This eternal second
The love of his life
sits opposite him,
beside him,
within him…
He hopes that everyone
can feel the wonder
of this moment,
this instant,
this eternal second.
A quiet glory fills him,
something that makes him
want to sigh and cheer,
this love he holds so dear,
a love not conjured or beckoned.
Just there,
right in front of him,
right where she has always been,
for some time out of sight perhaps,
but never out of mind,
never out of heart
for they were never truly apart
the bond of love
was stronger than absence
stronger than the time
and space between them…
It still is…
He watches her in adoring silence,
not wanting to catch her eye
lest the moment is lost.
Emerson said, ‘1000 years
is never enough for a friend’
and love, unlike friendship,
has no natural end
His love will need
a million years
and still not buck the trend!
Time enough to tell her
how he feels
and how her love soothes
and how her love heals;
now that the desert is crossed,
he rests in the oasis of her arms
and drinks deeply
from the waters of her being,
all-knowing, all-seeing…
For, when all else seemed lost,
love remained.
His paradise, regained…
He sits and watches her
and hopes that everyone
may feel the wonder
of this moment.
this instant,
this eternal second
There is so much tenderness and perception in these fine lines it brings a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes Kev. I would Bookmark this one without doubt if I could. Relating to every deep truth I find it heartfelt and moving indeed.
beautiful romantic and tender writing Kevin....this brought such a warm smile.
a romantic write it is a wonderous feeling