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Eventide

I ask of the night why it slips into my bedroom and
extinguishes Earth's light,
He replied softly "I'm a jealous lover and my shade
of evening lies down beside you, as we bid the
augustness of the sun adieu."

I laugh and weep at the same time,
as I'm in love with the four season's soirees
he enchants my heart with.
Many years ago, walking slowly hand in hand
with my lifeguard lover on the sands of Fire Island,
I thought love's charms would last,
his fire with starlight, jewels of moonlight,
and kisses-
with summer's wane he faded into September's
wooing embrace.

Yet glorious eventide was always there,
and, as he filled my eyes with the swallow's flight,
he whispered breathlessly, "You are mine to keep."

Copyright © Regina Elliott | Year Posted 2023

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/29/2023 8:26:00 AM Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup... Wonderful write/ending. Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away................. Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 12/13/2023 5:05:00 PM Dearest Regina, my inspiring friend, your exquisite Eventide takes my breath away. Tender poetic expression swaddles my imagination in the soft fleece of your verse as my heart nestles in its beauty. Your golden pen shines with the glory of your artistry. Congratulations for your excellent win in Ink Empress's contest. Warmest wishes, sweet poetess.. ~Susan Login to Reply Regina Elliott Date: 12/14/2023 11:45:00 AM Dear Sweet Susan, my deepest gratitude my lovely poetry friend. You are so very kind and thoughtful coming by with your supportive congratulations. And my Congratulations to you, for your winning placement in the contest with a fine and superior entry. A bright and warm, festive Christmas to you & your family. All the best of the season to you, dearest poetess.

Ink Empress Date: 12/13/2023 8:09:00 AM Dear regina, this poem resonates with me so deeply. And I absolutely love the creative and imaginative storytelling you’ve done here in soft eloquence. Brilliant write that left me captivated from the very first line. It is my absolute pleasure to place this as the second place winner in my contest. Congratulations on your well deserved win Login to Reply Regina Elliott Date: 12/13/2023 11:40:00 AM My deepest gratitude, Ink Empress. I feel deeply honored to have placed in your contest. I hope you have a joyous and healthy holiday season. All the best to you

Panagiota Romios Date: 12/7/2023 7:32:00 PM I afgree with the other comments, Theres a softness about it.. Thank you for creating beauty Pangie xxxx Login to Reply Regina Elliott Date: 12/8/2023 1:39:00 PM Thank you, dear Pangie. I'm so happy you like this poem. xxxxx

Sotto Poet Date: 12/7/2023 5:29:00 PM Regina, Such a moving and expressive piece, brimming with nuanced shades of love, and hunger! You have a way with words that is both gentle and meaningful. Thanks for commenting on my poem and Congrats on your well-earned contest win. Login to Reply Regina Elliott Date: 12/8/2023 1:38:00 PM Thank you so very much, Sotto Poet, you're kind and thoughtful. Have a creative and inspiring weekend. All the best to you. ~

Hiya Sharma Date: 12/7/2023 7:42:00 AM Oh my, this is such a heartfelt and evocative write with delicate hues of love, longing yet eternity, all combined in one! Your words are so soft in their unique and profound flow.. "with summer's wane he faded into September's wooing embrace", "glorious eventide was always there," And that ending... Sooo beautiful.. Login to Reply Regina Elliott Date: 12/7/2023 1:45:00 PM My deep gratitude, Hiya. Your comment on my poem is so kind and thoughtful. Thank you so much for reading it and expressing positivity. Warmest wishes to you.