This is what love is...

 

 

 

This is what love is...

 

 

 

I let her hear my footsteps...

drizzle gleams in big city lights

Her perfume a’ drench my senses

Peering off from this balcony

into the vast cavern of sleeping buildings,

does she think of me…

 

She feels me…closer…her red dress

against the dark backdrop of

dreary skies silhouettes her beauty,

a poem waiting to be read,

a song you can’t get out of your head

or would want to

 

I place my arms about her waist,

she turns, ruby lips infectious,

eyes hiding her story find mine,

rain like diamond tear drops

decorate her cheeks as she smiles

and my heart is flooded with light

 

We embrace, damp passionate lips

lock in haunting silence,

speaking louder than any words...

All that was cold becomes warm

as moisture seeps, painting my skin,

and I don’t care

 

This is what love is…

a hot cup of coffee on a frigid winter day,

a cool breeze in the middle of August,

a beautiful fragrant rose

blooming from a crack in the asphalt

on that long, endless highway of life…and she is mine

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[prachi prangya agasti]

This is what love is…
a hot cup of coffee on a frigid winter day,
a cool breeze in the middle of August,
a beautiful fragrant rose
blooming from a crack in the asphalt
on that long, endless highway of life…

amazing lines.... and am mesmerized.... lovely write...

[Listmaker]

The last verse is so beautiful it could stand alone!

[Jack...]

Thank you for your kindness Listmaker. I appreciate you stopping by today.

[kublakhan27]

Instead of life imitating art (or vice-versa) this is love imitating art...or vice-versa. I don't think it matters either way, they are so tightly entwined. I've never read such a moving and poignant presentation of this metaphor...it is a lofty and meticulous endeavor, which is why you're just the man for the job. Gorgeous work Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you Steve always for your kindness to me.

[Coyote Poetry]

"This is what love is…
a hot cup of coffee on a frigid winter day,
a cool breeze in the middle of August,
a beautiful fragrant rose
blooming from a crack in the asphalt
on that long, endless highway of life…and she is mine"
I enjoyed the complete poem. The above lines are amazing. I like how you describe places and thoughts. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Jack...]

My friend, you completely humble me with your kind words. Coming from a poet of your caliber, I am floored by this. Thank you so very much.

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

Very nimble poem! I like how you do not describe the settings but instead force the reader to FEEL them. The words you used are very visionary and almost dreamy...
Anyone who has been in any situation similar to this will be forced to remember these times and smile.
Well done!

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. That is a wonderful review...my word, thank you. I do try to paint with my poems, but I have never had them described to me like that before. You have humbled me with your kindness.

[Gurglesnarch van Caasi]

It was my pleasure to give you an honest a review as I could!

[Leslie Philibert]

I like this, a very visual poem that employs pictures to transport emotion.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much for stopping by today Leslie and leaving such kind words for me. I am honored you enjoyed this.

[Rita L. Sev]

I love the whole poem, but that last stanza could stand alone - all the simple joys that make the journey bearable, and beautiful... that's love. Really lovely, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Rita for your kind words today (or yesterday) :) I appreciate you.

[Sue Hart]

It's clearly the little things that add up. What you appreciate that's real. Nice job.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Sue. I appreciate your kind words.

[❤ Maggie ❤..]

Amazing. I especially loved the last verse. It's funny how the simplest things can become the most beautiful when you're in love. :) Love is such a sweet thing. And this poem was amazing and showed it so well. Great job with this, I can tell you definitely have a gift for writing.

[Jack...]

Thank you again Maggie. I am happy you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write. Indeed, love consists of so many things and it is often the little things that make all of the difference in the world.

[❤ Maggie ❤]

That it is. :) And you are most welcome, anytime.

[Katherine R.]

This is really well written, Jack! Keep it up!

[Jack...]

Thank you Katherine. Your kind words are my smile today.

[Katherine R.]

Glad I could make you smile! I love sound that for people. :)