Sidney Beck Poet I do not know?

Brief Foreign Affaire

BRIEF   FOREIGN   AFFAIRE


Our last date  -  a garden meal.
Dark hair, moustache, flashing Turkish teeth:
His warmth of welcome made me feel
Sad to leave  him there far beneath.  
Now, hurtling home,  it seems unreal  -
We  two amid that bridal wreath.

As I soar the Atlantic,  
The photos stuck with tears,
My heart is near frantic,
Washing away all earlier fears 
At meetings so darkly romantic.

The Michigan lakeshore appears
At last, geometric Chicago  -
The foggy layer clears,
Memories seem long ago.

Distant prairie rushes
Towards the wings.
My cheek blushes
And heart sings. 

Wheelscreech  sound,
Dreams aground.

Home.

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Deegee Anarka October 26, 2014 at 8:51 PM This Is A Wonderful Piece- Well Written And Indeed Deep- Beautiful.

Pandita Sietesantos October 25, 2014 at 7:23 PM I applaud this excellent piece and congratulate you for your wonderful well-deserved win! Congratulations Sidney! Pandita

Brenda Meier-Hans October 25, 2014 at 4:41 PM What a wonderful poem Sidney. I could feel the excitement in returning. Congratulations on your win.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 25, 2014 at 8:05 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning write Sidney!

Maurice Yvonne October 25, 2014 at 7:35 AM Congratulations on your win.

Dr.Ram Mehta October 25, 2014 at 5:54 AM Nice story well penned, congrats on the win, Sidney

Jan Allison October 25, 2014 at 4:30 AM I love the story you have told - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xxx Sidney Beck October 25, 2014 at 4:32 AM many thanks ....I am glad you enjoyed my poem...bestwishes Syd

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2014 at 1:05 AM Hmmm, you wrote from a female's point of view. I was sure this was a woman writing of a real love affair. haha. sure good to see that you entered my contest, Sidney. Long time, no see!! I like best how this one ended with the dreams aground in Chicago! Congrats in my contest. Sidney Beck October 25, 2014 at 4:36 AM Andrea....many thanks for all your contests ....all of which I like and most of which I enter hahaha it is a fine compliment that you were "sure it was a woman writing" I am always a bit unsure of stepping outside my male persona.....hahaha best wishes and thanks again

Ilene Bauer October 19, 2014 at 3:27 PM i had my own "brief foreign affaire" many years ago and you've described exactly how it felt leaving someone behind. excellent poem!