Dawn of a New Year

When she was the first to step across the threshold
I knew things were off to a good start.
Outside, dark and lowering clouds pressed in,
But inside, her beaming face made me warm all over.
I wondered if we should still go for a walk,
But she insisted, hinting that I was afraid of the stormy skies.
In no time, I shrugged on my leather jacket and we set off.
The cold winds whipped at our clothing all the way to the park,
A little raindrop spattering here and there.
It soon intensified to a downpour.
The freezing drops soaked right through her coat
And her dark braids had raindrops sliding down them,
So we ran to a pine tree, and I placed my coat on her shoulders.
My shirt was instantly drenched,
Chilling me where it touched my skin.
But I did not care.
Because I was huddling under a tree with my favourite girl
And all it took was a look at her beaming face to make my heart warm.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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A  Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 12:13 AM
"tremendously awesome........... congrats!!! SKAT"
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 8:42 PM
wow, I think this is one of the few I have seen from a man's point of view and you did it splendidly. Congrats on whatever placement you got for your win. It was deserved.
Gildersleeve Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 3:51 PM
So romantic. Congrats on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Sirak Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Congrats on your win. Well done
Guzzi Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Watch out under trees in storms!! ;)Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Anglesey Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 7:48 AM
Great imagery and romantic lines tells the story of a genuinely sweet experience :)
Ober Avatar
June 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM
This is awesome Isaiah! I'm assuming it's for the contest? This will do very well, with its intense imagery and sweet feeling :)
Onclaud Avatar
June 3, 2013 at 3:52 PM
sugary and enthralling... nice phrasing with lines that lead to perfect cadence..:) huggs!
Deason Avatar
June 3, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Awwwweee that is such a sweet poem!
Chircop Avatar
June 1, 2013 at 1:00 AM
This poem somehow remind me of amovie i ve seen years ago called Dirty dancing..I can pixture the image of the leading actor with his leather jacket holding this young woman s hand in his and going for the car.Tnks for the memory :).Now to the poem-I can picture this romantic scene you painted with words-you and her in the rain under a tree..but nothing except your warmth and huddles matter.A very romantic writer you are .
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