A Touch

A TOUCH
On an impulse, but oft rehearsed in dreams,
A surreptitious larceny that seems,
In recollection pure and innocent,
Yet still concealing passionate intent
And yearning, for its chaste recipient.
Unknowing of such matters of the heart,
Confused, bewildered how to even start
To woo this object of his heart's desire.
To lie within her arms he did aspire,
With ardent longing was he set afire.
At last, a start along love's road he made,
A magic moment when his hand had strayed
Innocuously to brush against her breast.
She let the moment pass without protest,
Quite unaware that she had been caressed.
Fate intervened and drove them far apart.
His amorous intent was stifled at the start.
True love he found elsewhere, he did not grudge
In age that moment that had meant so much-
Now teenage memory - a stolen touch.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Volumes Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 1:43 AM
Its a busy time for me Peter, but I would like to read my way through your poems.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 3:46 PM
A warm welcome to Poetry Soup Peter! I have been here since 2010 January. I think you will enjoy this poetic family very much. This is a lovely first post and I will follow your work. It is so nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie
Baker Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 4:28 PM
A brilliant poem, loved it
Nipas Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 4:17 PM
I love the story you created with this theme . Beautiful wording as well . It takes me to another time. Thank you.
Cresswell Avatar
August 24, 2017 at 12:34 PM
I remember, so sweetly innocent. i will rest within this memory for a while; so well written so profound.
Rees Avatar
August 25, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Thank you Patricia. Needless to say, there's a background story to this - isn't there always ?
Hsi Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 6:47 AM
A teenage memory---a wonderful poem and a pleasure to read.
Rees Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 7:08 AM
Thank you for this kind comment, Thomas.
Prasad Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 11:02 PM
Smoothly flowing words,centered around the poem theme..great work!
Rees Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 4:26 AM
Thank you. I design my poems to be read aloud, therefore I read them first to myself out loud, to see if they flow and if the rhythm works. Thank you therefore for your insight.
Joshua Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 2:40 PM
Wow...'tis awesome! 10+....I love this... Kudos!
Rees Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 3:10 PM
Thanks for reading my poem, and thanks for commenting. Appreciated,
Makama Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 10:21 AM
What a great poem. Welcome to poetry soup
Rees Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Many thanks.I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this.
Andresen Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 8:26 AM
- A lovely poem, Peter - Welcome to Poetry Soup :) - // Sun :)
Rees Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 11:11 AM
Thank you. I'm looking forward to lots of inspiration.
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