Call Me Wistful

 

Time wiles away, barely noticed by the clock.
I'm so lost in far-away journeys,
its awareness stalls my motion and stands still, my pace .

 

Careless moments pass by the wayside,

my gaze trained to the skies of yesterdays
and my mind wrapped around billowy clouds.

 

I grow nostalgic in remembrance
as days long past flit by like antique picture shows,
grainy and distorted by their long, stored away years.

 

In a mood, melancholy and reflective,
I languish in a woolgathering state,
preoccupied and pensive in this little bit of infinity.

 

Memories, fresh as the current air, wash over,

warming me, where I thought was now cold.

His face still a vivid dream, his hands still touching.

 

Some things never leave a heart so young,

A heart so broken and remaining still...

Broken, empty and longing for shadows gone.

 

Here, in this mere spell of perpetual forward motions,

I remain entranced by my recollections of former days.
I guess, you could call me wistful...

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Beatnik1979's picture

outstandingThi

This is an outstanding poem..Superior choice of word, coupled with imagery that is delicate and graceful. I really enjoyed this...and would like to emphasize the excellence that is withing each line and word. Well done!

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My humble thanks to you,

My humble thanks to you, William, for your too-kind words on this piece.

I'm glad you enjoyed the read.

Its an older piece, but a fav of mine that meant a lot and means even more now.

:)

Cathy