Then You Walked By

Posted on January 30, 2017 by russtowne

I love this poem and wanted to share it with you.

With Love,
Russ

Meanwhile, Melody Muses...

march-iceHe was desert.

I, so thirsty, swallowed sand

Until I mummified.

He was iceberg.

I, so frozen, craved his warmth

Til all was numb inside.

Then You walked by –

Waterfalls and rip-tide seas

That made these cracked lips burn.

Summer Sunburst

Melted rivers, carved new clefts,

Uncovered long-dead urns.

And oh! the pain

As figments of sandcastles

Collapsed beneath my toes.

And oh! the ache

As Light revealed the chaos

I’d buried deep with snow.

You are water.

I, so thirsty, drink You in,

Til my cup overflows.

You are Sunshine.

I, so frozen, snuggle deep,

And Your arms hold me close.

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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6 Responses to Then You Walked By

  1. joannerambling says:
    January 30, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    I can see why you like it, its bloody great

    Reply
  3. tunisiajolyn84 says:
    February 1, 2017 at 4:48 am

    Love this! Thanks for sharing. It kinda reminds me of a poem I wrote that I am going to post in a few weeks.

    Reply

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