Bridges of Life

A Selection of Poems

By James Bolgiano

There’s Still You

There’s Still You I had to wash the sheets today,Because they still held a lingering aroma of you.When I would snuggle close to your pillow,I still felt your presence there. Feeling an emptiness in my heart,I pulled the sheets from the bed,Trying to forget nights of passionAnd pillow talk in the afterglow. The deed is […]

Autumn’s Song

Autumn’s Song The leaves have changed, There’s frost and early morning dew. The year is at its twilight, Wmter is coming soon. The breath of day is short And the shroud of night so long. Mesmeric sunsets and harvest moons Bringing Autumn’s song. Whispers of white splatter the air Covering a canvas of blue. Magical […]

Destiny

Destiny No matter the skill of the sailor, Destiny still lies with the wind. No matter how practiced, One can’t change what life sends. Even the greatest ship Is at the mercy of the waves. The sea gives and the sea takes away. Twilight of the Morning Twilight of the Morning As I lay ever […]

The Sea

The Sea Once you traveled across the sea; It was your first love , it wasn’t me. Mesmerized by far away lands, An aphrodisiac in your hands. Golden sunsets and stars at night, Wonderful images, beautiful sights. I know, in your heart, I was there, But the waters were smooth and the weather fair. Please […]

Lost In My Introversion

Lost In My Introversion I heard the music and watched the people dance in the night,Clanging glasses and laughing, silhouetted by the moonlight.Whiskey and wine soothed the soul, inhibitions running low.Lovers sensually embraced, surrounded by an illuminant glow.With desires in their hearts and visions in their headsOf silky sheets and kisses within warm beds. Amongst […]