VALENTINE'S MESSAGE.
When I, sleep-less through uneasy dark
sigh lonely for thee,
when moon rides high in its sickled arc
and cold falls crisp on flower and tree,
when sun bids farewell to skyline's blue
and mist covers first starlight with dew
how I long but for thee.
When I, dreaming walk lone tidal waves
again sigh for thee,
when wind rides high the sea's briny lace
and a storm turns pale its filters on me,
when Neptune saddles wild-white horses
and foaming indifference rises and falls
how I ask but for thee.
When I, awaking un-fresh before dawn
sigh weary for thee,
when Valentine's message clearly calls
and desire sends kisses over bland sea,
when distance between us taxes hearts
with commitments keeping lovers apart
how I yearn but for thee.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
Offline) - Published: February 14th, 2018 04:40
- Comment from author about the poem: Written Springtimes ago to a now lost long-distance Valentine.
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- Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet, Heather T, Laura🌻
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Comments12
Beautiful Fay!
Grateful as always for your supportive comment dear Lorna.
Your mastery of words is top notch Fay. A very heartfelt write for this day of love.
Ah - so kind of you to write such a compliment A.P. - - pleased you enjoyed the read.
Just giving credit where credit is so deservingly due.
Super work Fay
Many thanks Michael.
Excellent write Fay! Just beautiful!
Thought you may find something special in this write Christina - - warm hearts love a Valentine message.
Fay, gosh...spellbound in the pining.
Ah - - so good to see you on site again Heather and grateful thanks not only for this special comment but for wanting the piece in your own favourites. Look forward to reading more of your work again dear faraway friend.
Super write Fay.
Loads of thanks dear Goldie.
Lovely write Fay.
Glad you enjoyed the read my friend.
"Lost ~ long distance ~ VALENTINE !" Better to have loved ................... ! Whenever I sent a Valentine to the then current GIRL of My Dreams ~ I always included a Personal Poem ~ which they loved and cherished. I am pleased we share an Elizabethan (1st !) trait ~ an EMAIL is not a VALENTINE. A Lady once sent an intimate Love email to me ~ but she pressed the wrong button (easily done !) and mailed it to the 357 people in her MESSAGE OUT BOX some of whom were our CHURCH ELDERS ! Thanks for reprising ~ Yours for ever BRIAN.
Yes oh yes Brian that it is "better to have loved etc" - - your valentines must be so special for the lady to receive a personal poem too - - - I agree too that an email is not a real valentine message........... and what a smile your comment gave me re. pressing wrong buttons - - wheeee - 375 all reading of love - -- thanks for this fresh and amusing comment.
Always a new beautiful writing Fay. Loved to read it.
Always appreciated your caring comments dear malu - thank you so much and pleased you enjoyed the read.
Beautifully written, Fay! Happy Valentine's Day!
Thank you dear Fred for those kind Valentine wishes and of course for the welcome comment.
Such a capturing and beautiful read.. really enjoyed this
Thank you a load Jo for your perceptive comment and for the visit to read my work.
The sentiments you’ve
expressed in this exquisite
poem are beyond beautiful,
my dear Fay!
~Laura~
I admit the poem 'was a heartache to write as it meant something special - - thank you so much Laura for reading between lines to catch its meaning.
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