Latent Love Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Porch lights steadily burning, reaching out, hoping
they will lead someone into the arms of a latent love.

Wanting to move forward, touching this mind acutely
with abandonment in life.

Sorrow sitting with the sun upon this heart, walking
along sandy shores, soul just drifting sorrowfully.

Nothing to hold onto, watching waves crashing over
and over, none of them washing away tears salted with
the sadness of a lifetime.