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Barely Older Than Innocence

In my most endearing reveries, I journey once more
where monoliths of stone rose from the rocky shore
reminiscing the joyful days we spent along the quay
as sunrise painted pastel hues over waves in the bay

We gazed at the blush on the horizon, both enchanted
It was though Chablis and rose' were being decanted
generously poured into the sea in front of our eyes
as dawn was birthed in morning's Eastern skies

Barely older than innocence,  on love's fragile verge
Emotions were undisguised as passion began to surge
Hesitant touches, clumsy kisses, awakened fascination
That summer was so much more than a mere flirtation

Haunted by the memories of the towering Cornwall cliffs
my heart will always wonder about those "what ifs"
What if we'd not parted. What if we'd let love prevail
Magic and mystery linger, much like an Arthurian tale

Amazing days we shared, leaving footprints on the coast
But it wasn't just geography that held me so engrossed
but the beauty of a woman and the spell on me she wove
in our romantic morning trysts, along that sandy Cove
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gondolf Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 1:11 PM
Wow, Lin, I really enjoyed reading this, it took me back to the summer of '66...my summer of "what ifs." Nicely done. John
Lane Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM
You are a very kind gentleman, John...thank you.
Gondolf Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 3:25 PM
Lin, I still read you because I think you are an incredible writer. As long as you keep writing I will keep reading. John
Lane Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 3:15 PM
With sincere thanks, John. I appreciate that you still read me.
Warrior Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 10:23 AM
Cliffs and what ifs...memories abound...nice pic too...great read Lin...hope all is well...stay in the light...^WW^
Lane Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 5:48 PM
All is well with me. Thanks for asking and for liking this one. You are still my warrior hero.
Allison Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 9:20 AM
what a beautiful but sad love story Lin, the imagery is so vivid, I think we all have those 'what if' moments in our life :-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 5:48 PM
Thank you, Jan. In my case the what ifs were answered, but there always seems to be more forthcoming. Second guessing harms the heart.
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