Upwelling




Upwelling

My spirit itself wants to say “I Love you”
and I am not quite sure where this comes from

I want to start our life together yesterday
at least, if you should ask, “How soon is now?”

What is time but the absence of what we love
not the ticking clock, but the unrequited moments of life
The memory of a lingering kiss, marks the seconds
The absence of your hand in mine, the minutes
Your warm, close embrace. Hours move slowly without.
And are but a blink when you are here

Beside each other. Is where I long to be
The business, frailties, ills and treachery of life remain
Then let us remain near
To share a joy, to shed a tear

In each other and within each other
So that I can say, “I love you”

And the world at this command
Shall disappear


-William W. Collins
August 2nd, 2024




"Upwelling" is a deeply moving exploration of love's power to shape our experience of time and reality. Through its contemplative and heartfelt verses, the poem captures the essence of longing, presence, and transcendence, offering a timeless reflection on the nature of true love. The author attempts uses free verse to convey the natural flow of emotions, making the reader feel the immediacy and intensity of love.


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