Word filled and soft to the embrace.
I am not alone in this feeling,
or fleeting in my chase.
Something brews as big β
as the shadows on my wall.
I feel it wrap around me,
padding my fall.
I beat in dark blue circles
and feather with each step.
I tumble down your truth
and swell with each breath.
A journey to a place of touch,
of sound,
of rain drenched hands.
Gripping pavement to remember
where it is we stand.
I swallow with a deepened hue,
that brings me back to a perfect –
memory of you.
No bondage of a fallen past
or carved trees with a façade to last.
A real moment buried within our time,
filling our skin and breaking lines.
We slide through this forgotten place.
Where it is we love,
face to face.
April says
So very beautiful Jess,
Exactly what so many want, something beautiful and truthful, and REAL…such a gorgeous writing and love the image. Seems reflective =) so much the same yet so different too, but the something special that balances it all between….BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL writing!! ~April =) XO
Jessica says
Thank you honey pie! I loved the butterflies kissing, it just fit so perfect with the title and poem. I am happy you enjoyed it! xoxox
brian says
i really like no bondage to a fallen past…as we can get so caught up in that we miss the rest…really nicely played jessica
Jessica says
Thanks Brian π
Matt Coughlan says
“tumble down your truth” is such a neat phrase that I almost want an entire poem written about it. Good work!
Jessica says
Thank you Matt, maybe I will try and work something around that line. π
booguloo says
The last stanza, a nice tidy bow!
Jessica says
Awesome, thank you!
Ben Langhinrichs says
Lovely imagery and word play. My favorite bit is “I tumble down your truth/and swell with each breath.” Nice one shot!
Jessica says
Thanks for stopping by Ben! I am glad you enjoyed it. π
ayala says
Nicely done…lovely imagery!
Jessica says
Thank you Ayala. π
Laura Hegfield says
Beautiful…the words glide gracefully.
Jessica says
Happy you enjoyed it Laura. I appreciate you stopping by.
Kim says
Really nice one shot. Well done!
Jessica says
Thank you Kim. π
john says
Lovely use of an apt extended metaphor
Jessica says
Thanks John!
Olivia says
This is a very beautiful life- song!
Very nicely done.. π
Hugs xox
Jessica says
Big Hugs back beautiful Olivia. π
Leo says
Just so right. π Imagery to fly for, and very much lyrical. Loved it! π
My One Shot Poem
Jessica says
Thank you Leo! I will check yours out. π
Eric 'Bubba' Alder says
Nice One Shot! Intimate and full of imagery.
Jessica says
Thank you Eric. π
Kavita says
Ohh.. this is so beautiful, Jessica… I could touch this moment… and yes, the feeling’s like none other!
Your wordplay and rhymes here have worked so well with each other… there is almost a lyrical feel to this poem… lovely!
Jessica says
Thank you sweet Kavita. I am honored you enjoyed it. π
Sheila Moore says
lovely, Jessica.
Jessica says
Thank you Sheila. π
dani h says
delicate imagery leading to the place we love… beautiful!
Jessica says
Aw, thanks Dani!
Luke Prater says
I know the closure is the crux, but here is my favourite part –
I feel it wrap around me,
padding my fall.
Lovely piece, Jess
Luke x
Jessica says
Thank you my dear. I am glad you enjoyed it. π
Rambling Heather says
So beautiful! I love this:
“A journey to a place of touch,
of sound,
of rain drenched hands.”
Jessica says
Thank you Heather! I appreciate you reading and honored you enjoyed it. π