Paper Moon

I shed no tears that have not already been wept
I make no promises that have not been kept
For if within my power I would give until I bleed
Flowers will only bloom from a tendered seed

Reaching out I know I can touch the skies
As my fingertips caress the tears in your eyes
I grab the blossom that in the wind flies
And the lonely Wolf no longer cries

For without you I am without myself
Gathering the dust upon that lonely shelf
Awaiting you to waken me from my slumber
And touch all the stars in their infinite number

Then take my hand and lead me into your life
For where you are my destiny lies rife
Those chains that bound us with dreaded fear
Lie broken, for even when you are far you are near

I grasp your soul as if it were my own
And it melts within mine for a single throne
Where the Universe becomes our kingdom
And Shaka Zulu cried the hail of freedom

For I am a part of you as you are part of me
Together we would not relinquish to be born free
We will not be forsaken as Ares and Aphrodite
For our desires are not those of the fallen mighty

Perhaps before the time for us was far too soon
For roses always seem to bloom best in June
When the piper's lips play that long lost tune
And dreams were not dreamt upon a Paper Moon
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Posted: May 2011
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Comments (44)

niah9
Wonderful poem rob.....must be a very special lady....kapplause teddybear teddybear
moonontide
Yes it is very lovely.Two hearts in rythem,The very best thoughts are wished your way.heart beating
Macduff5
Good to see you back Trurorob and setting the standard for which to aspire. A lovely write. cheers
Yankee4you
This poem is absolutely a classic!! wow!!
Pinkpoetress
Rob,
Amazingly beautifully written. So great to see you back my friend. I'm so happy for you. Take care.
trurorob
Thanks K, your a gem!
rob
jazzy75
Rob! I see you haven't lost your touch! Welcome back to the corner my friend...and with a brilliant write!hug
kezza007
Beautifully written
agoodguy2have
rob, welcome back to the writing side. glad you are 1: writing, 2: 2. ;-)
gypsyheart
No one can express their emotions on paper, as well as you do sailor.I have no need to speak words to tell you what you already know.
bouquet daydream happy place
PS: Good to see you sharing your poems again.
paloma66
Such words can only flow from someone like you with a heart so true.Always wish the best for you Rob.I'm fine,we just got back from the South Island,was away for 6wks.thumbs up wine teddybear
Earlgreytea
magnificent write from the one and only eclectic Rob, thanks for sharing... wine
Odette67
Beautiful romantic poem. happy place thumbs up
trurorob
Thank you Moonontide,
rob
trurorob
Thanks McDuff
rob
boyshchrm6
Great sincere poetry Rob. Should capture
any heart you want with that one. Sail on
Sailor.thumbs up peace angel cool cheers
trurorob
Thanks Yankee!
rob
DaBomb72
Rob, it's useless to say that the pencil and a piece of paper are precious objects to me. I'm sure for you too. This is a great writing, i always appreciate your work. Thank you for sharing Rob !handshake wine
trurorob
Thank you Pink
rob
trurorob
Thanks Jazzy my good friend
rob
fjamesj9701
Been gone for a while myself and cathing up, so welcome back I see they say and another good write
trurorob
Thank you Kezza
rob
trurorob
Thanks Dave!
rob
elo777
much respect grin
pilgrimageoflove
Your writting is so smooth
trurorob
Many thanks my GH
sailor
thelmatalla
Wow! What strong feelings can do...sensational. I think falling in love can make words bloom. Magnificent write!handshake teddybear
trurorob
Thank you Paloma my friend
rob
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Thanks K
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Thanks Earl
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Thank you Odette
rob
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Thanks Larry, hope you are well
rob
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Thanks FJames
rob
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Thanks ELO
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Thanks Pigrimageoflove
rob
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Thank you Thelmatalla
rob
candykid
Nice poem Rob....seems freestyle yet structured in a nice rhythm at the same time.
ImagineLove
Rob I wasn't on CS when this was first posted however I am glad to read it now, its so beautiful and I love the title Paper Moon! I like the Greek references too! Peace! hug purple heart
trurorob
Thank you Imaginelove, I write in a different style these days but still like some of my older stuff.
Rob
Bludylasky
Just another poem? I'm sure it is more than that. So lovely, the ending gave me goosebumps. :) you are talented with your choice of words. :)
Elle.
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