Liebesträume | Love Dream | Poetry

I've rowed on for many a mile -
        For hours deep into the silent night -
        With not a mere soul in near sight -
        Under the bleak and dim wintry light.

I row down the winding stream  -
        To see you for perhaps one more time -
        In passionate strokes, I stir the waves -
        In a rhythmic jiggle and visual rhyme.

Rowing on over waters wild -
      Under a pale, silvery waning moon -
      In mellow whispers and dulcet tones -
       I reach deep down and hum our tune.

Swirling mists, misshapen forms -
        Phantasms of a lifetime by your side -
        In your loving arms, I embrace my role - 
        As your truest friend, lover and bride.

A silver giant with bare branches -
      Arms outstretched towards the moon -
      Under its soft glow on the lovers bridge, 
      We fell in love, all too fast, too soon. 

  In tireless haste, I row further on - 
     Under grey and Stygian starless skies -
     When in front of my eyes, there arose -
     A million floating orbs of fireflies.

You love so much, yet promise little -
     Fill my head with hopes of morrow -
     Yet, not a drop quenches my thirst -
     Why then, do I drown in sorrow?

I've rowed now for countless miles -
     Will I ever reach my journey's end?
     Will you plant a kiss upon my lips? 
     Will you greet me at the river bend?

My once hopeful spirit weakens -
     As each murky dusk turns to dawn - 
     Beguiled by love and lofty dreams -
     With a longing heart, I row on.

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