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I miss you most in the early morning

February 26, 2010
By EllenC BRONZE, Coppell, Texas
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I miss you most in the early morning,
When the sun graces my cold empty bed.
Without a prayer of tidings and warning,
I sit alone to break my daily bread.

I miss you most in the hot afternoon
When I drink my tea your way, strong and black;
I used to drain the tea leaves "much too soon",
Though I prefer sweet, I cannot go back.

I miss you most in the sensuous night
When I have been, will be, alone all day.
No lips bid me morrow, nor arms hold tight,
And through this love, I am your dying prey.

In sleep you are kind; cruel, in waking:
Return my heart, never meant for taking.

© Hadley B., Marblehead, MA

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Supernova7 GOLD said...
on Mar. 8 2010 at 10:26 pm
Supernova7 GOLD, Redford, Texas
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your sonnet really spoke to me I like how much emotion you put into it. keep up the good work:)
ellie315 GOLD said...
on Mar. 4 2010 at 10:53 pm
ellie315 GOLD, South Pasadena, California
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"And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." -- William Shakespeare

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wow. this is crazy good. if this doesnt end up in the magazine ill cry. ur rly good - keep writing! im not even kidding i hav no critiques this was amazing. the way u write about the morning, afternoon, and night is powerful. just by reading it i understand u, i understand this guy, i understand ur struggles, etc. its really beautiful.