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Nightbird
by Rafika AndersonI can tell from your words you love me deeply
and I know that I will love you too
I only wish I also knew that I would remain loyal and true to you
I have always been so fickle throughout my many years
and love has only brought me heartbreak and endless tears
but you shine brightly with the promise of a pure affection that never dies
I see the twin hands of confidence and trust reaching towards me in your eyes
I hope you realize that my wavering emotions are like a raging brush fire
you cannot grasp them in your palms and must let them blossom and expire
I am surfing this wave of Destiny carrying me swiftly toward your loving arms
giving myself freely to my pre-written future and your well-polished charms
patience, my prince -- my feet are dancing their way from here to there
sooner than you think, we shall soar as one in the midnight air
01/29/2006 Author's Note: From the Casablanca Collection
Posted on 01/29/2006
Copyright © 2010 Rafika Anderson
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Robin Patterson on 02/01/06 at 09:47 AM Rafitka- you have so accurately conveyed the story many of us live....the mending process of allowing our hearts to trust and love again. I loved the description you used,"..like a raging brush fire you can not grasp.." it shows the intensity of what you are feeling. Great piece:) Robin |
| Posted by Melissa Kosswig on 02/02/06 at 09:39 PM This is flawless. Utter perfection! |
| Posted by JD Clay on 02/20/06 at 10:00 PM This piece all comes together starting with the title. Good stuff, Rafika.
pe4ce...
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| Posted by Alaine Reiter on 07/07/06 at 06:34 PM Wow..this is so beautiful.. |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 11/28/06 at 01:10 PM Peeking into your experience is like looking into a window of my own life...WOW! |
| Posted by Michelle Angelini on 12/16/07 at 02:19 PM How have I missed the beauty of your poetry. Never again. I'm adding you to my friends's list. You write from deep in the soul and craft every word for ultimate meaning. Simply beautiful!
~Chelle~ |
| Posted by Dave Fitzgerald on 12/29/08 at 02:54 PM Great write. Congrats on POTD! |
| Posted by Elizabeth Shaw on 12/30/08 at 01:15 AM ageless, honest beauty |
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