Another new day...with you

These days move so quickly...

 

 

 

Another new day…with you

 

Pacing the foothills of reason…

collecting thoughts on garden pathways,

reaching for a butterfly

dancing neath an arbor

of outstretched arms

shaping my heart in framed happiness

 

For this longing builds of

sunrise wishes and coffee cup hopes

 

Sunflowers call out your name

in harmonic melodies on breathless breezes

of crimson and clover dotting the lawn

in candy coated

whispers…finding rainbow feathers

on porch swing awnings

 

Aretha Franklin sings

“Day Dreaming and I’m thinking of you” …and she is right

 

As hours pass, the day takes with it

the lingering effects of the sun

pale in glow next to your smile

as even clouded skies can not

diminish the sunset beauty

of your eyes

 

within my mind these mahogany

gems twinkle on twilight painted skies

 

The time now comes for sleep, to dream

of teddy bears named Clara

and satin skin touching mine,

drenched in the moon’s soft light

creating silhouettes of affection

floating on desire…

 

as I drift, awaiting dawns serenade

bringing another new day…with you  

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

love the mechanics of this the offset of short lines and longer stanzas. 'Sunset beauty of your eyes" that's wonderful

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my sweet friend.

[Angel of Heart's]

Jack..... your ink always finds heart upon the wings of pages flying in tomorrow's sun....I enjoy the way you speak from 'within'......I could hear the whispers of each ink drop...so beautifully written.... leading this heart to soft ~sighs~... your words linger in thoughts long after the verses have been absorbed......Bless you...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. Happy you enjoyed this and thrilled to see you visiting my poetry. I truly do appreciate your kind words to me and your friendship.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

The reader can drift away, in the "silhouette of affection" a fine write.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much. I appreciate you.

[Rita L. Sev]

Isn't it great when you and Aretha are in sync? This is a beautiful and sweetly romantic poem, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks Rita. One of my favorite songs and it came on the office radio as I was writing this poem...seemed appropriate. I appreciate you.

[Dr. Wood ?]

you are the king of love poems Jack and no mistake

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Doc...you're not bad yourself.

[Dr. Wood ?]

aah.....I am better at the funnies I feel....Thanks though

[iliOZ]

once again we got to know you a bit more.
learned nothing new, you are a true romantic and likely a hug-a-bear who is toying with words in his spare time.
for sure i've shelved this one jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my friend. That sounds like me. :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Love does make a day all the more splendid.

[Jack...]

It sure does Pryde. Thank you my sweet friend for you kindness and friendship.

[Diana]

"coffee cup hopes"- A piece where a little means a lot.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Diana for always bringing happiness to my world.

[kublakhan27]

I'm not sure if they're directly personal, but the little personal elements you've added to this piece really bring it to life, like the Aretha quote and the teddy bears named Clara. There is a story-like quality to this piece that brings me back to the Romantic era, my favourite literary period. Those folks had an inane ability to merge poetry and storytelling, and so do you. Great work as always Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Steve. I rely on things that I see and hear to drive where my poetry goes at any given time. To see what is around us is easy, but listening can sure provide some wonderful inspiration. Thank you again.

[Frieda P]

No words, you've touched the depths of my heart with this one, a huge sigh on the page Jack.

The time now comes for sleep, to dream
of teddy bears named Clara
and satin skin touching mine,
drenched in the moon’s soft light
creating silhouettes of affection
floating on desire…

Aretha carries a mean tune and that song will linger with your words long after I close the page.

[Jack...]

If I could smile any broader I would, but I can't right now. Thank you so much sweet Frieda. I am happy this one found you and perhaps made you feel a little better. I always love getting a "sigh" from you.