Longo-Geremia

A MOST REMARKABLE WOMAN She walked among us Pure poetry of movement and grace A magnetic presence Like no other A silent song of sorrow In her smile An unwilling knowing hidden in the shadows Of her eyes Quiet tears unfolding unspeakable misery. A gentle touch of sweet sadness that Pierced the soul.... Sign in to see full entry.

Mystical Moments I saw a light glide across my room. It was dark. ‘ There was no moon. I felt a warmth I knew so well. My mom had passed that afternoon. I thought I heard a quiet sigh And understood. She said good-bye. Sign in to see full entry.

AFTER Take her clothes from the closet Place them in this cardboard box. Leave her makeup there. Don’t touch it. Let it lay as it was just an hour ago. Now close the drawer. Put her bottles of perfume in her room And shut the door. Lonely hearts in empty spaces. Lonely days in crowded places. Filled... Sign in to see full entry.

Last Act Dormi, Dormi per l’eternità Sogni sogni eterni…. Sleep a sleep eternal And dream eternally. Close your eyes. Just one more sigh. Set your soul free. I’ll hold you tightly as I can To help you on your way. It's easy. You'll see. Close your eyes. Just one more sigh. And find your destiny.... Sign in to see full entry.

A THEORY OF CREATION Listen creatures of the Earth! We ran out of room. If you can climb, get back to a tree. We’ll give you your day in history. One of us will sire a Darwin, you see. As for you Neanderthal man You don’t exactly fit into our plan. We know what to do! Creatures of the Earth Pay... Sign in to see full entry.

JUST ANOTHER LOVE SONG; VERSION 1 Moon light and tear drops on the window pane, Visions of us dancing in the rain, Sharing good times and bad times Together. Memories of you play in every song I hear. I miss you more with each passing year., I wait for that “whenver” I sleep my eternity. Wherever... Sign in to see full entry.

THAT CERTAIN LOOK OF MADNESS [A true but sad memory ] Blue-green eyes bright and clear Skin pale and fair. A black ribbon in her silky white hair. A magical beauty for her years. I was nine or ten When I saw her that day walking aimlessly. A curious confusion was her smile. But those blue-green eyes... Sign in to see full entry.

Scenes left on the cutting-room floor Scenes of a lifetime played over again. Rare moments I never saw before Now are emotions present and raw. Never knew that happened and how I remember them now. Scenes left on the cutting floor Not just memories So much more. Sign in to see full entry.

My Grandmother’s Garden {as I remembered it at five } Rosemary, Oregano, Parsley and Thyme Four fig trees standing in a line. One Mulberry and two Crabapple trees. Five Rose of Sharon guarded by bees. A row of hydrangea blue, rose and pink Small herb garden in an old kitchen sink, Lettuce and... Sign in to see full entry.

Lilting melodies Lately I hear l ilting melodies voices bitter sweet once l ost in Time play darkly in the air no where to hide from these hauntings that steal my waking hours beginnings of the insanity which is to come I have seen it before and my heart sinks into a slolw oblivion Sign in to see full entry.