In the dark
and for once
Shamelessly
I let my eyes
follow you in the light.
Your eyes catch mine.
Quick not to flatter
I look away
And you'll never know
How once
for one unquenchable instant
My fingers wished they were
the light
spilled on your nape
My lips the dimple
drowned in your cheek
And my breath the air
cooling the hollow
below your brow.
But this I'll never know
This you'll never know.
Comments
kheldar | April 5, 2010 - 11:31
"My fingers wished they were
the light
spilled on your nape"
Beautiful imagery Amna, I like this a lot.
Kheldar :--)
shoe | April 5, 2010 - 13:24
Very beautiful and sad, much enjoyed,
Beeme | April 5, 2010 - 16:07
I agree with the above, I loved the imagery used.
"My lips the dimple
drowned in your cheek."
Beeme xx
Nathan Bednarek | April 5, 2010 - 17:10
This, for its simplicity and grace, is what I call TRUE poetry. Its structure, flow and imagery is very delicate, yet it touches the heart with overwhelming power. Amazing. A well deserved cherry.
Nahan.
Amna | April 7, 2010 - 13:22
Thank you that's very kind to say :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Amna
maggyvaneijk | April 16, 2010 - 23:13
I love the delicacy of the poem and yet it conveys such a strong desire