Across the midnight sky, sweeps a nocturne melody
reminiscent of a time when the innocence of youth
was a prized possession, and the warmth of a wool
sweater was enough to stay the cold.
On this starlit night where the ring of Jupiter could
be grasped if sought, with a nod from heaven. I stir
lightly, as if this wish could be. Fingers arching
in movements separated from thoughts so contrived.
Bemusing, seeking some sign from above, trying to fight
this numbness felt deep within the walls of weary bones.
A silent war that took no visible prisoners, ended
the slam of an unlocked door, with a determined echo.
How slight could this untamed melody be, finding my thoughts,
weaving my soul to a rhythm from years of old. And I wondering
if somehow I can cradle my heart within these frail arms,
wrap them tightly about, to find solace, and warmth
So how true can forever be, how long can moments last.
for then it seemed it could last as long as stars in the sky,
and now it is as fleeting as this candle light held so close
Looking into this flame, I can almost grasp tomorrow
Sonrisa © November 12, 2000
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