lovely. Your talent shimmers.

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 24, 2009, 7:47pm EDT

Thank you, I am more than flattered by your comment.

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Jan S. Aug 24, 2009, 6:51pm EDT

This is absolutely beautiful! I can identify. I married my soul mate. It was as if we'd be separated, then rejoined although we had never met....in this life. One of us has a thought and the other says it out loud. We've been married for 27 years. I wish everyone could find their soul mates.

Dianna Doles-Petry Aug 24, 2009, 7:49pm EDT

Thank you, Jan. I wish everyone could find their soul mate too. Sometimes we settle for Mr. Right Now instead of Mr. Right. It sounds like you waited to find the man you were meant to share your life with.

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