Lovers in Tryst

Calm, the night on the firth
Beneath the moon's pale luminance
we met as lovers often do, in tryst
light shimmering across the lake

Clouds drifted in astral skies
protecting us from voyeurs in shadows...
hidden from winking eyes of stars
as moonlight's reflections glimmered

lovemoonfree verse

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CayCay Godwin

June 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM

YOU PAINT, TOO? Surely, I once knew. Did u stand in the multiple talent line or did God bless u with amazing creative skills? Rhetorical question. You have enough talent to have somehow made your skills lucrative, maybe you did, if not, I'll request a do-over for both of us. It took me too many decades to realize what I could have done for $ that would have also fed my soul and allowed me freedom. We didn't have internet to assist us with possibilities. I admire your gifts, Lin.

Lin Lane

June 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM

I only dabble in painting. My daughter is the artist in the family. I was admiring one of hers when she suggested I try. Ha... nah thanks, so she dared me to paint something, and I could tell it was a barn, so I continued to paint. I've sold a few, but there are some I could never part with. One is a small one of flowers that my 6 yr. old granddaughter talks about every time she comes over. It'll be hers when she's a little older. You're always supportive of my work, CayCay. I appreciate you.

Dorothy Gibbons

June 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Love your painting such talanted lady with paint and ink. Your picture paints a beautiful sight for the eyes.The moons reflection is Majestic. The poem so perfect for the painting. Every word paints the beautiful scene. This is a real fav to me <3 happy creating with paint and ink.

Lin Lane

June 11, 2026 at 9:44 AM

Thank you very much for your thoughtful remarks, Dorothy. I'm so very pleased you enjoyed my artwork. I also appreciate the fave.

Connie Pachecho

June 9, 2026 at 5:32 AM

Lin, I like your poem. I did look up firth. Your poem and painting capture the highlights of the wave greatly. To me your style reminds me of Monet, where I would look at his painting and see hidden meaning. In yours I see the waves and clouds in a wild tryst. Thanks for sharing.

Lin Lane

June 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM

You have the gift of an intuitive imagination, Connie. Thank you for seeing what I could never capture on canvas.