John Hamilton Poet Free verse

First Date

First Date Poets Dozen
                                      
                                         Saw her beside me
                                    Eyes yearning desperately
                                              I fell instantly

                     Perfume in hand I approached her ever so slowly
                     Not moving too fast proceeding oh, so cautiously.
            
                 After asado, and cinzano, then gelato, we took a stroll
              Parliamo piano, piano, love's flames started then ci vediamo

                 Past heartbreaks revealed, nothing at all was concealed
                    Talking quietly entranced, long, long, into the night
                  Walking hand in hand hearts aglow with what we feel
             Our hearts had found their home, we just knew it was right
          My perception of her love's reflection, was to my heart's delight.


*Asado= Argentine barbeque
*Parliamo piano piano= we spoke slowly (Italian)
*Ci vediamo= see you later, goodbye (Italian)

First date was in Buenos Aires hence Spanish Italian references
Most Portenos residents of Buenos Aires are of Italian/Spanish descent.


December 24,2015

For Silent One contest
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Poet Destroyer A January 16, 2016 at 7:21 PM John, Congratulations on your "Poet's Dozen 2: First date" WIN!!! Love ~ LINDA ~

Lin Lane January 9, 2016 at 6:29 PM Well done, John, and you made me very hungry. Congrats! Lin Lane January 9, 2016 at 6:40 PM I'll start peeling the onions, John. haha John Hamilton January 9, 2016 at 6:33 PM Thanks Lin Jumbalaya anyone?

Joyce Johnson January 9, 2016 at 6:02 PM Congratulations on your lovely poem and win. Joyce John Hamilton January 9, 2016 at 6:33 PM Thanks Joyce so nice for you to comment.

Beautiful Scars January 9, 2016 at 4:06 PM John, I just love this, happy for you *smiles* John Hamilton January 9, 2016 at 6:32 PM Thanks Laura so nice your visit and comment!

Skat A January 9, 2016 at 3:38 PM John, Congrats on your win. SKAT John Hamilton January 9, 2016 at 6:31 PM Thanks SKAT

Eve Roper January 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM Congratulations on your win, John, love your first date imagery. John Hamilton January 9, 2016 at 3:27 PM John Hamilton January 9, 2016 at 3:24 PM Thanks Eve, everything was delicious, the ending even better!

Sandra Haight January 9, 2016 at 3:14 PM I love your first date poem, John, that had a very happy ending! Congrats on your nice win. Sandra John Hamilton January 9, 2016 at 3:23 PM Thanks Sandra, yeah 21 years and still going strong!

Lin Lane December 24, 2015 at 12:30 PM awww, John. Yours is so sweet. I'm glad you have so much happiness in your marriage. John Hamilton December 24, 2015 at 1:37 PM Thanks Lin, life is pretty good for sure, with Jah's blessing.

Connie Marcum Wong December 24, 2015 at 11:57 AM Rich and delectable food for the heart John! Mele Kalikimaka to you and yours! Blessings, Connie John Hamilton December 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM Thanks Connie, what language is that and what does it mean?