you, still -
you live in me ... still ...
so many adventurous years
since I held your gaze ... heard your voice
felt your fingers fill the spaces in mine, perfectly
mixed my spirit and body with yours
swam up the river of your soul
to THAT place - the undefined realm of unity
and loss of self
so many moons that should have kissed your skin
so many sighs and thoughts
given to empty wishes
yet you are there -
deep in the places I hold you, safe
where others can not see or admonish for yesterday's sake
where you can not thrust your blade
of casual indifference
or let bleed to the passing of time
the memory of all we were
you live in me ... still ...
and my last breath ... will be yours.
~ 6th Place ~ in the "Late July 2018 Premiere Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor & Judge.
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