A branch, tapping
on the window, wakes me.
I watch him half-smile
in his sleep, as if cradling
the child he once was
in his arms;
strands of hair,
soft and weeping,
silently stutter
with the flutter
of his eyelids...lost
in some half-dream,
half-awake reverie.
Shards of sunlight –
pierce the blinds;
outside, blades of grass,
hang heavy – teardrops
at their tips. His skin, moist
and cool to the touch
hints of sandalwood
and ivory musk.
Visions of him
still vivid in my mind,
as an artist dreams
of a palette filled
with undiscovered colours,
and so shall I dream
until he becomes
my final adumbration
when the sky shifts –
and Love-in the-Mist
sparkles with the opal pearls
of morning, sweet and golden
as a buttermilk pancake kiss...
as I surrender to him
as a wind-flower in all
its sapphire glory, bends
to a passing breeze.
Comments
Rigel | July 20, 2012 - 14:24
Delicious;-)
Rigel
Silver Spun Sand | July 20, 2012 - 14:45
Thanks, Rigel.
Pleased you liked...and I hope my husband does; written as it was to celebrate our 45th (Sapphire)
wedding anniversary;-)
Tina
fatboy74 | July 20, 2012 - 14:48
Wow, congratulations Tina, have a great day, I'm sure he will love it. :-)
Silver Spun Sand | July 20, 2012 - 14:58
Many thanks, fb. I sure do hope so;-)
skinner_jennifer | July 20, 2012 - 17:22
What beautiful sentiments in this poem Tina.
Congratulations on your 45th wedding anniversary.
Gosh what a mile stone.
Best wishes for the future and I hope you enjoy the day...whatever you do.
I think your husband will adore this poem.
Jenny.
Silver Spun Sand | July 20, 2012 - 18:00
Thanks, Jenny. A milestone it surely is. I just can't believe it. Funny isn't it, that the older one gets the faster time flies. We're off out for a meal with our daughter and grandkids...now 18 and and 17, and the eldest, Ashley is off to Honduras, in a week or so's time, for a whole year with a charitable organisation called Project Trust, so it will be rather a bitter-sweet occasion.
Much appreciate your words and thanks again.
Tina
Rhiannonw | July 21, 2012 - 09:40
As usual, a lovely mix of minute appreciation of your surroundings, with a tender appreciation of your husband and marriage. Congratulations from me too! Rhiannnon
Silver Spun Sand | July 21, 2012 - 10:10
Thank you, so very much, Rhiannon, and I shall pass on your good wishes to my husband. Have a lovely weekend yourself;-)
Tina
hilary west | July 22, 2012 - 03:51
This is a gem full of dreams, and of course that gem is a sapphire!
Silver Spun Sand | July 22, 2012 - 07:31
You're right, hilary...a gem, very close to my heart, especially today;-)
Linda Wigzell Cress | July 22, 2012 - 09:29
What a lovely poem. Lucky husband! I love the Love-in-the-mist sparkling with opal pearls.. Happy Anniversary
Linda
hilary west | July 22, 2012 - 19:24
Congratulations on your 45th wedding anniversary. That is an achievement with so much divorce these days! Like Linda I love the Love-in-a-mist with opal pearls. What a lovely tribute!
Silver Spun Sand | July 22, 2012 - 19:33
Thanks, Linda. It's kind of you and I shall pass on your good wishes to hubby;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | July 22, 2012 - 19:37
Thank you, hilary. I don't know where the last 45 years have gone. The world was such a different place in 1967 and much has changed, including hubby and me. I guess the thing is, is to bend with the wind, if you know what I mean;-)
We're just off outside into the garden for our meal. It is a beautiful evening here, and all we could both wish for.
Tina;-)
Edenfalls | July 22, 2012 - 22:11
45 years? Wow, wow and even more wow! That in itself is a celebration, this poem is also a true wonderful piece Tina. Enjoy whatever you do.
jolono | July 23, 2012 - 10:31
Hi Tina, how the hell did I miss this brilliant piece? I adored it!
A very, very happy 45th.
Cavalcaderl | July 25, 2012 - 08:19
new Silver-Spun-Sand
Hi! Tina, Many congratulations from me too.
On your Sapphire 45 years wedding Anniversary.
What an amazing,may I say poem of words and love.
Especially for you and your husband.
This is a master piece. I hope you have more than your hearts desire both of you. All with you for perfect time! My favourite colour ring is sapphire too. Years fly and your so right,patterns of life change in all things.
I think I will have to bend to the wind too?
Enjoy everything. The words in all wonderful.
Last stanza perfection entwining words,take one's breath away!
Congratulations of the cherries!
Your husband will adore this poem.
Sorry, been"Singing for pleasure" "Simon Grey" Musical Director great, and one in my home? town to go to-day, sure I'll get there,day time Mine is playing bowls. Opologies missing this! Just switched on. Hope you all had a superb evening. Cheers to you and hubby! Many more. Make it the poem of the week!!
julie xx
Silver Spun Sand | July 28, 2012 - 07:37
Thank you, Julie.
Hope you are enjoying the Olympics;-)
Tina xx