Dancing Inside the Stillness of My Soul
There were days
I fell into a whirlwind
where sunlight glittered
then escaped.
I was proud
to count each move made
as a gift.
Sometimes, underneath my eyes
I could see a kiss
deep inside an ocean
of a thousand stars
looking up
at my lips.
Often, I wished
to be still
inside my soul
find a shelter
where I could dance
just one more time,
to verses I wrote
just for you.
Thinking,
perhaps then,
I could fade hypnotically
into your thoughts,
find the sweetest truth.
For endless days now,
I have stared at empty paper
trying to remember
your voice
and capture how much I love you
inside a metaphor.
I found I only fell back
into a whirlwind
where sunlight glittered
then escaped
my heart
only loved you more.
Last night, underneath my eyes
I once again
saw a kiss
deep inside an ocean
of a thousand stars
filled with your face
and my own.
There, I danced
inside the stillness of my soul
within the shelter
of your arms,
found in your eyes,
my home.
I fell into a whirlwind
where sunlight glittered
then escaped.
I was proud
to count each move made
as a gift.
Sometimes, underneath my eyes
I could see a kiss
deep inside an ocean
of a thousand stars
looking up
at my lips.
Often, I wished
to be still
inside my soul
find a shelter
where I could dance
just one more time,
to verses I wrote
just for you.
Thinking,
perhaps then,
I could fade hypnotically
into your thoughts,
find the sweetest truth.
For endless days now,
I have stared at empty paper
trying to remember
your voice
and capture how much I love you
inside a metaphor.
I found I only fell back
into a whirlwind
where sunlight glittered
then escaped
my heart
only loved you more.
Last night, underneath my eyes
I once again
saw a kiss
deep inside an ocean
of a thousand stars
filled with your face
and my own.
There, I danced
inside the stillness of my soul
within the shelter
of your arms,
found in your eyes,
my home.
there, i danced
ReplyDeleteinside the stillness of my soul....
beautiful Neva...and peaceful...bkm
this is magical and gorgeous...some loves never die but live on inside of us...there is a wonderful dance to your worlds as well with the chosen repetitions...
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fabulous Neva, and it speaks to me for very personal reasons. I love it!
ReplyDeleteAwww... beautiful imagery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeletewonderful piece with many memorable lines...
ReplyDeletelove it Neva..yes it fills my need and fills my heart xxxx
ReplyDelete... of great beauty,
ReplyDeletea pure delight Neva ~~
lasting love - this poem speaks to me on a very personal level. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful reading, a charm it was, truly it got me
ReplyDeleteAs I continue reading your poetry I feel that, in my heart, a window is opening and my spirit fly to new horizons
ReplyDeleteA wonderful piece by one of my favorite poets. You continue to make my heart swoon with each new poetic creation. Neva, I never tire of your incredibly beautiful poetry. You are a gift to us.
ReplyDeleteSplendidly worded with thoughts to satisfy the needs to one. sweetheart!
ReplyDeletevery niec
ReplyDeleteSad, somehow. And I don't know why it should be.
ReplyDeleteLovely words here . . .
always lovely Neva!
ReplyDeletethen escaped
ReplyDeletemy heart
only loved you more
This echoes to me of e.e. cummings "let it go"
http://www.panhala.net/Archive/let_it_go.html
love held lightest is yet the strongest love of all