Wish you were here

In memory of a loved one
the day you left
whole town wept
last rites don’t apply
as angels just fly
patience, care
Love immense
life after you
made no sense
who will now
calm me down
let me wear
that intellect crown
time has passed
since I have seen
that smile
that laugh
most beautiful heart
ever been
years pass
images degrade
those memories
however
never fade
heaven will have
a great party tonight
as soul of the world
celebrate in style
we on earth are
missing you
on your birthday
kissing you
in milk honey streams
in mad laughter screams
in every moment dreams

AB’s Awesomeness Award – Thank you all

This is dedicated to all of you my diehard readers/serial likers/skimmers/supports and general passerby bloggers. Thank you so much, you have been given AB’s Awesomeness Award, You are amazing, you deserve lot more in life and it will be yours, keep trying.

I don’t want to embarrass you all by names, but you know who you are. I also nominate you for all the wonderful awards I have got so far, you all deserve this.

No rules, a simple request, if you like this concept then reblog this (only if you do this normally) otherwise just sit pretty and enjoy Sunday and every other day of your life and please laugh a little everyday, it helps prolonging your wonderful life 🙂

I thank you all again for just making my life amazing. Stay blessed and keep smiling.

Since last time here is the update for those wonderful supporters, I have kept the old list underneath. This one is based on whoever liked my post ‘wish you were here’. if you are a regular and missed from this wonderful list just leave a comment on this post and I will certainly include you 🙂

