Two Days after Years

by gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts, USA

Jul 2011 768 Views 13 comments

Two Days after Years

Author: gnj4u

My brain is numb from boredom
and no longer has the power
to shut out thoughts of you
coming uninvited into my day.

So far, thought I’d come
away from you, my dearest
only to find your bearded face
scratching the surface of my heart.

Your glasses reflecting my
turned-upside-down smile
back into the ether of dullness
while the bright sun etches skin.

Your blue eyes twinkling
mine drowning in sorrow’s tears
for having sent you away
to save myself, for this.

Your hands reaching out
though your touch has gone.
Yet, I cannot call you back
for fear of dying in your arms.

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Posted: Jul 2011

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jazzy75Houston, Texas USAJul 18, 2011

Stunning!! I love the title!!...it really adds to the poem....and brings a thoughtful silence to time...the dullness...and fear.

kickit22auburn, Washington USAJul 19, 2011

your hands reaching out though your touch has gone shows that love really don't fade away

niah9Auckland, New ZealandJul 19, 2011

Wonderful write gnj4u, and so powerfully moving...and dare I say so different to your normal write...loved it...Niah

Macduff5Newcastle, New South Wales AustraliaJul 19, 2011

This is different gnj...very personal, very emotional....I like it very much.

country_lady67clarion, Pennsylvania USAJul 19, 2011

gnj4u Your Heart always remembers no matter how hard we try and forget. I agree its full of emotion and very personal.. I adore it.. Thank you for sharing it with us..

agoodguy2havesuffolk, Virginia USAJul 19, 2011

GNJ, i totally agree w Mac (& Jazz...+ rest) so good of Emily! ;-)

swade777Grants Pass Area, Oregon USAJul 19, 2011

I'm beginning to feel like Scatyln - here now / gone now with the crazy schedule I'm trying to keep... but - like the other's before me, I too wanted to commend you for a beautiful piece that has certainly taken a direction MUCH different than what you've trained us to expect! That in it's self adds some really nice ZEST to your writing!! Loved it!!! Too.... I was glad to log on and see another new submission from "YOU"!!

FellsmanLake District, Cumbria, England UKJul 19, 2011

Hi GNJ

There are so many posts to this forum these days, it is virtually impossible to read them all, let alone leave comments: However, you are one of the poets on PC who I cannot resist reading, and this excellent poem is testimony to your skill as a writer.

Kind regards

Bill

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKJul 19, 2011

Your glasses reflecting my
turned-upside-down smile
back into the ether of dullness
while the bright sun etches skin.

My kind of poem gnj

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USAJul 19, 2011

Hi, jazzy75, I am particularly pleased that you like the title and feel its impact. Hi, kickit22, Though love may not fade, one can only hope that another love can form and grow brighter. Hi, niah9, Yes, it is a different type of post for me. I am pleased you found it moving. Hi, Macduff5, I am delighted that you connected with the emotion of my poem. Hi, hedistuff, Though I just had a birthday, I don't feel any older; but, yes, I do know, we are not getting any younger. My "test the water" is to release my 'different' poems. Thank you for your refreshing comment. Hi, country_lady67, That you adore this poem is so nice to hear! Hi, agoodguy2have, Although I can't speak for Emily, I can say sharing is made easier with the encouragement of friends. Thank you. I am glad you "totally agree" with the kind comments that were made. Hi, swade777, I am pleased that you were able to sign into CS when my poem was in view....and even more pleased that you "Loved it". Hi, Fellsman, I, too, lament that there is not enough time to read much less comment on all posts. It means a lot to me that you take the time to read my poems. And, I am very pleased that you enjoyed this write - even if it is free verse. Hi, Odette67, Now, why am I not surprised that you chose that verse! I am thrilled that you liked this write! to ALL: It is reassuring to post something and have it read and appreciated by each of you. You honor/ honour me with your comments.

paloma66Manukau, Auckland New ZealandJul 20, 2011

What can I say,I feel everyone has said it all...You are great!!!!:Loved this poem.

EarlgreyteaLimassol, CyprusJul 20, 2011

wow, Massachusetts, this is a delightful romantic streak we have not yet seen in you, wonderful, i suggest you lose not a moment in flaunting it more, what the heck, why not 'die in his arms'..., beats boredom..., but, you know best..., love and light...

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USAJul 21, 2011

Hi, paloma66, It is such a delight to have you once again read one of my poems. I am so pleased you like it. Hi, Earlgreytea, I am glad you enjoyed this "romantic streak". And, thank you for your encouraging comment; so, here's to flaunting! ...love and light...

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