Saudade
My eyes shut my mind adrift
I hear your footsteps approaching in the night
A foolish heart races with anticipation
Through a time warp
Beyond ache’s hoops
Back to a moment caught in time
Where we were young
In love and carefree
O to go back as easily
Adrift in the lagoon of vibrant memories
As past and present mesh and meld
Indifferent alike indistinguishable
Alluring and beguiling
A relentless wave of nostalgia
Rocking swaying swirling
Washing me to shore
Breathless beaten
Unhinged dazed bewildered
In an overwhelming trance
My heart beating wild
AP: 1st place 2021, 3rd place 2021
Submitted on February 6, 2019 for contest POEM TITLED SAUDADE sponsored by EDWARD IBEH - RANKED 2ND
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