Memories of you

Sunsets and road trips to the beach

Intimate conversations with candlelight 

These memories a life time ago  

A union witnessed by nightly stars 

Promises made in the heat of the moment, 

while drinking wine straight from the bottle 

Just know you have a place In my heart 

Nothing is ever guaranteed 

Except death 

But you did bring out the best in me

Author's Note

The photos here are some I took on a visit to Galveston Beach, Texas.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a nice expression of all the memories associated with someone that's missed. Your details feel realistic, but also there are some ideas that have been written about a million times, such as "nightly stars" & "heat of the moment" -- I try to find original ways to say these time-worn phrases. Show me these stars, are they sparkling stars? That conveys so much more than "nightly" stars (of course, they come out nightly! here's where we, as writers, need to pick words that convey more vivid meaning). Thanks for accepting my critique . . . only meant to keep in mind for future writing . . . your poem here is well-stated without changes.

[Jodash]

Thanks for the suggestions barleygirl. I will keep that in mind.

[mou]

a very soothing piece that recalls all those simple fine days..it's true that one of those casual moments is the best tool while capturing the past..I love it
mou.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You pen such a tender and loving reminiscence here. Vivid imagery of beautiful days and nights spent together..you perfectly set the stage with sea, sun and candlelight and wine sipped and promises made. Sometimes the most precious things are those that we only had - for a minute. I love the last four lines- great and fitting ending. Bravo!

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Story in few lines of your words. Joy with bitter end. Feeling of happiness cause this all what matter. Well done dear poet.

[Jodash]

Thank you!