Heaven is Near

T. S. Lewis on Jan 20, 2011

The closeness of two people is heavenly.

With her head on my chest, I can feel heaven move closer

A physical journey and ecstasy is its end

I find simple pleasures

the way her eyelashes

brush against my skin

in dream-like-sleep,

the way her breathing

is embryonic, connecting

with my up and down rhythm.

Hours before drifting to sleep

I lay thinking, this is what heaven should be.

Quiet interactions of lovers in unison

When she’s away, I make love to her essence

and when she is near, I make love to it still.

I need her the way history needs time to continue

I count on those moments when heaven is near.

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coffeeadict on Jan 20, 2011
Heavenly described!
Angela Ohm on Jan 20, 2011
This is an amazingly beautiful poem of love ! Thank you for sharing your heart with us !

Angela
Kate Smedley on Jan 20, 2011
How romantic… It would make any girl swoon, that’s really beautiful.
Christine Ramsay on Jan 20, 2011
What beautiful comparisons you make here. So romantic.

Christine
ashan1614 on Jan 20, 2011
Ditto what everyone has said thus far. This is beautifully written and truly describes how I think love should be.
Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Jan 20, 2011
T.S. , I dont have to tell you how talented you are are; I have done so in the past, BUT I am going to do it again anyway.

You are the poetic truth!

~J
Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Jan 20, 2011
Favorite line:

“When she’s away, I make love to her essence

and when she is near, I make love to it still.”
Marie Antoinette on Jan 20, 2011
Beautiful poem, perfect for valentines too!
Guy Hogan on Jan 20, 2011
It is heaven to be with the one you love and who loves you.
Goodselfme on Jan 21, 2011
Your flow is smooth with the well chosen words to complete a wonder of a poem.
Starpisces on Jan 21, 2011
beautiful poem, I now imagine her head on your chest….:)
tonywriter on Jan 23, 2011
nice and beautiful poem,I enjoyed it!

Hi there!