Poem: "Mirage"

"Mirage"

"I could rage and you'd bring rain, until you get to me on my morning side." - Sara Barailles

The subtle moon light illuminates
the gentle contours
of your perfect face

I toss and turn
restless
in the same empty bed

As thoughts of you
flicker and dance
in my head

I've waited here
for what has seemed like
an eternity

I have longed for your touch
my lips have ached in anticipation
of your kiss

Will you think ill of me
if I give into your charms
without the least of resistance?

Every time I close my eyes
I can feel you near
your scent lingers in my memory

So take me now
I ask you
away from all this

Fill me up
with your beautiful ocean
and let the seduction
begin

As you walk towards me
with a knowing look
and that same
disarming smile

As you whisper,

"I've been here all along, darling
desperately holding onto you
so the seduction can overtake us."

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Beside You"

"Beside You"

Night fades away
ever slowly
as dreams of you
linger

Your face haunts me
where ever I go
every time I close my eyes
I see you there
with me

Your scent clings to the pillow
the memory of your aching touch
imprinted my naked, desperate body
never forgotten but forever
lovingly remembered

The stars may shine
with heavenly brilliance

The moon may illuminate
with subtle light

The rain may fall
wet and expectant

But all the wonders of the world
all that I have ever known
or hope to believe or see

Pales beside the beauty
that is you

I need you

I love you

I want you

My darling
beloved
come closer to me

And let me share
the secret desires
that have been locked away for so long

Yet you stand there
unclothed and longing
holding the key

Wearing nothing
but a smile
and those lips
parted

Anticipating the rapture
that is soon to take place

I love you, darling
how I have always loved you
and I love you still.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "The Bridge of Deceit"

"The Bridge of Deceit"

As I walk along silently
the morning sun
shines brightly
warming my back

Thoughts of you
fill my mind
as I try in vain
to forget the pain

Of losing you

Your face
tasting your kiss
your perfect mouth
the shimmer
in your beautiful eyes

You're gone now
fleeting like the warmth
of the sun
moments before
sunset

Its final rays fading

If I close my eyes
for just a second
I see you again
in all your grace

Lead me out of this wilderness
away from this aching loneliness
and cruel heartbreak
dare to burn

The bridge of deceit
that divides us
and threatens our very
breath

Close your eyes, dear
and come with me
once more

Even if it's just
for the fondness
of old times' sake.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Floating"

"Floating"

The door is closed
wind outside is cold
as it rises, howling
the breath in me
shallow and unsure

The past is locked away now
floating under the bridge
crumbling and dead
everything blurs

Blood on your hands now
as a smile invades your face
I never knew you could
didn't think it would come to this

As the rain falls
you watch silently
as the broken remains
of my heart drift along
barely floating above
the water's surface.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Let It Fall"

"Let It Fall"

Fragile
like broken glass
shattered but somehow
still my heart beats

In the aftermath
of our inevitable parting
the pain cuts like a knife
forcing me to my knees

I could try to forget
what you do to me
baby
the lure your beauty
has over me

The temptation
too much
no matter where you are
my walls come down

I'm naked and vulnerable

But the room is empty
you're gone now
the bed we shared
is cold and lifeless

The rain hits the window
my fingertips trace outlines
against it silently
longing, waiting, hoping

I feel tears
run down my face
as I close my eyes
and imagine you with me
here and now

Let it fall
oh how I love you still
let it fall

Let it all fall down on me.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Make Believe"

"Make Believe"

In the same room
the silent walls
I lay on the bed
lost and broken

Oh, it's no use now
No matter how I try
to forget
still, the tears come
wet and perfect

I let you in
like a fool
I let you in
just because

I'd rather break
a mirror
and have seven years
bad luck

Because baby, how I thought
we had
we had
something special

Only to be let down
and left behind again
not sure of anything anymore
I'm not afraid of losing

I'm barely breathing
and you do it over again
when you promised
you'd never

Where could I run for cover
to escape from you, love?
you've become a part of me

Even after all this
I couldn't ever hate you
my darling

I just wish
oh how I wish
the story could have had a happy ending

Instead of being sweet make believe

Somewhere inside
I'm dying again
as the desperate ghosts
within are dancing

The last kiss is always
the most bittersweet.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Pieces"

"Pieces"

Tell me again
fill me with your lies
baby

Open the wounds
water under the bridge
make me the fool once more

The same old
tired thing again
I'm drowning

Deep and falling
uncovered and bare
I'm bleeding, darling

And you cut me open
again
I'm not scared
of the dark

Come gentle loneliness
with your perfect arms
you can't drag me down
my love

You can never
stop me
from shining
my Sun

The footsteps you leave behind
have killed me over and over
again

But still, I love you

I'd rather be left
barely breathing
my sweet morningside

Save me
oh my beautiful liar
how I need you

In the shadows of twilight
in the last loud beating
of my fragile heart

Can you hear her
call your name?

Can you?

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Linger"

"Linger"

You've been gone
awhile now
it feels so empty here
without you

Sitting here
trying to find
the words to say
still you're gone

I've been chasing shadows
until the day you came
and walked in my door
and brightened everything

With your beautiful rays
warming my cold, desperate heart
smile for me now
touch my soul

Hold me close to you
against the world
you are my shield
my protection

If I close my eyes long enough
I can see you again
if only for awhile

The world is wide open again
and our hearts are full of possibilities
and we are young again

The darkness fades
when I'm in your arms
nothing else matters
but this moment with you

I lean against the window
and watch the rain fall
its gentle pitter patter

The memory of you
I hold onto you
you've consumed me
taken a piece of my soul
and my heart is out there
with you

I can't let go
what I feel
is too strong
too much

Allow me fall again
one more time
into you
let our paths intertwine
and permit the perfect sweetness
that is your passion
cover me, wrapping me up

Linger awhile

I will wait for you
my love
until you
come back to me

Until then
I lay here
in this lonely bed

Wishing for you
please
let your beauty
invade me again
and linger awhile

Just linger awhile.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Escape"

"Escape"

The sun shines
as dawn breaks
former night recedes
from view

Its faded promises
and dark secrets
burned away
in glorious light

You hold forever
in the palm
of your hand

Feeling your
warmth against me
leaves me with an aching
deep inside

A beautiful longing I never knew existed

Hold me close now
and whisper your dreams
envelop me in your perfect arms
and never let me fall

Never let me go

My darling, my beloved

All the stars in the night sky
that streak and sparkle
across heaven's face

They all pale beside you

And the devotion that I feel
what we share between us
will be our sweet escape

As the last remaining shards of light
at sunset illuminate you
and the joy in your heart
can be heard
in quiet song

Now and forever
yesterday and today
and long into tomorrow

I will love you with everything I am
and everything I ever hope to be.

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo