Gin and Tonic

Beneath a parapet of color rich and bright
the shiny sidewalk beckons me to come 
closer to his revels closer to his warm caress, 
As the rainy afternoon remises light 
two mesic hearts begin to drum 
in keeping with the rhythm of love's guess  
 
The red umbrella shades us from the world 
and keeps the rain at bay while we adhere   
devoted to each other we find spark 
inside an afternoon of dance and swirl 
The old cafe gives witness to our near 
as Benjy marks his loyalty with bark 

The scent of petrichor feels clean and fresh 
as we get lost within our love's embrace 
the clasp undoes and we are winded in  
pressed soft against each other's flesh  
desirously we poise standing face to face, 
he tastes like tonic with a splash of gin. 

November 4, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 11/19/2018 6:13:00 PM
Such a charming, romantic poem portrayed with fine imagery, Pixie! Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 11/17/2018 1:12:00 PM
You interpreted the image so beautifully Pixie:-) many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/14/2018 11:46:00 AM
- A great win poem, Pixie :) - Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/13/2018 11:16:00 PM
Thank you for entering my contest, Pixie... Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/13/2018 9:20:00 PM
Great poem, PD! Imagery is all inviting and culminates ecstatically with such passion. It draws the reader in and holds them spellbound right to the end.
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Date: 11/11/2018 11:19:00 AM
your command of flow and rhythm is on point! Love how you play with the meter and beat, my kind of writing!
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Date: 11/5/2018 11:54:00 AM
This was wonderful my friend. Love in the rain is so enticing and the fact that Benjy shared it with them is priceless.
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Date: 11/5/2018 6:34:00 AM
You did a great job, Pixie..I like your story..excellent flow and rhythm. A winning poem, as I see it.
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Date: 11/4/2018 11:05:00 PM
What a lovely poem, and wow the photo goes so well with it!!
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Date: 11/4/2018 6:43:00 PM
Absolutely enjoyed your creativity, my friend.. A wonderful and inspiring write.. Many blessings!!
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