Dream Souls

By AdrianJ

I like to watch you,
asleep on your side, facing me...

Reading you like a tome of forbidden knowledge -
traversing each line
deciphering every curvature of the semi-colons in the corners of your eyes

Confined within the parentheses of hidden emotions
that shine through that armor you cling to so tightly even in repose.
The unguarded dusky light of your soul shining through

Lips, poised as if about to kiss...

I watch you stir into the small cupped petal of your ear.
I gently stroke your hair - ritualistically massaging your scalp until I can see the return -

The receding into the formless waves of deeper tranquility.
The voyage of your slumber continues across oceans in a universal sea of your consciousness.

You fix a course onto the sheeted, dark continent of my body....

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Published on Sunday, June 22, 2008. Filed under: "Poetry"

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December 9th, 2011

Comments on "Dream Souls"

On Monday, September 16, 2013, jennifer atwood (12) wrote:

a very pretty poem. It opened my imagination as if I was there.
On Friday, December 9, 2011, rosemaiden (180) wrote:

this was so beautiful i have no words
A former member wrote: the ending is so absolute; killingly beautiful and darkly brooding. and somehow grants a hypnosis from reality. . .. . a needed dream, barely awake...surreal somehow in that last breath
A former member wrote: very touching and sweet....I wonder do you share your poetry with her?
On Tuesday, June 24, 2008, DIATRICUS (64) wrote:

a fascinating work -- one of your finest yet...
On Sunday, June 22, 2008, Alanarchy (1168) wrote:

The last four lines. That's the heart and soul of this one, for me anyway. Beautifully composed.
A former member wrote: Love this
On Sunday, June 22, 2008, Scarrzz (235) wrote:

Unless this is pure imagination, I see what you think of her from your words. I am glad that you have her, and I hope she knows she is blessed with heart-love. Not everyone gets more than need-love. The old saying is somewhat inaccurate. I believe beauty is in the HEART of the beholder. Nice word picture.
On Monday, June 23, 2008, AdrianJ (34) wrote:

It's imaginary reality, if you will...When I fall in love with someone, I want to know their soul. I used to think that it was a measure of self-providence, collecting weaknesses to use at a later time when things are not as tranquil now. However, for some odd reason, I am disarmed by this creature and find her ever-fascinating...
On Monday, June 23, 2008, AdrianJ (34) wrote:

Flawed, vindictive, vicious, jealous, petty, arrogant, stubborn, self-destructive nature and all...
On Sunday, June 22, 2008, urbanhumility (1158) wrote:

soulful, in every word written........touching