It may have been the blueness of his eyes
that colored every sunrise, sunset, and rainbow
more vivid than I had ever seen.
He made sure I witnessed,
every miracle.
Waking me with kisses,
coffee ready,
holding my hand, guiding me to see
another brillant beginning.
Feeding the gulls
as the day began to hush
into a lover's lullaby.
Observing rainbows standing strong
against an army of black clouds
rolling in, like fate.
Bathing in the peace of our silence
gazing at the sky being painted
as I drank the awe
that covered his face.
The day, completed
in the same amount of glory,
making love.
I would leave, heart full
carrying these memories
hoping my love would fill him
until our next visit.
He would grieve, like a widower
finding no beauty in anything
alone.
My love became his cage,
so I set him free.
I still see the blueness of his eyes
in the art of day,
look to the sky, and wish
for him to be whole.
A contest entry
- The Selflessness of Love... Big Points! Free Verse by Allan Emery.
3000 points, ended October 18, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Hi Michelle
Just reading again
Looking farther into the words
Rick -
Humm..setting him free..? really a question ..if the situation stated is true..you touched the depth of the life where love is unpredictable thought in terms of its reaction over the life of the lovers..a heartfelt write is here..well said...
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Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Straight to the finalist list.
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Glad you liked this, I am honored to be on the finalist list, there are some great entries in this contest. Thanks for the inspiration, always. Good luck in your judging.
blessings,
Michelle
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Wow Michelle. I loved this. It is very vivid in its description and subtly sensual. I found myself relating to this though it is written from the perspective of the woman. I related to the feelings you give the man. I certainly relate to the third and second to last stanza. I know that emptiness all too well.
Also my eyes are blue.
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Thank you Bob, I am glad you loved this. Interesting you relate so well with the man I wrote this about, blue eyes and all...lol
Thanks for your kind comment.
love,
Michelle
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This was so beautiful,perfectly said and may wishes be granted...
I still see the blueness of his eyes
in the art of day,
look to the sky, and wish
that he is whole.
Love
and
hugs
~Lisa~
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Hi Lisa, so nice to have you comment! Yes, may wishes be granted, it is my prayer. Thank you for reading and your comment, I am glad you found this beautiful!
much love,
Michelle
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Amazing
Perhaps it is my mood
or the manner in which I relate so well
or just the beauty of the words assembled, but I loved this
I cried as I read the words
For the 139 time in 14,603 comments, I say the word Amazing
Wonderfull crafting of your thoughts, Rick
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Thank you hon, I am sure you relate well. An Amazing, wow, thank you.
love,
michelle
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I am speechless...I hope that says something to your soul Sis.
I love you~
Sue
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Thank you sis. You or I speechless, that speaks volumes.
Thank you for always seeing the goodness in me.
love you
Michelle
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Absolutely stunning poem. I love the way you see things. Your mind is a treasure. Great write.
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Thank you, you are very kind!
blessings,
Michelle
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I can't even begin to explain how beautiful your words are. It's perfectly sweet and tender, with a touch of sadness throughout. I have felt these feelings in the past, so I can relate to it all. Memories will always remain with you, that's something no one could ever take away. You have seen a lot in the blueness of his eyes, what a blessing that must have been.
The selflessness of love, yeah you penned this well, to say the least.
Good luck in the contest, not that you'll need it.
Loveandblessings2u & yours always
Joyce
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Thank you my sweet friend. I know you understand so well and you are so right, a blessing to have seen through such eyes. Love is always a blessing, be it for a lifetime or a brief encounter, a friend or lover.
Thanks for your kind comment and your friendship, always!
love ya
Michelle
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