Years pass, and the magic remains. For the man in my heart.


The Night the World Stood Still (A Valentine)



You came to me like a light in the dark
When everything seemed hopeless
People drinking, glasses clinking,
All faded in my ears, my eyes
The night the world stood still

I saw you laughing in that crowded room
As if by some force, I'm driven to you
You smiled, outstretched your hand to me
I had never seen your face before
The night the world stood still

A complete stranger in front of you
Entranced, I whisper, "You are beautiful..."
To my surprise, lost in blue eyes full of stars
Breathily, you repeat my words
The night the world stood still

Your strong arms held me like a father
Somehow, I felt this was where I belonged
My ear upon your heart, you sigh into me
We were one in that moment
And will always be

Remembering,

The night the world stood still




Poetry by Purple Phoenix
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Written on 2009-02-11 at 08:04

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A poem that nestles right in the middle of this reader's heart. Especially the fourth stanza.
2009-02-14


TonyD
Wonderful, wonderful poem! I especially love the first line: I can relate to it *exactly*. You have a gift for translating such enormous feelings into such beautiful, concise poetry. Nice! :-)
2009-02-14


Kathy Lockhart
pure poetic beauty. you set the scene and relate the emotions so vividly that I felt and saw it all. sigh!
2009-02-11


melanie sue
love is so powerful, it can make it seem like the world has stopped while trapped in bubble
2009-02-11


salem
wow the first line it's a poem it self i loved your text
2009-02-11