Beyond the border
3 years hence
I was found
where the chalk cliffs
marked the division between now-
floating , diving into the sky….
and then- standing still and as stiff as cardboard,
with dreams behind your eyes
and poems on your lips;
then warm blood at your fingertips.
One day you’ll fold your spirit
and stuff it into your back-pack,
roll forward and reach your goal.
Romeo and Juliet were 15 not 55.
If perfection makes you cry and you feel like going home
follow me to the cusp of Gemini
where we will surface and shine, and hold hands and
before you tell me I will know
this separation is only what lovers do not wish believe.
Comments
skinner_jennifer | February 11, 2012 - 20:42
A wonderful poem of love Pia, capturing feelings
we can all relate to at some point in our lives.
It reminds me of that saying: Better to have loved,
than to have never loved before.
Loved those lines:-
One day you'll fold your soul
and stuff it into your back-pack,
roll forward and reach your goal.
Romeo and Juliet were 15 not 55.
This was a very inspiring piece, thankyou for
sharing.
Jenny.
Highhat | February 11, 2012 - 20:55
I think you mean "better to have lost in love than never to have loved at all"- Jenny- don't you?
Thanks for reading
;)Pia
skinner_jennifer | February 11, 2012 - 20:57
You got it in one Pia, glad you got what I was trying
to say.
Jenny.
maisie | February 11, 2012 - 21:22
loved it for that warmth and comfort factor, even a bit shakespearian at the end!
Highhat | February 11, 2012 - 21:34
Super Jenny
Highhat | February 11, 2012 - 21:34
Thanks Maisie
Silver Spun Sand | February 11, 2012 - 21:35
Pia...you have written some memorable poetry, but this one has to take the biscuit.
These lines, especially:-
"If perfection makes you cry and you feel like going home
follow me to the cusp of Gemini
where we will surface..."
Don't know if it's just me, but your writing seems to have entered a new phase...maybe I'm wrong, but even if I am, as far as I'm concerned, just keep doing what you're doing;-)
Tina;-)
Highhat | February 11, 2012 - 21:43
I'm really touched by what you are saying to me Tina- I'm so glad this took the biscuit- .. ha ha life is full of surprises AND changes..and who doesn't like a biscuit with her tea?
;)Pia
gerardineanne | February 12, 2012 - 08:27
Very much enjoyed,especially your clear imagery.
Highhat | February 12, 2012 - 09:12
glad you enjoyed GA-
;)Pia
seashore | February 12, 2012 - 10:31
Loved it. x
Highhat | February 12, 2012 - 11:47
Thanks Coral
xx Pia
ScoZen | February 15, 2012 - 21:37
Hej highhat.
A delightful little tale this one
Håber du er godt.
ScoZen | February 15, 2012 - 21:38
Opps, pressed twice.
Highhat | February 15, 2012 - 21:42
Jeg har det fint ScoZen- thanks for reading and leaving your pleasant comment..
Tak
;)Pia
scratch | February 17, 2012 - 21:23
Pia, this is super really, really super. Imagery is the thing for me; in poetry and prose. Great images here, the penultimate stanza - say no more.
Highhat | February 17, 2012 - 21:38
Thanks Scratch- I appreciate you reading and commenting- value it a lot actually..
atb
;)Pia