Lausanne 1840

                                                                                                

  He walks in brisk pace

The hat firmly seated on his head

Heart beating swiftly as an uncontrollable drum

The fairest red rose in his hand

In his mind, a thousand thoughts of what to say to her, 

than he finally sets for the rarest of them all

In his deep wishes, he desires to be loved by her,  

to be lifted to her never seen magic realms

Now he can glance her by the lake, dressed in a light mint dress, 

embroidered with tin white silk laces

Her hat carefully placed as if seating on a unique flower

Her jasmine essence, perfuming the air all around her

She turns to him and smile, as though he was set by precious hands

He looks in her eyes and with the touch of her hand, 

his heart stops pounding, he feels an enormous peace

Their past world was finished right there and then, 

and a new time began that day, like it was all assembled by God.

Author's Note

about a past life love in Lausanne-Switzerland in 1840.

Reviews

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This is such a beautiful soft poem with absolutely wonderful imagery that just sticks out in your head! The colors are so bright and vivid, but the image you chose only adds to your words, but of course, your words are the ones doing all the work! I can feel the passion and effort in each word. Not to mention a past life? I absolutely love that concept and I'm a sucker for anything to do with that, and history, different decades and such.

'Their past world was finished right there and then, and a new time began that day, like it was all assembled by God.' Such a strong intense finish and line that you should be extremely proud of! Your poetry is full of love and goodness. Thank you for sharing!

[Silmara McGarry]

Such beautiful and thoughtful review dear🌺 Thank you ever so much for reading and your wonderful words. All smiles here :-)))

[Vertigo Cat1111]

It was absolutely my pleasure! Have a wonderful day. (:

[Lydia Shutter]

Splendiferous romance! You have described both people so intricately that I could picture them. A true love story. So very lovely. Lydi**

[Silmara McGarry]

Many thanks indeed for reading and your so very kind words, dear Lydia! Stay safe and see you! Hugs....Sil :-)))

[Chris Shaw]

Such a beautiful setting for a romantic write. I have visited Switzerland and thought I had found heaven. You have captured that moment when they truly connected. When they had their future ahead of them and it was looking great. Isn't love grand Sil. Hope all is well with you.

Chris

[Silmara McGarry]

Hey flower! I am good, and hope you are great.
Switzerland is amazing I love it there also, specially in the summer :-)
Ohhhh yes, Love is magic!!!!
Thanks indeed for reading and you lovely words. I truly appreciate!!!
Hugsss
Sil
:-))

[emmajoy]

For me, rightly or wrongly. these were lovers meant to be together.. in life, in death, in infinity. Your words are captivating, they slide eyes and mind into past time, another world.. and Lausanne is just that, even today. Your writing is near academic, holds Fact that isn't always apparent in other writing.. especially when it comes to romance, love.. passion. Will come back to read again because i have a feeling there are clues here i need to understand.

[Silmara McGarry]

Hey Emma :-)))
I always love your understanding of what I want to express. Many thanks indeed for reading, I really appreciate your review. And please feel free to read again anytime you wish. Wonderful dear.

Hugsss
Sil
:-)

[Pete]

there is a sweet softness in this. when it's right, it's right. god doesn't make mistakes. a very pleasing write. nice smooth flow as your touching tale pleasantly winds along. the ending a real eye-opener ... :)

[Silmara McGarry]

I love your words, is an understanding of the write,
And you are right, God does not make mistakes. Thank you ever so much Pete.
Stay safe
:-)
Sil

[lightsong]

So romantic! and the photo makes is more and more romantic and I can imagine the scene through it. that day when two hearts wed for real, a new road, a new sailing opened in front of their eyes, filled with mixed feelings, no one can predict what that road hides for them, but hand in hand, heart in heart they can make it through.

[Silmara McGarry]

Such wonderful description fellow poetess, I read it twice!!! And yes, they will make it through. Many thanks indeed!!!!
Lets hope Richard gets well soon and come back to us.
Stay happy
:-)
Sil

[lightsong]

You are a true Sweetheart 💓

[Silmara McGarry]

🥰 Thanks indeed darling

[jacob erin-cilberto]

The anticipation can be so scary...all the thoughts racing through the head...what will I say to her? what will I say to him?
Will she like me? Will he like me?
and all it takes is a smile, a touch...and everything changes and often couples just immediately fall into a rhythm...much like the one this poem has.
j.

[Silmara McGarry]

Ohhh thanks indeed Jacob!!! Your words made me happy because is exactly what I think. :-))))