Glimmer of your Shine
I only want to see…
the glimmer of your shine.
Would you hear me
while you drown in your sallow…
painted
by the cower of your mind?
I know the place
where secrets try to hold…
the place
where loneliness is bought…
and dying to be sold.
The sideways glimpse
that dulls…
The one that tries to hide
behind
grave averted eyes…
where bits and pieces fray
until the dimming
light
just fades…
away.
I know the cold that comes…
The chill
beyond the forbidden
door…
the one that cracked and closed
with sick regret
where wings were clipped…
as angels fled.
Can you hear me…
would you care to listen?
I know…
I only want to see
the truth
slip back into your smile…
I only want to see
the glimmer
rise above your waning shine.
I only want to see
you…
Move beyond the cold of loneliness…
that’s dying to be sold.
I gravitate towards rhyming verse, free of any constraints, and strive to create an experience through sound, flow, and imagery. I am a writer at Allpoetry.com. and a proud Mother of two beautiful boys.
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Beautifully constructed and with your flawless art of flow, thoughts rendered in fine poetic phrases that evoke so much: images, secrets, beauty and meaning worth the follow. Your work always inspires mine and I’m so glad you decided to join us here. Take care Mel.
Thank you Tony, a gracious comment, I am so glad that you appreciated the work.
Best,
Mel 🙂
Lively and lovely, Mel. Very well-written.
Thank you for reading Phyllis, I appreciate it very much. 🙂
Best,
Mel
Nicely penned, Mel. I believe relationships are the trickiest things in the world. You’ve just confirmed my belief.
Thank you William, I certainly agree that they can be…but please don’t let my poem be an example of all relationships.
There are so many beautiful relationships to explore, that are honest, open and worthwhile. 🙂
Best,
Mel
I love that first line…..and everything that follows.
Thank you Chris, I’m glad the first line pulled you in to enjoy the rest. I appreciate your comment. 🙂
Best,
Mel
The emotions running through this piece are painfully evident. It’s a heartache when love fades away, and there’s nothing you can do but watch. It is a lonely place. Well done.
Thank you Amy, I appreciate your review and thoughtful comment. 🙂
Best,
Mel
Truly a lovely read.
Thank you so much Dana, I am glad that you appreciated it. 🙂
Best,
Mel
What a plea. It hurts to watch when we watch our loved ones start to break away. Beautiful. Thank you. Jamie
It really does, especially when you aren’t judging, just understanding and present. Thanks so much.
Best,
Mel