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Word Weaver
Member

since 2011-03-06

Posts 437
California, USA

0 posted 2011-03-14 05:34 PM

It's fitting that the restaurant be almost deserted
that the table be in the back, in a dimly lit corner
for I seek not the company of others this night.

I seek only the comfort of my thoughts of you
as I sip my wine and briefly scan the familiar menu
notice the tablecloth slightly worn but crisp and fresh.

A candle flickers illuminating the pool of wax at the base
like tears collecting over the years one on top of the other
and a single rose in a vase seems as alone as I.

With such love in my heart why seek the dismal
I ponder this as I look around the room with non-welcoming eyes
and see the couple being seated their faces aglow with love.

They could be you and me were they not so young
but we've lived most of our years already
though apart as close as the napkin I dab my tears with.

Someday. . . we will enter this place hand in hand
seeking a table by the window where those passing by
will look in and see two people smiling at all the yesterdays.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2011-03-14 05:41 PM

A wet hanky this one is apt to cause the unsuspecting, Word Weaver. Sitting alone and observing what may be is alien to the writer, but still, a faint dream dwells within the heart for yet another day, at a table set for two.

~ My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle. ~

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

2 posted 2011-03-14 06:16 PM

another great one...your imagery was excellent and the poem flowed so smooth

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

Spiros Zafiris
Senior Member

since 2002-10-20

Posts 982
Canada

3 posted 2011-03-14 07:31 PM

..this one flew me down the page
like no one's business; very good poem

..spiros
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OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

4 posted 2011-03-15 03:30 PM

Perfectly painted, nostalgic ache.

Owl

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

5 posted 2011-03-15 07:39 PM

Understanding this.very good, enjoyed. latearrival

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

6 posted 2011-03-16 06:41 AM

love your thoughts~~

M

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

7 posted 2011-03-16 11:28 AM

hey, I think I've been there!

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

8 posted 2011-03-26 01:33 PM

Beautifully written and expressed. Love your poetry, WordWeaver.
Ida

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