Life Lingers

A tree silhouettes his outline
Tall and dark he leans against the trunk
Quietly staring, glancing, thinking, waiting
Legs crossed, right hand in pocket
He thumbs through coins and keys 
Nervous anticipation sees him tapping his right foot
He looks at his watch, turns his head
And sees her approaching him.
A huge smile spreads the lines of his face
He holds out a hand to greet her
She takes it and draws to him
Tilting her head to one side
As he moves his lips down to meet hers
In gentle embrace

Life lingers
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Neshat Avatar
June 16, 2009 at 7:47 PM
What a beautiful poem
Shango Avatar
May 28, 2009 at 6:52 AM
Like the dramatic movement ... the portrait of a gentle love: sublime! Love always
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
May 27, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Anna-Marie, I love this beautiful poem. Peace and love together by which lingering is made much the better. This is a delightful read. Keep writing. Lovingly, Dane
Winter Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Hello again my friend. Love this beautiful poem. You returned with great inspiration, lucky for us! Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Charming words anna-Marie>rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Soft, so quietly beautiful.....what a charming poem Anna-Marie ...
Stacey Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 6:34 AM
aww, what a poetiuc scene, this is lovely
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