Precious Moments

I awake to the sound of rain.

Your arms envelope me.

Your tender whispers

beg me to remain

as I snuggle against

your warmth.

The ceiling fan whirs above us…

curtains billow.

Pictures on the bureau

stare in wonder,

jealous of what they see.

You draw me near,

and a tear rolls down my face.

The clock keeps ticking,

though I beg for it to stop.

I don’t want to go!

These moments are too precious,

too few…

Still, forever they will linger.

Comments: 19

Howard b. Sep 20, 2009, 5:02pm EDT

Another beautiful poem . Wanting love to never end. Even if it's just holding on.I liked this one very much. Thanks for sharing . It's always good to read your work.

Cheryl W. Sep 20, 2009, 5:04pm EDT

Thanks for stopping by, Howard...:)

Howard b. Sep 20, 2009, 5:07pm EDT

you are so welcome. It's a pleasure to read your poetry. Each is so full of passion . Erotic touches to each .I like that.

Cheryl W. Sep 20, 2009, 5:24pm EDT

Thank you, Howard. I try and make my poems tastefully erotic...:), so they do not need to be flagged.

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Barbara H. Sep 20, 2009, 5:09pm EDT

Moments that make life so beautiful. You always describe them so well Cheryl.

Cheryl W. Sep 20, 2009, 5:30pm EDT

Thank you, Barbara..:)

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Spencer T. Sep 20, 2009, 5:10pm EDT

Can always count on you to tweek my emotions.

Good stuff.

Cheryl W. Sep 20, 2009, 5:30pm EDT

Thank you for reading, Spencer

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Jennifer Lee Sep 20, 2009, 5:46pm EDT

Lovely write, Cheryl. I always wish to pause time when James has a day off like today.

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MYKE D. Sep 20, 2009, 5:49pm EDT

Cheryl, what a lovely poem. I could feel your words.

Myke

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Deb J. Sep 20, 2009, 5:55pm EDT

Aw Cheryl, that is a beautiful poem of a beautitful memory!!!

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Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Sep 20, 2009, 6:09pm EDT

Such an intimate shapshot...

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Larry H. Sep 20, 2009, 7:27pm EDT

love your poem.. thanks for sharing..

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Lisa Frost Sep 20, 2009, 8:04pm EDT

Beautiful and heartwarming!!

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Jackie T. Sep 20, 2009, 8:17pm EDT

Lovely. That's exactly how I feel (being a long distance relationship), and I want to savor every moment...

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Angela A. Sep 20, 2009, 8:20pm EDT

This left me feeling bereft!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Kathryn E. Sep 21, 2009, 8:25am EDT

beautiful.....

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Noble Chinwendu Sep 21, 2009, 4:31pm EDT

Beautiful catchy sort of poetry.

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Terry Collett Oct 26, 2009, 4:06pm EDT

There is that hint of sadness here. Not of the passion or love or warmth or desire but the echo from afar that it will one day all will be just a memory. Even the finest love and passion eventually passes into the beyond of was. Love it.

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