To tell the story of a life
Takes many pages, many words;
To tell the story of a love
Takes every bit as long
The you I saw in summer fields
Beneath an endless weightless sky
The you I felt in tenderness
The softness of your skin, a sigh
For now, when I remember you
There is a novel in my mind;
The beauty of your memory
Is always young, and brave, and kind
There’s beauty in the world, I know,
But I thought I had lost it then:
You walked into the room, and I
Became the mindfulest of men
But this – this was not me at all
This was all you, and love; it was
A type of wakeful dreaming where
I did not want to wake, because
Your magic was in everything.
If ever a man loved, I did:
I cherished every moment, and
I lay awake at night and bid
The minutes slow their very march.
To lengthen time, our time, so much
As possible; to see your eyes
To stroke your hair, to softly touch
Your skin beneath your summer dress.
To love you there with all my heart;
Your words of warning in my ears
That love is short and lovers part.
A life, my life, what is it now?
It’s just a cold and fading fire
A soon forgotten flickering
Of what was once raging desire
And all for you, my long true love –
Who taught me wonder in the night,
Whose hand I took to cross the bridge
Of leaving off and doing right
The day is closing in, and I
Put down my pen, and rest a while –
For now, when I remember you
I shiver once, and lastly
Smile
(“Now, When I Remember You” – 6-25-2015)
Very beautiful poem. It flows so wonderfully on the tongue.
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This is so beautiful…and touching..
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Beauty โฅ
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Magic
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This is exceptional, Owen. Love it. Filled me with the memory, of what it was like. Thank you….
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Memories: it’s good to have them, since, in the end, we lose even those.
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But the love remains. ๐
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It was magic when I first read it and magic all over again. One of my favorites of yours.
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Beautiful-
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Such kindness. My poet.
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please read the amazing poetry of a talented writer.
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I loved this poem. Your work is outstanding.
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A beautiful poem…very much engaging…going to reblog this on my blog…
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Beautiful!
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Beautiful!
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Lovely indeed.
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Thank you. I think, looking back, that this is my favorite bit I’ve written.
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Definitely one of mine!
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Loved this poem. Thanks for sharing !
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So beautiful it’s making me teary-eyed…๐ญ๐ญ
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Awesome Pic
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Amazing
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This is my favorite thing I have ever written.
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Reblogged this on The World Beyond Our Vision.
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You have the magic!—may I reblog your work onto my own poetry blog?
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Certainly!
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Reminds me of my true love
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