Beyond me, out there, in time and space
I can reach and touch my own best friend;
a boy with a laughing carefree face
with a sensitive gaze and a magic hand.
Beyond me, out there, in time and space
his nose is as curved as a pirate hook
and his eyes two shining oyster beds;
I can always, headlong, smile and look
at a young buccaneer with a grinning head:
His nose is as curved as a pirate hook!
I have only to know in my heart he's there
and to sing out his name with a carefree joy
and he’ll perk his left side dangling ear;
just like me - a rainbow boy:
I have only to know in my heart he's there.
Beyond me, out there, in time and space
we are happy and easy, a church bell rings
and, wonder of time, it tolls in place
a kingdom made for a perfect king.
Beyond me, out there, in time and space.
That is very beautiful, John. So realistic and poignant.
ReplyDeleteTouching poem on the subtle and invisible things. It reminded me this song
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJulie (juliawb)
http://whizbangwoman.wordpress.com
Hi John:
ReplyDeleteYour Poetry Resources (24 Dec 2009) is inspiring, a marvellous gift!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all, especially Andrew!!
soumen bandyopadhyay (kichmich)
Thank you for sharing that was very nice!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this! It was written by the heart (pen) and the blood (ink)!
ReplyDeletebeautiful poignant words-- thank you
ReplyDeleteVery nicely written.
ReplyDeleteSo touching. It perfectly represents childhood and it's a good advice never to drop imagination.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me of my friend...my inner child...to let him love and be loved...peace be with you.
ReplyDeleteAwesome
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