From out of the past, love

by Larry Chamberlin   Feb 5, 2011


From the intimacy of my public life
I hide you away fearing theft;
continue to postpone that moment
when you carry on without me.

No one knows about us but the cat,
who simply gazes, eyes slitted,
as we pull the covers on the day,
wrestling cares beyond solution.

Your interstitial love permeates
all my time, alone or 'companied,
superimposed background adding
depth unheard, unseen, Beloved.

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  • 11 years ago

    by Burning Angel

    This is a great poem. I loved it!

  • 13 years ago

    by Sungrl And Mrs Whatsit

    Lovely....

  • 13 years ago

    by PinkyPrincess

    Wow! Larry this poem is so beautiful and well-written! I must say that the flow of the poem was so beautiful and it made sense throughout! I really enjoyed it! I must agree with Erna and Nana!!
    I liked the stanza about the cat, it seems like a small detail that made an interesting impact on the poem! Greaaaatttt job =D

  • 13 years ago

    by Larry Chamberlin

    Given your age, I'm actually comforted that the last two lines of the stanza puzzle you. [You are the same age as my youngest.]
    I do believe your talent is astounding, so I am particularly thankful for your praise.

  • 13 years ago

    by E <3

    "No one knows about us but the cat,
    who simply gazes, eyes slitted,
    as we pull the covers on the day,
    wrestling cares beyond solution."
    ^^^ This is my favorite stanza. The imagery you created talking about the cat was wonderful. And those last two lines (of this stanza) baffle me. I'm trying to make sense of it all, trying to see the hidden meaning. What you are trying to say, what you want the person reading this to get out of it, but I don't think I can. I'm guessing a secret or hidden love. If it is, you described it wonderfully. The diction you used really was great. It's one of those things you see and say "Man, I have got to learn how to do that, that's awesome." I can't say anything good about this poem. It's just too amazing for my little brain to wrap around it.
    One of my favorites, and going on my favorite list.
    Pleeeeeeeeasssseeeee Keep Writing :)
    5/5
    -Erna

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