Your love is a nightingale's song
That sad caress
of hearts desire
This touches me
wherever I am
Whatever I do I
will not tire
As I travel so
far from home
I picture you in
all my dreams
As lonely paths I
walk at night
My way is lit by
your moonbeams
This yearning
will be sure to end
In your sweet
arms I’ll gladly lay
Homeward’s
journey soon will make
And with our
children gladly play
You’ve warmed me
with your fire of love
I kiss your lips
with passions drive
What kind fortune
picked me for you
This is all that
keeps me alive
Beautiful
nightingale sing on
You echo words my
love does say
I sadly sleep
this night alone
At dawn I’ll take
the homeward way
Image found at http://www.debrecensun.hu/culture/2012/05/02/listen-to-the-nightingales-song/
Such a lovely song for the nightingale who herself soothes other with her songs.
ReplyDeletei echo Vandana's reflection on the nightengale's intrinsic makeup...to soothe others with her songs.
ReplyDeletewoderfully soothing piece
gracias.
this poem is a song in itself - yes I too echo my predecessors in commentary ...
ReplyDeletehope you make it home in time...that yearning can be a bit painful....and tonight the nightengale song knock a bit of that edge off
ReplyDeletemay the homeward journey be a swift and peaceful one.
ReplyDeleteThe nightingale image works wonderfully here. Good to have this reminder on the homeward journey.
ReplyDeleteI too like the image and sound of the nightingale. There is also wistfulness in your words.
ReplyDeleteYour opening line is perfect. It really sets the tone and mood for the rest of the poem. The rest is bittersweet and does a good job conveying the emotion to the reader.
ReplyDeleteWhat a mournful, hopeful, tender poem.
ReplyDeleteSuch hope and sadness from a traveler. A great poem.
ReplyDeleteLove the tribute and love for that little bird... works wonder these days of darkness...
ReplyDeleteThe song extended by the nightingale is a joy of wonders. It'll lead the way home most appropriately. Great lines oldegg!
ReplyDeleteHank
I can feel the longing in this poem, which is so beautifully written. Love like this never ends, and the hope of reunion keeps us going. I love this, Old Egg - my favorite poem of yours so far.
ReplyDeleteThe longing here makes me sad yet, there's a joy knowing there's a home to go back to. Love is a thread, it will take you back. Beuatiful writing.
ReplyDeleteTo envision/hear that love as a nightingale's song is lovely! You can have her with you and tehn doublet that when sleeping, when walking, when heading home. My memories often bring me a smile and caress even though my partner is long gone.
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute to the nightingale. Good use of metaphor in this one.A sad poem of loss.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Bitter-sweet.
ReplyDeleteZQ
ah, the road back home. so much sincerity and inspiration on this poem.
ReplyDeleteReal yearning! Sweet :)x
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