Before you die
sit here, snug in my eyes
where love circles you
endless and time-capsuled.
Paint me pictures of you
in shades of words
I have never heard.. before.
Write me letters in the wind
when all I hear is the storm,
leave your kisses in the clouds
to fall like feathers with the rain
Please don’t ask me to explain
Before you die
sit here, snug in my eyes
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“Before you die
sit here, snug in my eyes
where love circles you”
Good heavens, that’s gorgeous. That is all I would want my love to know and feel. You never want someone to die not knowing how deeply you felt about them.
Thank you so much, “S”. 🙂
This is so tender snd beautiful, full of love, and some rich vivid imagery Mish. I especially like:
“leave your kisses in the clouds
to fall like feathers with the rain”
Absolutely enchanting!
Thanks, Rob. 🙂
You had me at /write me letters in the wind, when all I can hear is the storm/. Far from a dirge, you’ve created a tender death song.
Then my mission is complete. Thanks for reading, Glenn!
This is so full of love. I especially like, “sit here, snug in my eyes” Great line. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Ali. I wasn’t sure about that line at first but it came so spontaneously and grew on me.
This is a heartbreaker of a poem, Mish. I love the phrases ‘sit here, snug in my eyes where love circles you’ and ‘Write me letters in the wind when all I hear is the storm’. I have a tear – a big one.
Aww Kim…I’m so glad it moved you. 🙂
This is heartwrenchingly beautiful, Mish! You had me at “leave your kisses in the clouds to fall like feathers with the rain.”
Thanks Sanaa. 🙂
leave your kisses in the clouds
to fall like feathers with the rain
this is a lovely image – kisses floating feather-light…there is softness in the rain..
Thank you, Truedessa. I appreciate your comment.
Beautiful poem, Mish, not a word wasted.
A lovely thing to say, Thank you! 🙂
So poignant, a lovely, tender poem, Mish.
These lines stood out to me:
“Paint me pictures of you
in shades of words
I have never heard.. before.”
Thanks Merril. 🙂
Deep bow…your words are so touching.
Oh Bev..you are too sweet. We need to collaborate soon! Will contact you to share ideas. 🙂
Oh, we must hold them and express it before they (we) go!
So, so true, Lynn. It is all we will ever have after they are gone and some go so unexpectedly. Thanks for stopping in. 🙂
My pleasure…
Lovely 😊…My favorite line is— “Paint me pictures of you
in shades of words
I have never heard.. before.”
Thank-you, Sophia.
I don’t know if I have the words to convey the overwhelming emotion your words evoked within me. This is beautiful and oh so tender.
Wow thanks so much Barry.
We do need to treasure our love in the here and now. We know that, and yet…(K)
Exactly! Thanks for reading.
Such a heartfelt poem. I love all your images and pictures you paint!
Thank you, Dwight!
So very poignant, Mish
Thank you, Candy!