Holding Back the Time
In visions of yesteryear where there was love
Nothing but despair on the faces of hope
And shattered remains of a romantic fairytale
Whose happy ending has been snatched away
Yet, I grind sand-grains hoping to make water
Counting blindly on the blessings of a miracle
Knowing well indeed it's a futile effort
Like looking for sun when the night has fallen
Mystique is still there much like it was then
But happy tears have been doomed by sadness
And the memories are demanding a hefty price
Making it much harder and expensive to cry
The rhythm I hear is the pulse of your song
When words were precious like diamonds are
But they are free now for no one responds
When I call you by name in voices of the past
It's been so long since you've been gone
Smiles that were friendly now wear a frown
Until I fantasize about the days full of awe
Holding back the time to hold you in my heart
But if you must go, I feel the need to know
Do you ever look back, do you say hello
To the years that used to be music to our souls
And sit there to dream and wish there was more
Written: May 17, 2019
Submitted on January 5, 2023 to:
2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 24 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Mark Toney
Poem of the day on May 19, 2019
Placed 2nd: Your choice (6) contest by Brian Strand
Placed 2nd: Musical Inspiration Poetry Contest by Joseph May
Song: Holding Back the Years
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