Poem: By the Lake's Side

By the Lake's Side

(An original poem written in 2013 and edited in 2022 by N. Hli)

By the lake's side
Moonbeams dance with the waves.
Cool breezes wake the air,
Merry blossoms sway to its song.
Soft caresses on my cheeks,
Past tender lips breathe
                  beautiful promises
By the lake's side.

By the lake's side
Two hearts-
        souls wander.
Time is forgotten.
         In which realm?
Dwelling in your presence,
                            -absence,
Wavering at the horizon
                a mirage.
In prayer, I whisper
                Your name
Into the night.

By the lake's side
Reflected moonlight courts the stars.
Withered petals break free,
Drift down to silent rests
        Here. Tonight.
Comes winter's cleansing-
            A lost vow is found
By the lake's side.

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