You are asleep now
As I cling to
your body
And I breathe you
in
I kiss your soft
skin
And whisper some
loving words
You murmur a
reply
I struggle to hear
But I know not
what they mean
You have been
gone long
Taken from my
grasp
Left quite alone
without you
Emptying my soul
It is winter now
I need you more
than ever
The wind is so
cold
Such a beautiful poem and so terribly sad.I never admit to being tearful because I'm supposed to be a tough chick:) Lovely poem, Robin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful series of haiku strung together so well to tell the story of a love so memorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. You still feel presence and breath, holding on to the meaning. So sad to think of warm moments lost when you are cold and alone. In the whisper, there is treasure and hope.
ReplyDeletea beautiful love poem, gentle emotion, with a youthfulness
ReplyDeleteat the hem.
Your words went straight to my secret sentimental side and brought tears to my eyes. There are some people we never really get over.
ReplyDeleteThis is very sad, but somehow its also beautiful. Fitting for what you had together
ReplyDeleteThe Lioness will love these!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully, beautifully done old son.
How sad, bitter sweet but lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe loss is heart felt.
Sparse..bare..the emptiness of winter inside and out captured so starkly..Jae
ReplyDeleteI feel the loss, the cold, even though I can still squeeze my honey.
ReplyDeleteSuch tender haiku
ReplyDeleteFrom one who loved so deeply
Here's a hug for you.
Beautifully written, OldEgg, you really painted the emotions of loss and winter well!
ReplyDeleteThat really touched my heart. Thank you so much for sharing it.
ReplyDeletesuch longing in that poem. well done
ReplyDeleteI love the warmth you've brought through your words in that winterland of death. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this really touched my heart. I felt that sharp edge of cold reality - loss, grief and empty silence
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written. And very, very sad.
Okay. You touched all the notes with such beautiful delicacy here. I'd say more, but I have this lump in my throat and for some reason my eyes are blurring.
ReplyDeleteYou express emotions too dear so well. Thank you.
Kwee