In Search of...

The woman to grace my garden would

Have generous hips and thighs,

Long curling hair and a playful stare

A come hither look in her eyes,

A dimple set in a smiling cheek

And lips that would sometimes pout,

She’d move with grace at a steady pace

And her love would knock me out.

We’d meet at noon by the garden seat

In the shade of an apple tree,

With a plate of scones, and jam and cream

That her hands laid out for me,

We’d read a book in that shady nook

As we ate, drank lemonade,

I’d hold her hand in that magic land

And smile, at the game we played.

Then when the day had begun to cool

I’d wrap her up in a shawl,

Our summer days would begin to fade,

We’d still be there in the Fall,

Our talk would cover a thousand things

But we’d marvel most at life,

That fate had brought us together, she’d

Be proud to be called my wife.

My thoughts still stand in that happy land

As I sit alone in this,

And wonder where she may be out there

For a life, so full of bliss,

I sit and wait by the garden gate

For her form to pass on by,

Our eyes may meet in this dismal street

Until then, I’ll sit and sigh.

David Lewis Paget

Reviews

[Avinash]

A welcome deviation from your signature style. I am glad that no shady characters intruded in this story and unexpected twist. May be that was the twist in tale. :)

[mournful bear]

very well put. some of us are still waiting. i'm wait for that antediluvian, by a hiking trail. very touch thanks!!

[Sheila Kline]

Your words somehow remind me of one waiting by the garden gate for a love that shall come and bring them joy, never to leave again.
I can feel the longing in your words. You have the ability to describe not only actual events, tales of lore, but also those that speak of your heart, even as you sit and sigh!

[TPK Stories]

A beautiful love story full of romantic hope.

[zunie frost]

wow i can perfectly imagine this beautiful woman . and i like like romantic part of reading a book together. lovely piece of work

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked this woman too. I liked the fine description and hope in the words my friend. Thank you David for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Barbz]

Lovely. Your character has such a romantic side that fills the reader with matters of the heart, and the Devine exhalations of the earth. His thoughts "still stand in that happy land" as he stays to wait his fate. Ah, sweet mystery of Life, Master. Barbz