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A Raging Storm

lying close together on a blanket by the shore the sanguine sun goes slowly down and gently kisses the horizon’s lips as fuchsia fingers of the night caress the twilight of the sky the ocean breeze that gently blows is tickling wanton flesh like kisses from a passing butterfly while undulating waves are keeping perfect rhythm with the beating of our hearts I see the longing looks reflecting in her emerald eyes as searching hands caress the softness of the moment the tender sighs that echo in the stillness of the night are telling me our time is now the rhythm of our hearts now seems to quicken as waves begin to pound against the shore our bodies quickly come together and form a tender eclipse of our hearts then suddenly a deafening clap of thunder jolted me out of this sensual dream the brightness of the lightning fills the bedroom reminding me that love is but a reverie and the storm rages on June 29, 2020

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/5/2020 2:11:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on another win for this beautiful muse John :)

John Gondolf
Date: 7/5/2020 3:10:00 PM

Thank you, Aditi.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/5/2020 11:07:00 AM

Your writes are simply breathtaking John, dreams , if only we could remember them or if we wake up go back to dreaming them, unfortunately no such luck - enjoyed this write tremendously. Congratulations on your win my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/5/2020 1:02:00 PM

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comment, Jenn, I'm glad you enjoyed my little dream. Take good care. Hugs, John

James Fraser

Date: 7/2/2020 12:22:00 PM

Yea, it's so annoying when one can't get back into a dream, no matter how hard we try to pick up the pieces. Thankfully John, you've written it down ;) so we have the opportunity to continue - Oh!, dream on James :) love the nature element throughout, simply throws out beautiful images, congrats on your win, James :)

John Gondolf
Date: 7/3/2020 8:11:00 AM

Thank you sharing your thoughts and comments, James, yes it's sad that we can't dream exactly what we want to dream. I guess it's kind of like life, you can't always have what you want. John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/1/2020 10:21:00 PM

Ah, yes, love but a reverie... Tell me about it! lol. Enjoyed this one, John. Thank you for yet another superb write. Take good care, Gershon

John Gondolf
Date: 7/2/2020 4:40:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gershon, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, John

Silent One

Date: 7/1/2020 4:56:00 PM

That is a lot of frustration building up.... lovely sensual imagery, i hope the storm calms soon.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

John Gondolf
Date: 7/2/2020 4:32:00 AM

Thanks, SO, I appreciate it. And thanks for hosting the contest. John

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/1/2020 9:03:00 AM

The dream in your muse is absolutely breathtaking and soothing with your gorgeous emotions. Congratulations on your win. Glad I read this. Keep writing and inspiring. Blessings :)

John Gondolf
Date: 7/1/2020 12:29:00 PM

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Aditi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Blessings, John

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/29/2020 9:29:00 PM

Alas! Lost in your thoughts, eh John, for it was engagingly exquisite, well-penned indeed, for your efforts here is immeasurable, and my compliments for your worthwhile endeavors garnering 1st Place, my friend, Kudos and many pleasant dreams! -- Aloha~@William

John Gondolf
Date: 6/29/2020 9:40:00 PM

Thanks, William, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Aloha, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/29/2020 8:46:00 PM

Creating a moment of passion with words, is breathtaking indeed. Especially in this way. Waves kissing the skin, caressing the sand- all at the same time. Oh my!! Dreams are meant to leave us in complete awe- even if we wake, before they are over. Keep dreaming my dear friend. No one can take your dreams away. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 6/29/2020 9:14:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Brandy, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/29/2020 11:46:00 AM

beautiful imagery in this piece sets the scene nicely... great ending...the only hope to fall back to sleep and try to continue the dream which never happens any way... great write John... hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 6/29/2020 11:56:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Sandy, no matter how hard we try we can never resume a dream when we go back to sleep. Hugs, John

Eric Boddie

Date: 6/29/2020 10:27:00 AM

when Love rains upon us....engulfed by desire, pure lust....the twinkle in her eye offers hints of trust....the time is now, all the way or bust....i lean toward her ear, she starts to blush....and i softly whisper, we have something to discuss....awesome write john....

John Gondolf
Date: 6/29/2020 11:10:00 AM

I like the rhyming comment, Eric, it's kind of like a post script to my verse. Thanks for sharing. John

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/29/2020 10:17:00 AM

I feel a sense of loss that your dream didn't have the ending it deserved. I know love can sometimes be nothing more than a reverie, but still we dream.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/29/2020 10:59:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jenna, sometimes life is just this way. We must always keep dreaming. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/29/2020 9:03:00 AM

What a beautiful romantic dream John, I hate it when that happens and you try and go back to sleep, alas its gone forever. Hope you're well Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 6/29/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Tom, I hate when this happens, the dream is gone forever. Cheers, John