On the Cusp of a Sneeze ..

Neville

On the Cusp of a Sneeze ..

 

You were once, as much a part of me

as the blue vein

which still passes through my neck

on the long

convoluted journey back to my heart ..

Yet, without you

and that constant pulse and flow, I may

as well be nothing ..

But while I still have breath, I shall

always be that

faint glimmer of golden light at the

end of all your

darkest tunnels, which now of course

surrounds your shadow ..

And yes, that barely discernible tremor

and deep sigh too

regardless, of whether you breathe deeply

or shallow, plus that tingle

in your nose, upon the cusp of a sneeze ..

Of course, I shall always

be the smell and the taste of your mother’s

home cooking

carried to you, on a cool welcome breeze ..

Indeed, I shall be

all things desirous, both protective

and bright ..

Like a heavy quilted down blanket on a cold

winter night ..

Yes, I like to think you might sometimes

remember things

such as these, contained in my promise to thee ..

Whenever you might

just be passing my love, occasionally maybe ..

 

 

 

 

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  • orchidee

    Good write N.

    • Neville



      Cheers sir O .......................... have a FAB Sunday πŸ™‚

    • Fay Slimm.

      Musing on what once was brings a bouquet of intimate memories and so well penned they need to be in my fave. list - - such a moving finalΓ© to this look-back my friend..............x

      • Neville



        thank you Fay .................................................................... Neville x

      • Doggerel Dave

        Even I can discern the absence but faint hope embodied there , Nev. Thanks

        • Neville



          Cheers Dave ...................................... Neville

        • Bella Shepard

          Beautiful words, I get lost in the flow of your imagery, line after line.

          • Neville


            Thank you so very much for those heart-warming and encouraging words Bella .............. Neville

          • Accidental Poet

            Great words from an even greater man. πŸ˜‰

            • Neville


              and You AP are far too kind to this old fella ....................... but he thanks you & truly .. πŸ™‚

              • Accidental Poet

                Credit deserved, credit delivered. πŸ˜‰πŸ‘

                • Neville



                  you got me blushin all over .. and it aint pretty ..................... πŸ™‚

                • Christina8

                  Such strong imagery in these lines! I really like this write. This is a love poem and it's wonderful!

                  • Neville



                    How kind you are Christina8 & how very much appreciated my very dear friend ........... Neville

                  • dusk arising

                    Cold winter winds outside can stir nostalgic thoughts. Alone times spur those thoughts of hope. Love is a warm place within us for yesterdays and hopes for chance.
                    It's all there and more i daresay in your emotional post today.

                    • Neville



                      thanks DA .................................................... N

                    • Kinsey Peterson

                      The imagery invoked by your words is really impressive. Now I want to see if I can do the same, you should be proud of yourself. (:

                      • Neville



                        You are very kind my new found literary friend .. and I am more than delighted that you stopped by and considered this latest scribble of mine .............................................................. Neville πŸ™‚

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Beautiful words Neville, that love will be there forever.

                        Andy

                        • Neville



                          Thank you my golden friend ............................. Neville

                        • Rocky Lagou

                          Wow this was so so glorious. I mean your descriptions are so fine and vivid like I'm literally in the moment. So well done!

                          • Neville



                            thank you no end my friend ..................... Neville



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