Put your hand on your heart, feel
and close your eyes
Would something change
when your eyes open
if I’m one step closer?
Listen with one ear, absorb
crashing waves on the shore
What sound prevails
if my deep voice
softly spoke in the other?
Feel the cooling breeze, enhance
the touch of my warm hands
What would be the answer
if my eyes are demanding
I need you tonight
I know you are out there, somewhere
perhaps silent as you sit and wonder
Asking where tomorrow will take you
Hoping for the love to save
and from the routine, an escape
I’ll come faster than lightning strikes
and we won’t think about tomorrow
You’ll be the only star of my sky
forevermore
if you only send me a sign
~
Scott Mitchell
February 16th, 2013 at 11:04 am
So beautiful, Scott, with a sense of longing to be fulfilled…
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February 16th, 2013 at 1:31 pm
Thank you Lauren! Yes, you’ve understood it exactly I believe. I’m having a good feeling about this year… ๐
Have a great weekend!
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February 16th, 2013 at 11:29 am
“If only you send me a sign”–this speaks on a different level to me. You’ve expressed this longing so well, Scott.
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February 16th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Many thanks Uzoma. I appreciate your visit and comment! I’m a new follower of your incredible writing!
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February 16th, 2013 at 5:55 pm
Don’t mention ๐ You are several spots up the ladder. So, I’m hoping that I can learn a couple of things from you.
Sorry for switching the original text when I quoted your poem.
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February 16th, 2013 at 11:57 am
Awesome ending Scott. Definitely brought it all together nicely. Keep it up.
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February 16th, 2013 at 1:18 pm
Thanks Visionary7! It just came to me this morning and I wrote it as it flowed.
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February 21st, 2013 at 5:10 pm
It definitely worked bud. Also, you can just call me Anwar.
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February 16th, 2013 at 12:38 pm
This is so beautiful, Scott! Everything you write is beautiful, because you have such a loving heart.
Hug xx
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February 16th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
Aww, thanks so much Debbie! One beautiful thing about writing, is its virtual companionship in quiet moments alone. A release of emotion into words. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
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February 16th, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Longing and romance exquisitely expressed. Beautiful depth and passion. I feel it.
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:32 pm
Thanks Brenna! That’s a big compliment coming from you. I did pour out my heart into this one
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February 16th, 2013 at 2:46 pm
magnificent! I really enjoy this part, “Iโll come faster than lightning strikes
and we wonโt think about tomorrow
Youโll be the only star of my sky
forevermore”
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
I’ll be in NYC in 5 seconds, ok Shian? ๐
Thanks so much my beautiful friend. I really feel I’ve lived the moment described in this poem and longing to live it again. There is nothing like an ocean setting on a hot summer’s eve. Hey, you ready to write another 8 or less yet? ๐ Have a great week!
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February 17th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Wow, DWL!!!! I almost believed you, I’m so gullible. I just knew your life is sexy… I will add another entry soon. I’ve been checking out whenever I can, and there are some really talented bloggers,
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February 19th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Is this my sign? ๐
nah, my life isn’t very sexy. I’m still missing something
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February 19th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
๐
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February 16th, 2013 at 6:52 pm
Awww! I love it. As i read your poem, my mind went wild with possible images for daydreaming. So lovely ๐
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Muchas gracias Domi, mi amiguita. I’m honored by the compliment and yeah I can relate to the daydreaming. I’ve been doing it for a couple days lol. Have a good week my friend
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February 17th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
You too!
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February 16th, 2013 at 8:47 pm
That’s just beautiful Scott!!
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
Thanks Mimo! I should have found a good pic to go with this post, but I felt tired after pouring out my heart in writing lol. Hey, I’m planning on a photographic journey soon. I hope some of your skill rubs off on me!
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February 17th, 2013 at 1:03 am
Beautifully written and delivered so well…another gem my brother! I am always happy to embrace what you write Scott…god bless!
