softly into sleep

By FindAgentX

cold hands never felt so inviting
your eyes are all that speaks to me when
all else is dark and lost

bring me now your flowers and lay them
beside my bed
my heart burns there for you
in secrets yet to be told
held upon these lips

storms have passed and will
continue
but they will be much safer
in that binding grip that keeps my
body from shattering to the floor.

stay with me tonight
and speak to me of the waves gently lapping against the shoreline
and thunderstorms in february
turn your words into a murmur
and whisper me softly into sleep.

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Published on Monday, February 16, 2009. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "softly into sleep"

On Monday, February 16, 2009, freudian-slip (236) wrote:

let me lay down now...I'm getting sleepy...this is great.
On Monday, February 16, 2009, TropicalSnowstorm (1580) wrote:

Beautiful piece - "that binding grip that keeps my body from shattering to the floor" contrasted with the waves "lapping against the shoreline" were especially effective imagery. The whole piece had a gentle, comfortable feel to it that was a pleasure to read. So good to see new works from you! Ciao, T/S
On Monday, February 16, 2009, disposable (103) wrote:

lulling and mesmerizing-rather refreshing read in the contrary. write on...
A former member wrote: ..that alst stanza... .. i think i say/feel/wish that evey night...indeed. .. the need for closeness, proximity beyond the tanible but still needing that touch...to remian...ever. beautifully done.
On Monday, February 16, 2009, Sketso (416) wrote:

agreed... very relaxing.
On Monday, February 16, 2009, Taunting The Reaper (169) wrote:

Very lovely, and subtle. Relaxing to even read.