Why did I call tonight?
Not to say but to touch
Not to reason but to reach ...
A moment ago
the loneliness of your absence
brought an icy stillness
into my lonely thoughts
and I reached for the warmth
of your presence ...
'
Vibrant wires
astir with electronic aliveness
and human yearning
compressed miles eagerly
until comfortingly
I heard the sweet familiarity
of your voice ...
Magically
the moment of your presence
the touch of your almost-nearness
warmed my heart
and when I replaced the phone
the loneliness was gone ...
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I so miss my dear husband when he is away from me
and it's always so wonderful to hear his voice
as we touch hearts across the wires.
He returns to me in a few days ....
I identify so closely with what you've written. Absence eased by a voice. You express the feeling incomparably well.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Geo.
DeleteA voice can surely ease the absence.
sometimes all it takes is to hear their voice
ReplyDeleteto know they are alright.
and only a brief call away should we need
smiles...it is nice we can hear them
whenever we need that assurance
Brian,
DeleteI so agree that all we need is to hear the voice.
Smiles
This is beautiful, Margie. It's hard to be separated from someone we love so dearly. I hope the time passes quickly, so you can be reunited!
ReplyDeleteMartha,
DeleteMany thanks on the kind comment.
He is back home again and I am very happy :)
Such a wonderful poem, Margie! You two are a pair of love birds.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Thanks very much Rob. bear.
DeleteI guess we are 'love birds" LOL
He does make my heart sing .
Blessings to you, always
x
Delightfully charming Margie :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose.
DeleteI appreciate the kind words.
I identify with your poem, Margie - sometimes a special voice reaches across the miles to give us an emotional hug.
ReplyDeleteBarb,
DeleteYes, that is it, a voice reaching across the miles to give us an emotional hug.
Thanks for the visit.
Margie,
ReplyDeleteI understand only too well this loneliness and the times of an absence. My husband is working away from home this week and the phone line provides that required connection!!
Home Sweet Home:)
Eileen
Eileen,
DeleteI am sure you are grateful (like I am) to hear the voice of your husband when we is away from you.
I am loving your book.
The poems are wonderful .
xx
This is so beautiful and meaningful! I can feel the love between you and your hubby! Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeleteStacy,
DeleteIt makes me happy to know you an feel the love between my hubby and I.
I am blessed beyond words to have him in my life.
Thanks dear for the kind words.
Hugs
Sweet be the sounding of hearts in accord...
ReplyDeleteRose Marie,
DeleteWe are truly blessed.
Thank you for coming by and leaving the sweet comment.
So wonderful like a fairytale Snow white and Prince Charming, can't stay away too long...romance at its best, I'm so happy for you angel, you deserve your prince charming
ReplyDeleteLorraine,
DeleteOur life is beautiful together he is indeed my Prince Charming.
Thanks for making me smile :)
xx
Awww - so lovely and touching.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, ladyfi.
DeleteI do appreciate that.
My Dear Friend,
ReplyDeleteI feel that you and your hubby speak to each other with more than words...you keep in touch through heartstrings~
Very touching and beautiful...
Hugs and Love,
xoxoxo
Jan, dear friend,
DeleteYour kind words made me smile the biggest smile.
Many thanks.
I send love and hugs back to you.
xo
Oh how moving...I can feel your love is so deep that it is unaffected by the distance between you.
ReplyDeleteThis is so, so, beautiful, Margie...and I am truly happy for you...
Hugs xxx
Ygraine,
DeleteIt's so nice when one is happy for another that is happy.
Thanks for sharing that.
I so appreciate your kind words.
Hugs
xx
Boa tarde,
ReplyDeleteA distancia não é impeditiva da patilha amorosa quando o amor mora dentro do seu coração, sua felicidade é encantadora.
Feliz Primavera.
ag
Thanks Antonio.
DeleteNo distance can ever change the love that is treasured.
Merry Spring to you.
Oh, what a beautiful poem inspired by such beautiful feelings. Loved it. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
A Cuban In London,
DeleteSo nice to know you loved my poem.
Thanks so much.
Such beauty in your words! I love how connected you and your husband are, the love between you is so powerful and wonderful and you share it so well with your words.
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteHow sweet are your words.
They brought joy to me.
Many thanks.
My husband travels a lot for his work so I, like you, look forward to our daily calls and catching up with what transpired through our day without each other. Lovely, Margie!
ReplyDeleteKim,
DeleteIt's hard when we are apart but like you I love catching up with the calls.
One can feel so content 'hearing the voice' that we love and miss.
Thanks for the kind words.
Hi Margie! I often wonder how many phone calls are really not to talk, but to reach, just as you said. We all need those connected times...it reminds me that I am not alone. And that someone cares.
ReplyDeleteI hope your husband is back now. A reason to rejoice!
Blessings,
Ceil
Hi Ceil,
ReplyDeleteFor me it's about the reaching out, just to know all is ok.
Them I can rest peacefully.
My husband is home again and that is indeed a reason to rejoice.
Blessings to you.
Happy Weekend.