Swan Lake by Derek Finch
How can I reach you
teach you, touch you
You cannot hear me
are not near me,
gone away
You do not see me
believe in me,
trust my words
If I could fly, I would
And so
I will toss my love
into the air
let it’s ripples
find you, bind you
to me
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Isn’t this photo just so beautiful? Your poem is written with a delicacy which suits it so well.
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thanks so much. I stopped looking when I came to this picture
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There is such longing in your words that fit the picture perfectly.
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thanks!
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The yearning and efforts to accept reality are compelling in your words!
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thanks so much!
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Beautiful, elegant work.
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thank you much!
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Ah lovely–hope it works ! k.
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thanks
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Ah so beautifully expressed .. the love the longing and the illustration is perfect for your work!
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thanks much!
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A beautiful lament. It has a magical feel to it
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thank you!
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What a unique love poem…Your ending is magical…
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thanks!
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Love the sounds of this poem. Such alluring rhythm… It takes the reader so smoothly towards the binding end.
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thanks!
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lyrical and also haunting ~
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thanks 🙂
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