No one else exists

~

On a crowded city street

strolling a narrow sidewalk,

your hand in mine

Pastel neon lights paint the buildings

in soothing colors,

softening sharp edges,

creating a wonderland

on this cool winter night

A small bistro, street side tables

candlelight and tablecloths

tiny dancing flames on white linen

igniting your smile as we take a seat

amidst the din of taxi cabs

racing to find the sunset,

a lover’s fare put to good use

in backseat desires

Two glasses of Cabernet,

fine crystal offerings

as are your eyes, glistening,

opalescent petals

calling me in, hypnotized,

free falling into your heart  

and I drink them in slowly,

tasting every tantalizing gaze

A toast to us, touching glasses,

touching hearts, regardless of distance,

as I wonder what I have done

to deserve this dream, you and me,

no one else exists, the city bustles

unnoticed as we sip the fruits

of our happiness on a chilly evening,

hoping it never ends…

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…and as the clock strikes midnight,

a joyous noise rings out, streamers flutter in the wind

while fireworks dazzle the skies

and I raise my glass to my friends at Writerscafe,

wishing them all the happiest New Year!

Author's Note

Happy New Year

Reviews

[schlanks]

The scene set in this work is so vivid. I love being transported away from wherever I am with a good read like this. a lover’s fare put to good use/in backseat desires--I love these lines in particular. Thank you for sharing.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much. I am happy you liked this

[FlaLover]

So real! I could feel the love you have

[willweb]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

[John the Baptist]

As it happens, I'm having a glass of cabernet as I do this review. Must be synchronicity. What is captured here is a special moment between lovers, when nothing else exists but each other. May they cherish it and remember it, for it likely won't be the same way ten years from now.

[willweb]

You never know, it could be but...probably not. : ) Thanks my friend.

[John Sullivan]

Absolutely wonderful read, you've got a real talent. Happy New Year to you!

[willweb]

Thanks so much John. That was a nice thing to say

[Dave Brown]

I had the feeling all this was taking place in gay Paree
Enjoy the new year ww

[willweb]

Thanks Dave, I appreciate it.

[poetgurl (Plainly Meg)]

I hope you have a wonderful new year, enjoyed your write

[willweb]

Thank you so much Plainly Meg, you have a great new year as well.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

true love is like reading a great book...we are so absorbed in each other...the world around us simply stops...time is on hold...
j.

[willweb]

You are so right Jacob. Thanks for reading and commenting

[Soren]

A soft and passionate mood with romance in the air. Very calming and full of hope and peace. Lovely

[willweb]

Thanks so much Soren. I appreciate you my friend.