Nights in a Paper Cup (My Amanda)
She comes to me in the night, she comes from thin air
She finds me alone in my dream…
She is the wind in the cloud. Eyes blue-green, as deep as the sea
Bright as the Southern Cross they gleam.
She speaks in the language of goddesses and gods
I know what she means, my leaping heart hears…
What she says with her smile, her playful smile
The tilt of her head and her tears, her deep blue tears.
She came from the heavens, never earthbound angel
She surrounds me and whispers like the Zephyr…
She lifts me from the doldrums of the melancholy blue
And when she is done I am rested, and she, my Vesper.
I will not know love if for eons I stand here in the dust
I will never hear the three holy words spoken aloud…
I will not know peace and comfort will fail
Until I can find her and Love her in the cloud.
This week at Monday Potluck the theme is LOVE AND ROMANCE. Someone very special wrote this poem for me and it’s been treasured from the heart for a long time. I thought it appropriate to post on this special occasion.
Please click on the link and don’t forget to check out other’s writings as well, thank you very much!
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
October 25, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Oh! To have such words written for you … of course you treasure them!
Beautiful.
xxx
October 26, 2010 at 9:01 am
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October 25, 2010 at 5:08 pm
What Cindy says plus…another Trifecta! Beautiful post, Amanda 🙂
October 26, 2010 at 9:01 am
{{{{Hugs}}}}
October 25, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I am mesmerized once again, truly beautiful =D
October 26, 2010 at 9:02 am
Biggest hugs ever, thanks for being here my girlfriend xxxx
October 25, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Wow!! Lovely.
October 26, 2010 at 9:02 am
Glad you enjoyed the read and thanks for visiting xx
October 25, 2010 at 6:10 pm
This is too beautiful! Simple magic Amanda.
lots of love.
October 26, 2010 at 9:03 am
Thanks so much my friend…happy you liked the read xxx
October 25, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Lovely poem, great diction, kudos to you dear Amanda 🙂 xoxoxo
October 26, 2010 at 9:03 am
Big hugs and thanks for being here my friend xx
October 25, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Lovely poem, Amanda. Rather hypnotic. Feels ancient and wise and like soft echos through eternity. Well done. Thank you for a dear potluck poem.
Hugs! xx
October 26, 2010 at 9:04 am
Thanks for always coloring my world with your lovely presence J….big hugs xxx
October 25, 2010 at 8:12 pm
A wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing it, Buttercup.
October 26, 2010 at 9:04 am
I thank YOU for being here my dear friend…thanks so much xx
October 25, 2010 at 8:38 pm
what beautiful thoughts xxx
October 26, 2010 at 9:05 am
Thanks my friend xxx
October 25, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Truely great Amanda,
More then the writer I am interested in knowing the person’s fate that day. How did you treat him. He desrved a really very special from you.
Enjoy your papercup.
October 26, 2010 at 9:05 am
Thanks for the comment 🙂
October 25, 2010 at 11:08 pm
How beautiful to be the recipient of such words and thoughts!
October 26, 2010 at 9:06 am
It is truly wonderful yes 🙂 xoxox
October 25, 2010 at 11:56 pm
You must really be magical wind of his cloud… I think even if one person gives such kind of lyrical confession and praise.. life is worth it.. thank you for sharing such intimate aspect of your life.. it needs courage and a clear spotless heart.. happy to have read you today.. shall be back..
October 26, 2010 at 9:06 am
Thanks so much for your kind and heartfelt comment Ramesh, I truly appreciate it so much. Have a good day my friend xx
October 26, 2010 at 12:02 am
eh? makes me think!
October 26, 2010 at 9:07 am
:)…good to think my friend xx Hugs to you both xx
October 26, 2010 at 12:02 am
Wow, there is such strong beauty and love in this. We all would aspire to be so loved. Hold it close to your heart my friend.
October 26, 2010 at 12:32 am
Amamda, this is absolutely lovely.
