This is the first poem I wrote, 12 yrs ago, free flowing verse |
Vanishing Love I woke suddenly in the middle of the night. My heart pounding, blood racing I wasn’t sure what had woken me, but I was sure a strange noise had occurred Rubbing my eyes, I looked around my room, and noticed the cool breeze, blowing through the open window, the sheer drapes billowing softly, silently. Suddenly, I noticed you standing there so beautiful the smell of sweet jasmine in the night air. Your night gown flowing, arms held out to me your face radiant in the moon’s soft glow “My Love!” I cried, or tried to, but no sound came from my throat I tried to reach to you, but my arms remained immobile. Moving to sit up, I found myself seemingly paralyzed All I could do was stare at you mutely, Love showing in my eyes. You whispered my name softly, Your eyes beseeching me to come to you Your hands reaching out to hold me near Try as I did, I couldn’t say your name Or move to you Slowly,,,,,, Silently,,,,, Sadly,,,,, you faded, becoming first transparent then invisible altogether, until all that remained, was the sweet jasmine on the air I cried in great heaving sobs Wanting you so Needing you, aching for you knowing we needed each other Our love never to be extinguished I awoke suddenly, tears on my pillow, And rolled over to find you beside me I hugged you tightly to me, Sobbing once again “Don’t ever leave me my love, Stay here with me, love me” You looked at me quizzically, Then kissed my tears away. “I Love You more than life itself, I’m never leaving your side.” Your words brought overwhelming joy to my heart I looked to the heaven, And thanked God once again for bringing you to me Jim Dorrell 10/25/98 |