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Thanks brother Wendell. I always embrace what you write too, believe it! I’m slow to comment sometimes, but always read your work with full heart. Amen, and God bless you and your love there my friend!
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February 17th, 2013 at 3:35 pm
This was beautifully written Scott. While reading it I could almost hear the waves crashing and feel the longing, the cool breeze, the warm hands. The grains of sand. You’ve definately pulled in my attention with this one. Well done. ๐
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
Thanks Val! I wrote it as if I was living the moment and my warm hands continue feeling. It’s my honor that I pulled in the attention of a great writer herself. Well, I’m here in Michigan’s winter and really wanting a beach and hammock right now! Have a great week Val!
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:25 pm
Oh, so beautiful, so lyrical, Scott – this is what I call a love poem … one full of yearning but also belief.
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Thanks so much! I see you’ve understood it as deeply as I wanted to convey. I appreciate that!
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February 18th, 2013 at 7:42 am
This piece exudes your magnetic charm.
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February 18th, 2013 at 8:26 am
Thanks Miss Valerie. I’m hoping to feel the inspiration for part 2 of this one ๐
Have a great week!
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February 18th, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Sometimes i feel a longing like this soo deeply with in me. This is exquisite Scott.. So beautifully written. ๐
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February 19th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
Thanks so much Abi! I’m still trying to hit a note or something that I feel is missing in my work. Well, it has my heart in it at least ๐
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February 19th, 2013 at 4:14 pm
I feel all your work always has your heart in it.. and thats why it’s soo good.. ๐
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February 19th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Hey Scott, thank you for liking my poem. This site you have here is definitely the work of a romantic. So, the fact that you took the time look mine over is pretty awesome. That means a lot. Thank you.
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February 20th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
hey, thanks so much for visiting and commenting! Yes, I like your blog. You’re a good writer!
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February 20th, 2013 at 11:35 am
Pure adrenaline! An assault on the most intimate senses rendered with a touch of breathlessness. Brilliant!
Siempre …
Gringa
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February 20th, 2013 at 4:17 pm
Wow seรฑorita Gringa, that’s an awesome compliment! Thanks! Send me some sun please
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February 20th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Would love to but I haven’t gotten the mechanics down for harnessing the little devil yet!
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February 20th, 2013 at 4:33 pm
The important part is that I do believe you’re engineering a way to make it happen.
I’ll send some Krispy Kremes if that will help ๐
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February 20th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
I wish! That whole time warp continuum…. and no, the Krispy Kremes are killing me ๐
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February 23rd, 2013 at 3:33 pm
Lovely–straight from the longing heart!
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February 28th, 2013 at 12:21 am
Iโll come faster than lightning strikes
and we wonโt think about tomorrow
Youโll be the only star of my sky
forevermore
if you only send me a sign
is this sign enough? ๐
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February 28th, 2013 at 9:12 am
Hey Imperfectous! Don’t be surprised if a bolt of lightning hits near and you see a crazy, hungry eyed poet staring at you ๐
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March 12th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
I really like the sound of this….thanks for sharing……….and thanks for liking my resent blog………
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March 15th, 2013 at 10:36 pm
Oh, my God don’t I beg to be saved from the routine at the moment. Beg to be. The emptiness of the everyday.
I really feel this Scott. Cheers.
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May 10th, 2013 at 1:59 am
Hmm
Sounds like an adventure to find love
I really liked the phrase “if you only send me a sign”
Lovely poem Scott
You open up the heart when you write.
Always nice to read from you
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June 10th, 2013 at 9:31 am
Sexy and sweet. Love this part especially:
“Listen with one ear, absorb
crashing waves on the shore
What sound prevails
if my deep voice
softly spoke in the other?”
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September 27th, 2013 at 6:35 am
as always, straight from the heart…
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October 3rd, 2013 at 12:55 pm
I loved the smooth flow of musical thoughts! This is poetry…capable n serene!
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