Used with the express permission of Leonid Afremov, www.afremov.com
You Have to Know
Such perfect days they were,
as you were always on my mind.
So beautifully appealing
with your fascinating eyes.
Your irresistible smile, your laughter
kindled intensive intrigue,
and encouraged faithful ties.
Every day from across the way
your exquisite face shone bright.
You had to know
that I would think of you
most every single night.
Your heart felt always close to me,
then life got in the way.
Some unexpected heartache came,
but in all truth,
you, I could never blame.
And now from across the table
we catch up and remember when.
You had to know
that I loved you so,
even way back then.
Our lives have sped so far ahead
to a content and welcome place.
Any pondered paths not taken,
there’s no need
for us to trace.
Imagine a ship across the ocean
that faithfully sails back home.
You have to know
that I’m anchored close,
and my heart
shall dare not let you go.
A note from Chris
The image is a painting entitled “Real Sunset” by Leonid Afremov. He paints with oils and palette knife. I want to extend my extreme appreciation to Mr. Afremov for his kind permission to use his beautiful artwork on my site. Leonid currently lives in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. You can enjoy his paintings and find out how to own his artwork at www.afremov.com.
© Chris Wood 2012 All Rights Reserved
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love the sentiments so wonderfully on display here. The type of poem written for one, yet understood by all. Great job. thanks
Fred, I love your discerning comments… hopefully most everyone can relate and can feel the passionate devotion of such a love.
So romantic.
Someone could fall in love with you
if they haven’t already. . .
Hi Felt! ~ thanks for your flattering comments! Hopefully, I accomplished my objective ~ to write passionately from my heart about matters of the heart! Please keep following along with me on this journey!
This is so romantic. So many of us have someone in our past who was a great love but for whatever reason it just didn’t work out. I think on some level, we will always love them.
Patti, I agree…”always and forever” in our heart of hearts! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Hello,
I wanted to let you know I enjoyed your poetry and the visual really adds to the dimension of the poem. Thanks for sharing!
Truedessa, I look forward to reading some of your work as well… Thanks for spending some of your time here, and I hope you keep following along with me.
WOW Chris …. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
Love the anchor metaphor at the end
“You have to know
that I’m anchored close,
and my heart shall dare not let you go!”
Awesome write.
Robert, So glad you loved this one… It is one of my best attempts.. I do believe! I am biased just a bit though! Please keep following along with me! Thanks!
ah love… it always brings us back home.
Kelly, I appreciate you coming to visit and leaving a comment for us! “Home is where the heart is” as they say… for certain!
This is so, so sweet. It makes my chest ache!!!
Amy, I am so glad you “felt it” in this way! I certainly made every endeavor to paint it this way when I penned these words. That makes me very satisfied and happy that you related on this level.
nice on catching up finally…sometimes life has other plans..even better when the lovers find a way again..nice play on the pic as well..
Claudia, Thanks for your affirmation on this one ~ I am completely satisfied with the pairing of my poem and Leonid’s painting.. particularly the way he incorporated the pastels. Grace to you today!
got to love thinking back on those early loves…and to be able to catch up with them as well…i know this feeling a bit…a small anchor still within reach…smiles.
Brian, that small anchor within reach ~ it could be a “life preserver” !