Poem: "The Burning of Forever"

"The Burning of Forever"

Dearest _________,

I cannot go on like this
while the sun fades
and silent pain washes over my broken heart
oh, if you could just see my eyes
before you had to say goodbye

Memories of you
haunt my sleep
and laugh in my face
in my lonely moments
of desperation

If I could burn a candle
and hold you close
once more
maybe I could learn

to stop the burning of forever
that threatens to swallow
the last vestiges of hope

how I love you still..

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Nothing Ventured But The Sky"

"Nothing Ventured But The Sky"

To tempt fate would be
impossibly foolish and yet
here I am again like the old hag
that I have so loathed to become

The velvet splendor of youth and possibility
is gone
behind me now like a meandering road
caked in ruin and despair

She was
only a brief glimpse
mere snapshots
to be certain
memorable yet fleeting
at once

The prettiest thing
about a woman
is her tongue

The sun and its veiled corpse
of unearned promises and obituaries
does nothing to stem the tide
of horror and unkempt deceit

Her mouth upon mine
tastes like ashes before the belfry tower
trapped in a cocoon of longing and
forbidden fruit

Until I awake
bathed in sweat and agony
dying and lonely
just another tick
on God's scoreboard.

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "The Distance"

"The Distance"

Night is in bloom now
the stars streak across the sky
as the world is quiet
sleep does not come calling
the dream fades into

Jaded shards of black
broken glass and hollow screams
the bed, once warm and comforting
is now forlorn and desolate

I cannot give you
whatever it was you wanted
I cannot sing the lullaby
to tame your restless heart

All I ever gave was my love
and that was not good enough
please let me waste away
in the bitter taste of my sea of woe and regret

For if forever may come too late
my soul shall never see
the heaven that was to be
you and I.

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

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