1. http://cancerisnotpink.wordpress.com/2014/11/08/bad-bad-bad-medical-staff
2. http://inavukic.com/2012/11/04/croatia-new-rule-for-citizenship-applicants-citizenship-test
3. http://artpourriartwork.wordpress.com/2014/06/12/tribal-motifs-12-3
4. http://sunshineuponmygarden.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/over-my-shadows
5. http://photographyofnia.com/2014/10/03/busy-october
6. http://yourwellwisherprogram.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/socks-are-quick-victim-of-wear-and-tear-centuries-old-problem-not-solved-yet-why
7. http://applepieandnapalm.com/2014/10/31/blog-tips
8. http://macbofisbil.com/2014/11/01/no-shave-november
9. http://michellemarieantellg.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/happy-fridayi-come-to-you-with-a-heavy-heart
10. http://nkin.wordpress.com/
11. http://shirleymaya.com/2014/11/03/poem-break-down/
12. http://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/my-bones-my-barometer
13. http://383g.wordpress.com/2014/06/17/art-on-tuesday-rainy-season
14. http://whoison1st.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/it-was-the-best-of-times
15. http://rekhaaa.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/the-full-moon
16. http://followyourshadow.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/her-veil
17. http://africolonialstories.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/research-i-have-a-question
18. http://gavroche60.com/2014/10/29/absolution-sous-condition
19. http://maverickmist.wordpress.com/2014/09/06/wpc-adventure
20. http://artetic.net/2014/10/20/feaaaaar-upon-paris
21. http://daylighttune.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/life-triumphs/
22. http://janetalbot.com/2014/10/20/adventure-293-launch-a-collaborative-poetry-project
23. http://violetadyliopinionistapercaso.wordpress.com/2014/09/05/ci-sono-arrivata-ai-40
24. http://oldestdaughterredheadedsister.com/2014/10/26/if-we-were-having-coffee
25. http://yabakientelbaki.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/the-invitation-davet-by-oriah-mountain-dreamer
26. http://ninaochiolino.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/conciliabule
27. http://mwconceptsunlimited.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/the-full-moon
28. http://huzaifazoom.wordpress.com/2014/10/08/fear-and-dust
29. http://thescriptsofnidaba.wordpress.com/?page_id=1
30. http://carentaylor.wordpress.com/2013/10/28/another-of-my-creations-an-origami-patchwork-multi-pocket-pouch-with-a-face
31. http://eltiempohabitado.wordpress.com/?page_id=297
32. http://jeaninjackson.com/2014/10/31/under-the-rainbow
33. http://lifewithcatnip.com/2014/11/02/write-me-again
34. http://suedreamwalker.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/finding-balance-within-our-world-and-within-our-selves
35. http://mikesteeden.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/marilyn-monroe-the-theft-of-her-false-teeth
36. http://cindyknoke.com/2012/10/08/covered-wagon-women-diaries-and-letters-from-the-western-trails-1840-1849-by-kenneth-l-holmes
37. http://amityrustacreations.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/i-am-well-again-i-have-a-lot-but-to-some-i-am-a-have-not
38. http://strassenfotografien.wordpress.com/?page_id=2
39. http://victoria1837.com/
40. http://prospermind.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/resurrected
41. http://thecrackedcrone.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/never-ready
42. http://gillmcgrath.com/2014/11/01/leonard-cohen-suzannne
43. http://suejutakeshi.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/the-miracle-of-a-dream-chapter-eight
44. http://saccsivdotcom.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/ceramic-fry-pan-company-neoflam-sues-tv-show-for-false-report
45. http://lmgcomic.wordpress.com/
46. http://johnpoetflanagan.com/poetry/
47. http://aponderingmind.org/2013/05/16/winter-snow-new-york-city
48. http://anotherwayofsaying.net/2014/10/18/sober-advice
49. http://kintal.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/what-matters-and-does-not
50. http://stgreenie.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/poem-escargot
51. http://talkerblogger.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/giveaway-brown-suede-shoulder-bag-with-gold-chain-detail
52. http://ferencepoems.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/when-the-last-child-leaves-home
53. http://hocuspocus13.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/dark-of-the-moon-in-november
54. http://foto.rudenius.se/2014/10/the-master-piece/
55. http://maoka1978.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/soy-una-acosadora
56. http://awomansaved.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/stream-of-conciousness-saturday-to-what-degree
57. http://antodesimone.wordpress.com/2014/10/06/linea-di-confine
58. http://bjgaulton.wordpress.com/2014/10/15/winds-toys-by-blair-gaulton
59. http://rockandrollsupermom.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/abigail-biggs-pig
60. http://victorterrien.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/stubborn
61. http://sugar4all.wordpress.com/?page_id=69
62. http://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2014/10/04/dont-let-ourself-disturb
63. http://ordinaryhandsome.com/2014/10/13/and-it-shall-come-to-pass
64. http://thegadabouttown.wordpress.com/2014/11/10/so-it-goes
65. http://wideawakebutdreaming.wordpress.com/2014/10/19/count-the-ways-to-count-the-story
66. http://jeteliot.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/wildflowers-of-the-rainforest/
67. http://atdoru.wordpress.com/2014/10/05/ex-hyphotesi-5
68. http://eyecandyvisionz.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/weekly-photo-challenge-cover-art-i
69. http://vequinox.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/autumn-leaves
70. http://davisbrotherlylove.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/bass-habitat-watercolor-surface-manipulation-experiment-colors-straight-razor
71. http://trentsworldblog.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/albert-biting-me-softly
72. http://storysmitten.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/the-eyes-of-a-fetch-excerpt-508-the-end
73. http://mysuccessisyoursuccess.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/spice-dealer-fortune-teller
74. http://lifeisbutalabyrinth.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/certifiable
75. http://ladyelle134.wordpress.com/2013/06/30/sensualite
76. http://benjamindraws.com/?page_id=509
77. http://sagarikadebbarma.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/night-fall
78. http://theonlookers.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/these-i-can-promise-mark-twain/
79. http://tokyodiarywp.wordpress.com/?page_id=5921
80. http://amoafowaa.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/the-tamale-scandal-pornography-or-naivety
81. http://rapuran.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/weekly-photo-challenge-descent
82. http://new2writing.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/daily-post-memory-games
83. http://mijnnikonenik.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/window-photography
84. http://flowersandbreezes.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/youre-brighter-than-the-stars
85. http://simonjohnsonofclowne.com/2014/10/25/day-420-head-down-for-home
86. http://wired4more.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/youre-gone-and-i-got-to-stay-high-all-the-time-high-all-the-time-high-all-the-time-to-keep-you-off-my-mind-hippie-sabotage
87. http://boopandbear.wordpress.com/2014/11/15/julien-blanc-should-the-controversial-pua-be-banned-from-entering-the-uk
88. http://smilecalm.wordpress.com/2014/11/08/autumns-holding-on
89. http://verakomnig.com/2014/10/02/eine-woche-mit-rucken-neuen-bildern-und-igel-a-week-with-backs-new-paintings-and-hedgehog-babies
90. http://leonarddurso.com/2013/07/24/from-ode-to-a-dog-by-pablo-neruda
91. http://northcountytutoringcenter.com/2014/11/05/duaa
92. http://elenacaravela.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/breathing-easier
93. http://doareuileana.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/as-vrea-sa-ma-trezesc
94. http://alfsukatmo.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/please-do-come-in
95. http://poemotherapishoppe.com/
96. http://nackpets.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/shark-feeding-frenzy-filmed-at-outer-banks
97. http://tarotpsychologique.wordpress.com/
98. http://theantilandscaper.org/2014/04/18/curious-friday-horned-oak-galls
99. http://teacupfullofwhisky.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/bedtime-story
100. http://marian39site.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/rafael-alberti-elegia
101. http://insidethelifeofmoi.wordpress.com/2014/07/03/dear-husband-an-unconventional-love-letter
102. http://storytimewithjohn.com/2014/05/11/kids-make-me-sick/
103. http://youthofanation.com/
104. http://throughwiresinpoetics.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/retreats-in-sustainability
105. http://orangetreegarden.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/mr-elephant-and-ms-whale
106. http://writersdream9.wordpress.com
107. http://thewallgalleryblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/birch-trees-in-the-woods-featured-art-print
108. http://rajivchopra.me/2014/10/28/a-conversation-in-a-few-parts
109. http://artbyhair.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/cum-alegi-foarfeca-potrivita-pentru-tuns-1
110. http://founditonapostednote.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/last-of-the-monarchs/
111. http://1happyblog.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/fashion-inspo-of-the-day-goldblack-ad
112. http://peregrinacultural.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/a-bailarina-poema-infantil-de-cecilia-meireles
113. http://gravidmoon.wordpress.com/2014/09/18/grace
114. http://imieialtiebassi.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/buongiorno-a-tutti
115. http://insanitybytes2.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/calling-out-dalrock/
116. http://oaplascencia.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/broken-heart/
117. http://estateunrato.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/como-se-divertian-nuestros-abuelos
118. http://doeryakwat.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/internet-gratis-di-android-menggunakan-ssh
119. http://differencepropre.wordpress.com/?page_id=1
120. http://tabithalinton.wordpress.com/2014/11/15/im-not-dead
121. http://eyewillnotcry.wordpress.com/?page_id=7
122. http://berryduchess.wordpress.com/2014/09/16/review-what-time-is-it-its-lime-crime-time
123. http://robertokaji.com/2014/10/25/in-praise-of-time
124. http://electricinthedesert.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/months-later-calvin-trillin-told-me-he-knew-id-told-the-truth-before-the-new-yorker-published-his-story
125. http://marian39site.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/rafael-alberti-elegia
126. http://tokillamimingbird.wordpress.com/2014/11/08/reading-to-write
127. http://mitraarchita1995.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/caste-system-and-untouchability-in-modern-india-with-reference-to-the-documentary-india-untouched
128. http://katehouck3.wordpress.com/2014/11/02/words-take-two
129. http://robertmgoldstein.com/2014/09/24/988
130. http://milankasfinefood.com/
131. http://franzm60.wordpress.com/2014/10/15/black-and-white-santarcangelo-di-romagna
132. http://lumar1298.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/cees-odd-ball-photo-challenge-week-27
133. http://anadventures.wordpress.com/2013/06/30/izmir-6th-among-the-most-livable-cities-in-the-world
134. http://simonbowlerphotos.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/tarbert-castle-argull-scotland
135. http://annetalkingart.wordpress.com/

