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Intoxicating Autumn Air

Sitting by the beach
At the patio
Summer days behind us
Chatting with my sweetheart
Manoeuvring our glass of wine
Savoring the cooler vista
Reminiscing past adventures
Mapping out new excursions
Just appreciating each other
And loving the way we feel
Free and in love
Relaxed like the old married couple
That we are
Comfortable in our silences
Content by a touch or a smile
Finishing each other’s sentences

Enjoying each minute
And the sense of humor
I fell in love with years ago
Toasting to our health
And the many years to come

Intoxicated with joy
The wine and the autumn sun
Enjoying the life we’ve created
And the people we’ve become
In love and still our own selves



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on September 18, 2017 for contest AUTUMN ROMANCE sponsored by JULIE LEIGH RODEHEAVER - RANKED 3RD

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2017

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Constance La France Date: 9/29/2017 6:38:00 PM Line, a lovely love poem, congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 9/30/2017 5:47:00 AM Thank you - very appreciated. Warmest greetings from Ottawa.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/29/2017 4:15:00 PM To retain the enchantment of love throughout life is such a blessing. When they know you as well as you know yourself, there becomes a sacred contentment that couples who have been together a long time know so well. You have related this most beautifully in your lovely poem Line! I can relate and I love your entry! Congratulations on your well deserved win! : ) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 9/30/2017 5:49:00 AM Thank you for taking the time to write me al ovely note. Warmest wishes from Ottawa.

Heidi Sands Date: 9/29/2017 8:30:00 AM Congratulations Line :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 9/29/2017 12:36:00 PM Thank you Heidi. Have a marvelous day ! Hugs from Ottawa.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/28/2017 11:38:00 PM This is just wonderful, Line - I love how you view things, in a rather unexpected but charming way - it's fresh and yet classically romantic, and I enjoyed every moment! Sounds like someone has shared a joyous and romantic life with the right person! Blessings and congrats on this well-deserved win, my friend! :-) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 9/29/2017 12:37:00 PM Thank you so much Gregory. Lovely to hear your comments. I got married at age 50... I always say it's honeymoon till the end. Hugs from Ottawa.