One of the first pieces of poetry I wrote was called 'Tokens Of Love'. I recall I was trying to explore the feelings surrounding love, loss, beauty, pain etc. We seek out love and are hurt by love. When hurt through love, eventually it is to the power of love we return. As I say it is one of my first efforts at putting thoughts down on to paper and probably sounds very naive, but the sentiment is true.
Tokens of Love
Tokens of love we carelessly spurn
With silent eyes and a gaze unturned
Lying sleeping in an unknown bed
A wistful thought reveals truths unsaid
Meanings left within a lock of stolen hair
Dismantle the heart which held you there
From torment no relief, you sent me away
Que Sera! Will there ever be a liberty day?
Commonly spoken three words we say
Now hasten solemn grief, let this pain slip away
Certain in time these shadows will fade
For sunlight, it glistens through a far off glade
Memories linger and lap at the shore
Calling your name, L'amour once more
From distant echoes your gifts return
In tokens of love we endlessly yearn
This is beautiful! I do hope that you will join me at one of the WeLL writing sessions this year as I would love to have some of your work forming part of the WeLL adult collection.
ReplyDeleteMeeting you yesterday Denyse was fantastic, your comments are truly valued. Gray
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