Heavenly Bliss

We sat on a wooden bench,
beneath the verdant bower 
Interlaced with the powerful
fragrant scented jasmine, and
the variegated leaves of 
the Virginia creeper that turns
to crimson as autumn flourishes.

Red crested birds flew around.
Some rested on juniper or oak trees
scattered around the garden,
mindful that the time of rest was near.
We were in heavenly bliss
whispering sweet nothings.
Soon darkness began to fall
and the gardens had to be closed.

We drifted towards the secluded beach.
Salt air refreshed us from the summer heat.
Quick enough we tossed off our outer clothes
and jumped into the cool smooth sea.
Tired we lay in tender serenity
on the clean fine sand. Until 
I drew my wife near.  Fire flies flickered,
the wane sun slithered beneath the horizon,
but we remained still, alone throughout the night
awaiting sunrise as we enjoyed our heavenly bliss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kendrick Avatar
March 31, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Ahh!! So romantic. Enjoyed reading your well thought out work. Thanks for the visit. Sara
Buehler Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 7:28 PM
You have created a picture of paradise, Victor. Sea and sand, natural beauty and romance, nightfall and a joyous sunrise. Lovely! :=)
Kitchin Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 2:34 PM
Beautiful imagery and romance Victor!
Proxenos Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 1:17 PM
Victor my friend your poem is beautiful yet so sad. From the depths of my heart I wish and hope that your wife visits you every night in your dreams. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Hi Victor, You painted such a beautiful and romantic scene.Good content and imagery. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
Milgate Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 6:44 PM
Been reading a number of your new poems really wonderful'
Crabtree Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 2:43 PM
A lovely write, Victor. You share wonderful memories here. Have a great day :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 6:15 AM
I think you draw your wife close at every turn...you loved her so. Hugs...K8m
Daniel Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 4:46 AM
A soft, romantic write that tugs at one's heartstrings, Victor:)
Cunningham Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 3:37 AM
A very romantic verse that you write so well Victor, happy memories that will stay with you forever. Tom
Andresen Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 3:32 AM
- Beautiful, soft and romantic, Victor :) - A wonderful poem :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ball Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 1:25 AM
What a beautiful, romantic memory. Loved this Victor. The description here let me see two young lovers walking in the moonlight along the shore. Excellent as always. God Bless, JB
Dietrich Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 4:50 PM
such beautiful scenery and feelings,and I am guessing memories as well.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Hello Victor, oh Victor, this is so romantic. i felt the love between the two of you. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Pandit Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 3:56 PM
That was indeed a blissful outing, Victor. Delightfully romantic--enjoyed the details your images reveal. The ending is full of passion--of course, as it should be for two in love.
Roper Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 3:32 PM
great imagery and sense of romantic feeling. Hugs eve
Allison Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 1:23 PM
oh so beautiful and romantic Victor and the ending is so tender:-) hugs Jan xx
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