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"Love Snippets" is a series of whimsical poems devoted to the seemingly insignificant moments that make up the substance of a romantic relationship ... the "little" things that are, in all actuality, the frosting on the cake, and the best of what ties two people together.

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"Hurry!" "Hurry, you've gotta see this!" She yelled at me from a hundred yards down the beach ... So I ran, barefooted, as fast as I could to where she stood But when I got there ... nothing! Just her smile as she nipped her bottom lip "Gawd yer sexy when you run in the sand," she said Are you kidding me - there's nothing here?? "Oh, I wouldn't say that I was ... nothing" she answered She did have a point there "In fact ... since you ran all this way" She took handfuls of her knee-length hair and lassoed me with it Pulling me into the dunes and marsh grasses She had laid out a blanket, neatly With a basket of food and wine, wrapped in red plaid "That's dessert, cutie-pie," she motioned But what about the main course? She smiled again, falling back onto the blanket Right hand grasping my belt "Me," she winked.

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/7/2019 3:42:00 PM

Hey Greg, This is either narrative non-fiction OR Prose poetry, I enjoyed it! Light & Love

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/7/2019 7:01:00 PM

Thank you so much, Debbie, my ignorance of form is quite obvious at times - I appreciate the correction!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/6/2019 5:11:00 AM

Awesome, reminds me of young love, waiting for part two!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/7/2019 6:56:00 PM

Indeed, that is what it's about, though I've had a few such moments in "older" life ... I'm a bit immature and old-fashioned when it comes to romance, and I love to "play" ... it's not the destination when it comes to love, it's the JOURNEY that counts, (if you know what I mean) ... blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Carole Duet

Date: 1/5/2019 3:08:00 PM

Well I must remember her clever move (and wink). My hair is almost that long. All I need is that guy "running in the sand". lol Great fun poem, Gregory. FAVED

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/7/2019 6:52:00 PM

Oh, thank you so much, Carole, your hair must be marvelous - that long and ginger? That's a fiery heart, yes?? You must be a lover of life and the sweeter moments it holds ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/5/2019 10:18:00 AM

Ooh...can picture the scene. So romantic, sexy and the dude ao clueless! Love how you used conversation! Nice one, dear Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/7/2019 6:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim ... I figured MY quotes are implied via the first-person, so why bother with the quotes? I think it worked OK in this instance. So pleased you liked it, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/5/2019 10:16:00 AM

Oh yeah...I would have ran with pleasure If I knew...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/7/2019 6:49:00 PM

Yes - a man after my own heart ... life is about a series of moments and opportunities, and we have to grab them with both hands when they come, especially such as these! Blessings, my friend! :-)