navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #32 » I cannot stay!
Open Poetry #32
Post A Reply Post New Topic I cannot stay! Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2004-06-28 07:00 PM


Everybody knows there’s no music left to dance
but I find my feet moving slowly and sensually
to the music of a dream no one is conscious of
and then in my head the pounding of a drum  
drowns out the will to live
without the hauntingly beautiful
music of my heart.

Briefly I sway with my remembrances
until I come to now, tonight,
this first night of knowing
how weak I am to hold, carry, love,
so long through the pain of loss
of one too young to go.  

I fear I cannot stay
in the realm of only soul
without the music of my heart
dancing me to the end
of unhappiness
but I know I’ll get by  
with the roll of a dice
wherever I am going
to leave the dream behind.

To the shadow that walks
and haunts my lonely nights,
how hard it is to fight
the passion you instill
and the love you bring forth
from out the depths of my being
but you’re only a dream
and with eyes open I can see
another lies in waiting
to dream the dream for me.  

To spirit love, fare thee well,
I’m leaving for reality!


© Copyright 2004 Helen - All Rights Reserved
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
1 posted 2004-06-28 09:28 PM


Helen

Sometimes reality is easier.  Only thing is, behind it is another spirit.  I understand this, but it is so sad...I wish I had something wise to say to you besides nodding my head.  

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
2 posted 2004-06-29 05:19 AM


Martie - sometimes the nodding of a head is all that is required.  Thank you so much for that!
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
3 posted 2004-06-29 12:57 PM


yeah...*sigh*

I understood this well and enjoyed

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #32 » I cannot stay!

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary