Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Ex Navy Wife


An empty seat sits in waiting
Wondering if his lips still feel the same
Nine months at sea

17 comments:

Devika said...

ha! a little too salty, i guess :)

just joking, i like the sensuosness in your poems Tara :)

wishes,
devika

Charles Gramlich said...

A long wait for a kiss.

Monkey Man said...

What a beautiful photo. I love the scene and the promise of love your poem provides.

the walking man said...

That's the problem with Carrier deployments...the lips get seasoned.

Michael Rawluk said...

That is a stunning shot of loneliness (in my mind).

RBroeker said...

I love the picture; and line two would be enough for me.

Best wishes
Ralf

Timoteo said...

Stunning photograph. The perfect portrait of loneliness.

Rick said...

Wonderfully poignant.

Sam!! said...

Good one... :))

Take care

laughingwolf said...

equal time to a full-term pregnancy!

love it! :)

JR's Thumbprints said...

There would still be a delivery, even with him gone. Interesting title.

Pete said...

that is a loooong time
lovely image to go with the post
take care

lissa said...

your photo is beautiful and your words bring a sad but thoughtful image to my psyche

Janice Thomson said...

Beautifullly poignant lines Tara.

Magyar said...

alone
waitfull I watch
this sea that brings you home
to the fill the emptyness you've left
in me

T, you inspired this Cinquain, a 60 second scribble. _m

Inside our hands, outside our hearts said...

M,
It is my honor. smiles.

Soft love,
T

Monkey Man said...

T - I miss hearing from you and reading your posts. Is everything okay?