Old and Gold List 🙂 there may be duplication of names. Who cares 😀

1. http://margaretrosestringer.com/2014/02/16/a-healing-wind/
2. http://lifelifedeathdeath.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/have-a-nice-life-defenestration-song/
3. http://hortusclosus.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/on-the-road/
4. http://tonningsen.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/the-price-of-perfection/
5. http://vmtranblog.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/how-deep-is-your-love/
6. https://verakomnig.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/nothing-is-needed/
7. http://susanneleist.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/love-on-ice/
8. http://photographyofnia.com/2011/10/28/painting-41-picasso-1/
9. http://lillypadleap.wordpress.com/2014/01/20/365-grateful-one-year-day-18/
10. http://richardankerswrites.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/in-voice/
11. http://aloisabsenger.wordpress.com/2014/01/20/eine-nuss-
12. http://neetabali.com/2014/01/21/tuesday-treat-no-8/
13. http://thewritemight.me/2014/02/08/they-say-i-believe-i-procrastinate-not-persevere-me-devil/
14. http://wolkenfahnderin.com/2014/01/26/ganz-in-meiner-hand/
15. http://stacilys.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/drinking-in-my-days/
16. http://gregurbano.com/2014/01/10/when-is-black-and-white-not-black-and-white/
17. http://squareonenotes.com/2014/02/09/in-self-defense/
18. http://forgottenmeadows.wordpress.com/2014/01/29/on-goodbyes-and-see-you-laters/
19. http://ahsanfile.com/2011/03/21/foto-gambar-ulat-bulu-uler-serit/
20. http://zipsrid.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/infinite-magic/
21. http://shirleymaya.com/2014/01/20/fearless-dating-advice-men-series-1/
22. http://milfordstreet.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/weekly-photo-challenge-eerie/
23. http://seasonspoetry.com/2014/01/24/over-coffee/
24. http://flowersandbreezes.wordpress.com/2014/01/28/friends-you-can-trust/
25. http://joeinfocus.wordpress.com/2014/02/01/welcome-to-my-world/
26. http://strassenfotografien.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/beauty-and-graffiti/
27. http://61musings.com/2014/01/26/im-having-an-introvert-day/
28. http://fleurdecamelllie.com/photos/
29. http://litadoolan.net/2014/02/05/a-lighter-enlightenment/
30. http://blogzingara1961.com/about/cartes-postales-fleurs
31. http://mylittleavalon.wordpress.com/2014/02/15/celebrate-the-small-things-valentines-day-edition/
32. http://normashilpi.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/a-letter-to-my-valentine/
33. http://kevs-domain.net
34. http://cyberbonn.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/cactus/
35. http://aleciawrites.com/2013/12/03/four-things-i-learned-from-nanowrimo-2013/
36. http://valeriudgbarbu.wordpress.com/testi-in-italiano/
37. http://rabirius.wordpress.com/2014/01/12/the-thing-with-anniversaries/
38. http://hocuspocus13.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/dark-of-the-moon-in-november/
39. http://carentaylor.wordpress.com/2013/10/28/another-of-my-creations-an-origami-patchwork-multi-pocket-pouch-with-a-face/
40. http://smilecalm.wordpress.com
41. http://lecturesaucoeur.com/2014/02/02/a-turning-point-a-la-croisee-des-chemins/
42. http://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/about-geisha-without-memoirs/
43. http://pixfilly.com/2014/02/02/ancient-monument/
44. http://arcillayfuego.wordpress.com/2014/01/21/setas/
45. http://iithinks.wordpress.com/2013/12/26/home-home-home/
46. http://sparkonit.com/2014/01/10/are-you-a-genius-read-these-signs-and-find-out/
47. http://imieialtiebassi.wordpress.com/2014/01/20/mai-stato/
48. http://leonarddurso.com/2013/11/08/on-a-rainy-autumn-night-by-choe-chi-won/
49. http://onewayhealthier.com/2014/02/13/challenging-conversations/
50. http://vampiremaman.com/2014/02/13/letter-from-a-zombie-love-never-dies-or-rots-way/
51. https://doesitevenmatter3.wordpress.com/
52. http://thebluetinderbox.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/for-you-2/
53. http://recoverymaldives.wordpress.com/about/
54. http://sweetafternoons.wordpress.com/2014/01/11/midnight-tea-no-1/
55. http://kimgosselinblog.com/2014/02/03/writing-stars
56. http://nwframeofmind.com/2014/02/01/weekly-photo-challenge-object/
57. http://tnkerr.wordpress.com
58. http://erkenntnisreich.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/malzeit-sotchi-2014-16-02-14/
59. http://tenderheartmusings.wordpress.com/2013/11/16/hearts-wish/
60. http://4utu.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/autism-tales-more-gustavo-art
61. http://emiliopasquale.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/silent-sunday/
62. http://sagarikadebbarma.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/the-renaissance-within-our-souls/
63. http://lemanshots.wordpress.com/2014/01/21/tower-bridge-london-january-14/
64. http://tylerpedersen02.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/immersed-in-otherness/
65. http://lifesfingerprints.wordpress.com/455-2/
66. http://noellevignola.com/2014/01/18/a-life-your-own/
67. http://cindyknoke.com/2012/10/08/covered-wagon-women-diaries-and-letters-from-the-western-trails-1840-1849-by-kenneth-l-holmes/
68. http://iblogstr8sicit.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/je-taime/
69. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2014/02/14/mrs-phyllis-krystals-meditations-from-the-singapore-talk-2007/
70. http://jimibodansko.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/olympians-2/
71. http://marthakennedy.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/1000-wordsweekly-challenge/
72. http://lifeofthestruggler.wordpress.com/2014/01/12/cowards-die/
73. http://artisri21.wordpress.com/2014/01/20/306/
74. http://maldivesdreamer.com/2014/01/23/our-7-week-honeymoon-in-the-maldives/
75. http://louisefryer.com/2014/02/01/oh-love-ane-brun/
76. http://thegadabouttown.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/an-award-winning-blog/
77. http://thephoblography.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/optic-fibre-macro-experiment-2/
78. http://parisexpat2012.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/la-tour-eiffel-dans-tous-ses-etats/
79. http://nevermindarthur.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/valentines-day-poem/
80. http://viewsplash.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/im-not-evil/
81. https://capturinglittlemoments.wordpress.com/2014/02/14/in-love
82. http://window2mysoul.wordpress.com
83. http://destinednomad.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/quaint-corners/
84. http://tgva.me/2014/02/01/updated-january-portfolio-2014/
85. http://beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/portuguese-thermal-baths/
86. http://traveltalesoflife.com/2014/01/27/tropical-getaways-saint-lucia/
87. http://imagesbytdashfield.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/postman-butterfly-or-i-have-something-on-my-tongue/
88. http://sixdegreesphotography.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/weekly-photo-challenge-selfie/
89. http://lenzexperiments.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/beacon-of-hope/
90. http://entertainmentstarters.wordpress.com/
91. http://iriphotography.wordpress.com/2014/01/04/luckenbach-texas/
92. http://humptydumptymuralmagic.com/2014/01/22/awesoment-by-that-i-mean-not-awesome/
93. http://linkingloops.wordpress.com/?page_id=33
94. http://theobviousandhidden.com/?page_id=35
95. http://blackfireblazing.wordpress.com/2014/01/29/stupid-think-sheets/
96. http://wired4more.wordpress.com/2013/12/20/yeah-i-could-give-you-the-sky-and-the-light-will-guide-you-run-in-the-wild-thats-where-ill-find-you-mako/
97. http://mindlovemisery.wordpress.com/2013/07/14/prompt-12-fairytale/
98. http://ipseand.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/bedazzle-in-blue-gemstones-for-your-refined-beauty/
99. http://myechoesandreflections.com/2014/01/21/rebirth/
100. http://jaydenmiller.wordpress.com/2014/01/28/squirrels-in-the-park/
101. http://poetsmith.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/sandy-beach/
102. http://edithlevyphotography.com/2014/01/20/flatiron/
103. http://stockresearch52.wordpress.com/2014/01/26/feet-of-benevolence/
104. http://davidhudsonsite.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/my-jurney-through-christianity-nothing-something-and-everything-part-2/
105. http://thesoundofwhathappens.wordpress.com/?page_id=1
106. http://getreadingnow.org
107. http://turquoisecompass.com/2014/01/28/spa-grande-nature-and-nordic-spa-at-cedar-meadows/
108. http://findingmyinnercourage.wordpress.com/2014/03/02/caring-for-myself
109. http://shirleymaya.com/2014/02/16/fearless-dating-advice-from-the-asian-playboy/
110. http://dodagrivas.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/i-caught-the-moon-playing-with-a-ufo/
111. http://lorafashionbeauty.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/a-strong-women/
112. http://beatnikhiway.com/2013/12/17/hiway-america-bonnie-and-clydes-death-car-primm-nevada/
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That memory of you