October 26, 2010 at 9:08 am
Thanks for the read my friend xx
October 26, 2010 at 1:32 am
Lovely words written about you, Amanda. Thank you for sharing this tribute to you with us. The image and the video add your own sweet touch to the spell of the verses. Blessings to you…
October 26, 2010 at 9:08 am
Thanks for reading my friend and hope your day is full of smiles and love oxoxox
October 26, 2010 at 2:03 am
Somehow the words “no greater love” came to mind as I read this…so very beautiful.
October 26, 2010 at 9:09 am
Thanks my friend oxox
October 26, 2010 at 3:13 am
Loved (pardon the pun) it!
October 26, 2010 at 9:09 am
🙂 Hugs to you girlfriend xxxxx
October 26, 2010 at 3:46 am
wow,
the image takes me away,
your words are soft, sweet, and soothing
let love dominate now,
way to go.
xx
October 26, 2010 at 9:12 am
Thanks for taking the time to always stop by and messages of encouragement…it means so much Ji xxx
October 26, 2010 at 4:07 am
Absolutely beautiful!
October 26, 2010 at 9:13 am
Thanks my friend, happy to see you here oxoxox
October 26, 2010 at 5:02 am
love the use of Zephyr and Vesper in the same stanza – lovely sound Amanda….bkm
October 26, 2010 at 9:21 am
Thanks girlfriend, appreciate your visit 🙂 xx
October 26, 2010 at 5:13 am
A pure gem of deep intimacy. Since true love never dies, what a great reminder that you still have this beloved.
October 26, 2010 at 9:21 am
Always my friend xoxoxo
October 26, 2010 at 6:23 am
Such a light, dreamy mood this poem gives me. It’s almost like a fairy tale. Love it!
October 26, 2010 at 9:22 am
And who does not like a fairy tale right 🙂 xxx
October 26, 2010 at 7:13 am
Lucky you to have someone telling you such words! Treasure with capital “T”! Lovely!
October 26, 2010 at 9:22 am
Capital T it is 🙂 xoxoxox Thanks for the visit my friend xx
October 26, 2010 at 7:16 am
Beautiful imagery and words. Really liked your constant use of colours in the imagery. Really lovely piece
October 26, 2010 at 9:22 am
Thanks Mark…hope you’re doing well my friend. xx
October 26, 2010 at 7:48 am
Oh, Amanda–this is magnificent. You must feel so very loved.
Victoria
October 26, 2010 at 9:23 am
{{Hugs}}
October 26, 2010 at 7:58 am
To have such a poem written for you – WOW! “the three holy words” – nothing beats hearing “I love you!” What an amazing voice that Heather Nova has. Thanks for sharing!
October 26, 2010 at 9:24 am
Thanks Ana…love your comment and thanks so much for stopping by. Big hugs xx
October 26, 2010 at 2:57 pm
This is truly beautiful Amanda!
“She lifts me from the doldrums of the melancholy blue”
Awesome imagery!
October 28, 2010 at 8:26 am
And I am awesomely late in my reply!! Thanks my friend xx
October 26, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I don’t know how I missed this… but I’m glad I found it today! Lovely, Amanda, truly beautiful… xxx
October 28, 2010 at 8:38 am
I am happy you like it Adee 🙂 xx
October 26, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Very beautiful! Someone is very special to someone!
October 28, 2010 at 8:38 am
Thanks Jess…glad you liked the read xx
October 27, 2010 at 1:48 am
You got cool stuff over here. Those recipes are to die for. Very neat site. Liked your poetry style too.
October 28, 2010 at 8:41 am
Thanks for visiting, really appreciate your comment too xx
October 27, 2010 at 2:28 am
Amanda,
A beautiful poem.
Pamela
October 28, 2010 at 8:42 am
Thanks Pamela, very happy you took the time to visit 🙂 xx
October 27, 2010 at 7:28 am
delicious! you are a muse of love…
October 28, 2010 at 8:44 am
Ditto girlfriend xxxx Mwah xx
October 28, 2010 at 4:54 pm
This poem is so beautiful….and the picture is really cute…
I loved reading it..thank you for sharing and visiting my blog… 🙂
October 29, 2010 at 8:34 am
What a beautiful poem to have written for you, Amanda! Gorgeous!