Bright painted postcards

Waiting for that someone special to arrive...

Bright painted postcards

 

On the wings of adventure

and channel planned visions

In bonafide pockets

with envelopes streaming

 

When sidewalk dividers,

in colors of sunset

bring peace to the valley,

now penned in a post card

 

“…wish you were here”

 

And bricks line the mansion

with cats in the garden,

alongside the seashells

and beaches we’ll wander

 

I look to the sunshine

to see its reflection

upon your sweet features,

your beauty it holds me

 

“Vacation photographs cannot do justice”

 

In rhythm’d oasis

of sweet waters churning

and moments we’re seeking

in all we are wanting

 

With shadows behind us

as we go out walking

to love every minute

adventures are flying

 

“We find that our dreams lead us on our journey”

 

I follow the smiles,

that don’t belong to me

of hot seasoned concrete

and t-shirts emblazoned

 

With images captured,

yet still fashioned frowning,

until you arrive

and my heart swims the shoreline

 

“My vacation destination is your heart”

 

True butterfly wings

find the side streets amazing,

hibiscus and poppy

and fragrances swaying

 

When every sunrise

does find you here with me,

of bright painted post cards

and moments eternal

 

“We shall live…”

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

I love that you yeild to an almost plotted point within the text, it lends to the strong descriptive nature of the piece, well done.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend.

[Holly Mason]

six fingered cats!!! or are they toes either way ...The cats in the Keys have an amazing forefather *)Wonder why he likes cats with extra toes/fingers...*)
beautiful piece -always waiting aren't you- we need to get you a love e-pass..straight to the front of the line
thank you for sharing fine sir...glad you got to relax and hope you drank a blue iguana or two or three*)

[Jack...]

I drank more than I can keep track of. I am sure a few of those were in there. Thanks so much Holly.

[Zahra]

Bravo my dear poet! An amazing piece, soothing imagery and lovely descriptions. Looks like you had a great trip. :)

[Jack...]

I did and thank you so very much.

[Frieda P]

Woo the romance is back at the cafe...welcome back Jack. Of course you wrapped it up with sweet poppies and a nice bow on top, I've been waiting eagerly to see what you'd pen when you got back, and am fully enthralled by your return piece, lovely as always!

[Jack...]

To find you here waiting to see what I may bring and then to realize it brought a smile to your face, makes it all worthwhile. Thank you so much my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

The vacation of a lifetime is when it touches the heart and senses and transport us on the wings of love and beauty of nature where the last tip of the land becomes the last hope of the beloved being with us to enjoy this splendid place dipping our toes and hopes in the eternal blue feeding the seagulls of needs and desires...
Welcome back Jack...:)

[Jack...]

Sami, your words are the postcard from beautiful places. Thank you so much.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Welcome back, Jack!

With shadows behind us
as we go out walking
to love every minute
adventures are flying...

This is a true vacation, achieved whether we leave home or not if out beloved is by our side!
Good poem, makes me eager for next week (summer break) and time with my honey... :)

[Jack...]

Glad you enjoyed this Rita. Thank you so much for stopping by. Get ready to sing Alice Cooper's Schools Out.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! First thing I'm seeing here this morning - last day with my 7th grade... :)

[Emerald Seas]

I'm sure you enjoyed yourself immensely. So jealous - I think I'm having to wait a year or so for the next vaca... ugh! :)

A vacation with your heart's longing by your side is the perfect get away! Lovely writing, of course.
This line is the perfect summation - “My vacation destination is your heart”
The Romantic is back in the house (cafe)!
:)

[Jack...]

My sweet friend, each day I get to visit you is a vacation for me. Thank you so very much.