longevity of
some precious moments
which last till eternity
in your memories,

when all else fails,
Thoughts start leaving you,
you still hold onto,
lasting, tasting that feeling,

how soft were those lips,
how eyes smiled,
how we flew in the air,
Stayed there for a while

warmness of temple,
blushing cheeks,
long full eye lashes,
slowly opening bliss

as you hold onto
prolonging, extending
tongue bending
passion sending, kiss

Waves

Limitless source
Tamed, harnessed
Till a tsunami force
Changes order of submission
Humanity’s admission
its insignificance

Hospitality

We met at the train station, it was so good to see her after such a long time. Her beautiful eyes had hints of longing, slight irritation, stories of years passed between us and some satisfaction to see me in good health. She asked her errand boy to give three beautiful marigold flowers to me one by one, he said to me each time in Urdu ‘yay-lo bhaijan’ which meant ‘take this brother’. We instantly laughed hearing that, knowing at least two other ways to interpret ‘yay-lo’. I was home and life was beautiful. My mother gave me a hug and jail time seemed like a distant past.

Looking through

Nothing on the other side
All we seek is inside
Within us, stop searching thus
Soul, heart will show the way
Every night, each day,
Just listen, let them have their say
In this, perhaps only here, you may
find redemption

Solitude and the sea

Love was lost,
heart destroyed,
soul abandoned,
emotions left to rot,
Dot to dot,
million years solitude
tears filling ocean
emptying emotions
far way at distance
at heart insistence
I see some hope
ship that sailed
eras before,
with my soul in store
on the horizon door
there to disappear again
bleak consciousness regain
its hold on self
leap to jump
ready to dump
all optimism in the deep blue
despair glue and calm quiet sea
will remain, and here I be