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Asleep or Awake

by Jeffrey Parren

asleep or awake
warm bodies juxtaposed
what time is it?
does it matter?
remembering yesterday

the future's past
looks so inviting
as memories formed
and ones to be made
the realization
when one heart
couples with another
dreams to ignite
passions unknown

so these memories
constantly making
imprints of companionship
filling voids
like a puzzle
missing a corner piece
no more

the magic began
only after lovers passed
an exhilarating blend
combined in timely fashion
two parts:
one part man
full of illumination; charisma
one part woman
full or spirit; passion

the result:
ever-changing happiness
profusion of  inspirations
ideas
eyes locked for eternity
the dream so true
all blends into one
whether or not
awake or asleep

04/19/2007

Author's Note: I need some quick feedback as I intend on giving this poem in the form of a present on Saturday. It is for a couple who is engaged recently and traveling the world soon. Was intending on framing it and making it look nice. IE I want to hear what you think good or bad and constructive alike!!!

Posted on 04/19/2007
Copyright © 2026 Jeffrey Parren

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Tony Whitaker on 04/20/07 at 12:31 AM

Okay, you are asking for feedback so I will try. Overall, it is a wonderful poem and message. In stanza 4 you misppelled illumination as illumiation. In the same stanza "coexistence churns magic potion stewing feigned loves before" is harsh with the x sound in coexistence. You have a nice alliteration going with the "Cs" but I really don't see the message clearly. At the same time I think this has the most potential for imagery in the whole poem. So give it a smoother flow on the tongue and a clearer message.

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