Just before nightfall
I think of you
of your plum chapstick lips
of your almond hazel eyes
of the warm spot beneath your neck
of the curvy nature of your hips
I think of you
before we even knew
how it was to love
how it was to love
And thinking of you
the sandman comes
to cast his spell
my eyes are closed
I think of you in dreams
just after nightfall
Comments
MistakenMagic | November 29, 2011 - 18:29
"I think of you
before we even knew
how it was to love"
- these lines are so poignant, and the whole poem has a quiet, beautiful approach to love. A wonderful read!
Magic xxx
Daniel Saint-John | November 29, 2011 - 18:33
Magic, I think you are right. It is the heart of the poem. Could have been simply that, the rest, now it seems, like excess luggage. LOL.
Excelsior!
Silver Spun Sand | November 29, 2011 - 19:44
I agree with Magic, Daniel, it has an ethereal charm about it. Enjoyed;-)
Tina
Daniel Saint-John | November 29, 2011 - 20:39
Thank you Tina, ethereal charm is good. I think most of my poems have this, at least searched for, silent quality.
Excelsior!
sue dinum | November 30, 2011 - 21:15
Very nice tone, Daniel, and romantically sweet. Much enjoyed.
sue