No Longer Imagine

…in response to the 9th prompt on the newly re-opened Writer’s Island, I offer a perspective on love…
…but first a short verse I wrote inspired by prompt #8 at We Write Poems…

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see feel hear touch breath live
life is a sensual garden
no longer imagine
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No Longer Imagine

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I can no longer imagine
the heat of the red rock desert
soothing my weary bones
nor the vivid red

I can no longer imagine
the power of the blue pacific
thumping the huge stack rocks
on the coast at sunset

I can no longer imagine
the sweet face of my first-born son
held in loving embrace
passed on now 15 years

I can no longer imagine
the soft spring rain
misting the morning light
bringing life to winter earth

I can no longer imagine
the stir of a summer breeze
shimmering across the surface
of a high mountain lake

I can no longer imagine
the filtered autumn sun
falling gentle golden
through a red wood canopy

for I have experienced
these wonders
known these treasures
they enrich me

I need no longer imagine
the fire in a woman’s eyes
the magic of a woman’s smile
the tenderness of a woman’s touch
the passion of a woman’s kiss
nor what it is to love you

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rob kistner © 2010



• photo of Oregon coast at top entitled “Neverending” by: Marc Adamus, an incredible wilderness landscape photographer based in Corvallis, Oregon

24 thoughts on “No Longer Imagine”

  9. Both poems are beautiful. The second one slowly drew me in, slowly unfolding over several verses, holding my interest to the end. I also like the subtle change between “I can no longer imagine” and “I no longer need imagine”.

    -Nicole

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    1. I am glad this engaged you Nicole. I used the subtle change to shift from a mantra-like lead in, to making a to-the-point declaration — pleased it seemed to work for you. I continue to appreciate your visits and insightful comments… 😉

      …rob

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  11. I love that painting – gorgeous. I also read through your comments, and I agree your transition DID work well – it went from wistful/longing to declaration/passion – feelings that embody the subject. I’ve always enjoyed your stuff (I used to come by as Texasblu once upon a time). There is a reason you’re one of the top 100 poetry blogs! 😉

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    1. Thank you for the very kind words Aine, and I am pleased you are visiting again…

      …rob

      P.S. That is actually an amazing photograph by Marc Adamus, an incredible wilderness landscape photographer based in Corvallis, Oregon.

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