Below We Two

(For "Focus on Syllables" contest, by Catie Lindsey)

Below we two, 
a wondrous view
Lay below, for it was spread
With jasmine blossoms white and red;
And bluebells nodding in the breeze
Nearby weeping willow trees.
We stood there on that hill -
Amazed that time stood still.

We stood between the day and night,
A radiant light in our sight,
Sun that had begun to slide
Beyond our small hill’s western side.
We watched it touch down, saw it gild
All the flowers in the field.
When all the world was good,
On verge of dusk we stood.

When time moved on, it found us then
Asleep in our old spot, a glen.
Tired at last, we’d made our way
That moonless night, until we lay
In darkening serenity.
Then awakened, we would see
The whispering of dawn
As precious time moved on. . .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Watt Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 10:55 PM
My day ends with a smile on my face from all the magical poetry of yours I have read today, with this one lingering in my thoughts. Thank you for giving so generously of your poetic vision to the people of Soup. These gifts from 10 years ago are still paying dividends. God bless you, Andrea ~ John
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August 15, 2020 at 1:43 PM
Thanks so much, John. For all your upbeat comments. That was funny in your other comment how you did not enjoy double spacing of sonnets. What do you think of dividing them up into stanzas? and sometimes unconventional stanzas?
Yvonne Avatar
November 20, 2014 at 8:07 AM
Just a stunning write! You are so talented.
Brumley Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Congrats on making it past the first round Andrea X two!!
Fisher Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Many congrats on your well deserved three first round successes Andrea - luv Janette
Maverick Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 10:23 AM
wonderfull words, wonderfull lady, all the best.
Fillmore Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 6:58 PM
A huge congrats on three of your poems making it to the first round of the poetrysoup contest, Andrea! luv Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Congrats Andrea on your first round success in the Poetry Soup contest luv..
Maverick Avatar
December 14, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Really great poem deserves to be featured Andrea, can't wait to see more.
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December 14, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Congrats on your feature Andrea! Lovely as always... Lay
Brown Avatar
December 14, 2010 at 3:31 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week on PoetrySoup Andrea. Love, Carol
Korea Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM
beautiful poem, enjoyed the rhythm and choice of rhymes
Gorelick Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Wish this had been in my Time contest. Beautiful..congrats on being featured. BG
Austin Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Congrats on this selectiion, Andrea. I so much admire your ability to rhyme and without the least feeling of desperation. the words fall into place so naturally. This is certainly one of my favorites. Love, Dave
Sweetheart Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Congrats Andrea on your featured poem this week on the Soup... a wonderful one to share with us all my friend with luv..
Mannan Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 5:39 AM
What a beautiful poem this is. I love your words. Many congratulations dear Andrea for this win.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Congrats Andrea my friend on your big win in the syllables contest with this excellent entry and amazing write .. enjoy victory today so sweet this happy Sunday with lots of luv..
Freeman Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Congratulations Andrea on your worthy poem placement in the top ten. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea in Catie's contest "Focus on Syllables". Love, Carol
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November 6, 2010 at 8:26 AM
I would have moved this to the top of the list, such a lovely poem, Andrea! Congratulations!
Mehta Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Andrea
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November 6, 2010 at 7:47 AM
I must have missed this gem while I was traveling, Andrea, but it's wonderful! I love the way you open it and describe the way you spend this wondrous day with your companion. Congrats on your win! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 6:46 AM
thankxxx Andrea for your terrific and uplifting comments on my poetry today.. yes there is another Halloween in Heaven contest by a Tony Brook who calls himself the Dark Poet on Soup and Francine made me aware of it when I read her entry last night.. so I got right in and wrote something ... good luck if u enter my friend.. happy day..with luv..
Austin Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Sorry, Andrea, my laptop was acting up. Dave
Austin Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 2:28 PM
This is a very relaxing fantasy trip, like being on a blown cloud, looking down. Love, Dave
Austin Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 2:27 PM
This is a very relaxing fantasy trip, like being on a blown cloud, looking down. Love, Dave
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