Interstellar Love

33 poems in this constellation.

Poems gathered under “Interstellar Love”— a small sky of related work. Read in sequence, or jump by orbit. A constellation is less a category than a field: recurring images, repeated instruments, familiar storms.

The Language of Love

∞ ∞ ∞ There’s a language I’ve found, It’s that of Love. One language to govern a world like ours, Where no hatred is found. Its sentence is structured on honesty and truth, It expresses more than it s

A Fairy Tale Untold

∞ ∞ ∞ A night wish- never to end, As they sat on a cliff’s edge, They spoke in words of future past, Under the moonlight beauty smile. They were linked in an eternal bond. They wished the dawn would n

Cold Cold Heart

∞ ∞ ∞ Night so cold, Heart, so cruel, Flames untouched Devour the soul, But the memory remains, To keep the warmth, A smile at large, At times elapse. ∞ ∞ ∞

∞ ∞ ∞ The sight of you makes me shiver, But my eyes, I can’t hinder. You are like a princess from a fairy land, So captivating is your soothing gale. You are the finest of all women, A sign of good om

Down, sets the sun, Rolling off the fiery sky With a burning blaze of flame, Soon set to sleep. The moon gliding on, Whistling through the heavenly aisle, As she glows out from the dark, Her time alas

Standing amidst the crowd, With noises of various sounds And of indistinct voices, Speaking of whatsoever businesses. All I could hear still, Was the heartbeat of one Right in front of me, Whose words

At The Pool Of Love

Far; far away north, I’ll find peace in your bosom, I shan’t fret; for in you, My love dwells. Low; low down south, There lies the spring, The origin of the speech, Which you first spoke to me. Arid;

The Desert Rose 1

In dryness, she blossomed, In hardship, she survived, Strength was found in her pain, She grew stronger day by day, Until her foes were put to shame. She’s as deadly as a viper, As fierce as a lion Wh

No Matter How Far

A day will come When It’s all memories, One you’ll recall With a beautiful smile, For we’ve played our parts And left the rest for fate to decide, But remember this, midear; No matter how far apart we

Across the ocean, There I will stay, Waiting in anticipation, While admiring the ocean’s sway. Rescue at hand, That much will do, For cold is the sand, And I can’t wait to be with you. Victory! My kin

Speak of an angel; One on earth a damsel. Search not deep or depth, Rather, bid your quest a farewell. The sight of her slakes all thirst, Thus, makes her the first. In the form of a queen she appears

The Planned Crime

The carefree beast, On a gloomy evening, Did an evil crime With a devilish smile. All he could say was; No, it is not my fault, With eyebrows lifted Like an innocent soul, Such a criminal crook, Who c

I’m a beast, The devourer of hearts, A careless and wild one. I’m a beast, The very one you hate, One who used you, And brought you shame. I’m a beast, Depression is what I give, Guess why? ’cos I’m a

The Tamed Beast

Your love was a light, Shining through my darkness, I was a lone beast in the dark, Filled with pride and ego. Your light shines brighter, Reminding me; love is real. I turned away, over and over agai

What use is love when it can’t forgive, And its purpose is based on vengeance? What gain is there in love when it gives more hurt? What use is love when it holds on to the past, And feeds you your err

Song of pain hits again, How can I regain That which I’ve lost? Carelessness hath dawned on me, When love a gift was given, To be kept with all my might. Carelessness hunts me down; Crushing me flat,

Happy is the man Whose life depends not on laws, Who knows nothing of the detailed dos and don’ts, Nor of the commandments scripted or told, He’s sincerely naïve and void indeed. For on the day redemp

True Love Is All I’ve Got

True love is what I have, The first time I met you, Not infatuation, not lust, But real love. True love is what I have, The first time I spoke to you, Not words of lies, not irony, But the very ones f

Peace Is What I’ve Found

Peace is what I’ve found; By the sound of one Who spoke to me, With a voice of rushing wind. Peace is what I’ve found; Listening to every word Flowing through her mouth, Like the rush at spring. Peace

Rakabosh! Cast the spell, From an old witch’s mouth, Falling upon her victim, Like the tropical hailstorm. Spellbound was he, As he wanders about, Seeking whom, his burden may share, It’s heavy, a wei

My Love Is Eternal

My love can be questioned, Of course, you can put it to test. I’ve promised my heart to you, And that is true. I have no plan of feigning, ’Cos in you I’ve found a home for my heart. Many times, my he

(Love at first sight) I will watch and wait; While I humbly pray, No decision yet to take, But I'll admire from afar; The magnificence of her beauty, She's enticing and comely, Still, I will watch and

(Everlasting Love) Time is not enough to spend with you. If I had the power, I would give a pause to time, Everything halts while we halt not, Forever will be the beginning of our journey, And upon th

(Any period of blissful harmony; any new relationship characterized by an initial period of harmony and goodwill) As to the end of our day, When the sun sets sail, Waving his flag yonder, Here stands

(Darling) There's a song in my head, Your heart gives the beat, My feet move with the rhythm, And my throat hums the tune. Only you can understand What the lyrics are meant to be, It is an enchanted t

∞ ∞ ∞ Darn! She's a Stag, She's elegant, You've got to see her, She has all it takes for a man to brag. She tastes good in formal, Oh! Have you seen her in slang? Your mouth will water gap. He, at fir

∞ ∞ ∞ Love built upon lust; Though it feels high like a Mount, Though it flies on the wings of an Eagle, Though colourful as a peacock's pride, Though it entices the eye of the beholder; Yet it lasts

∞ ∞ ∞ I ran from the rain And I met a storm. I flee and hid But she held me grip, She made the sky roar, I was mute- fear is all I feel, Terrified by the storm I ran back to the rain. ∞∞∞

The Castle of love

∞∞∞ The gate to her mansion is never locked, Her lamp never runs dry, She shines her light for passers-by, She's always open with plenty of rooms, For those ready to be brides, Even those of old and n

The song of Love

∞∞∞ We all love to sing A song or two, But then, we often forget the lyrics too, We try harder fighting and pushing through, Hoping to get the lines of the tune. But, when we open up our heart Without

The Tune of Love

∞∞∞ Take a dance with me Don't linger. Just follow my lead, Mistakes? Don't bother. Take a walk with me, Hold my hand as we go yonder Down the comely street, As we star-gaze the heavenly wonder. Dance

∞∞∞ A trip to a hill far away, Where clouds kiss my cheek with a great chill, Where bird's highest flight is close, The rising and the resting place of the sun, Where the stars encompass you at the cl

When the wave takes the sea for a dance, The beach gets a glimpse and takes a glance. She joins the shindig, only for a while. Her style - too calm for the tides to bear. To flow with the rising waves

Interstellar Love — Constellation — Poetry by Cotek — Poetry by Cotek