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Mountain Serenade

This oversized wooden chair feels oddly comfortable as we snuggle up on the raised deck of our cabin at the summit of an anonymous mountain here in Luray. No need for conversation. The tree frogs and crickets understand. They sing a superlative song of love as we, their willing and captive audience, take it all in through the senses. 

The clock rewinds as our carnal instincts cause our blood to rise in temperature. We are young once more, and in a few moments will retire to our rented room to enjoy each other as though it was the first time all over again.

Afterward, at the midnight hour and under a violet moon surrounded by a canopy of a billion stars, I will recite love poetry to the one I adore. Love lives here, in this mountain, in all its glorious splendor. The tree frogs and crickets understand.

sweet sounds of summer
a maiden and her lover
intimate moments

Copyright © Tom Woody | Year Posted 2023

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Sara Kendrick Date: 3/10/2025 8:27:00 AM That cabin looks like it would be a wonderful place to have time alone together. I enjoyed reading your lines and haiku. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 3/10/2025 9:47:00 AM Good times in Luray with my gal. Thx

Bill Baker Date: 12/4/2023 5:41:00 PM A FAV, Tommy. I missed some good poetry before I found you, my friend. I'll be back to read the other 8 or 10 so I'll be caught up since you started posting on the soup. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, especially the Haibuns and the tribute to your wife. Peace and Love, Bill Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/6/2023 3:04:00 PM Thx Bill. I rather like this one, since it's foundation is real life

Charles Messina Date: 11/23/2023 6:36:00 AM This is really nice, Tom. Love the haiku too! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Thanks also for always being so supportive...much appreciated. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/23/2023 6:39:00 AM Thx Charles. Semi-bios are from the heart

David Grimm Date: 9/12/2023 1:21:00 PM Simply Beautiful! Bless Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 9/12/2023 1:27:00 PM Thank you David. This one has been well received

Lioness Onpaper Date: 9/9/2023 10:29:00 AM The way this piece flows is absolutely gorgeous… the way you have used the elements to describe such intricate parts of your emotions inspired by the night … it is absolute artistry .. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 9/9/2023 10:30:00 AM Thanks for visiting my humble page lioness

Charmaine Chircop Date: 9/6/2023 12:28:00 PM How beautiful this is ..Enticing and sweet,with a lovely imagery.Awesome. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 9/6/2023 1:11:00 PM You're awesome

Robert Lindley Date: 9/1/2023 12:00:00 PM My friend, this is quite a fine romantic new piece. I have been there and the mountain gave us its treasured reward. Twas not long ago, she was a beauty exceedingly fair. This is a jewel and a new fav. God bless you. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 9/1/2023 1:37:00 PM Much thanks. Yes, I'll bet you can relate

Hiya Sharma Date: 8/30/2023 1:41:00 AM Oh, this is a beautiful romantic piece, hued with myriad heavenly tones and mesmerizing descriptions throughout.. The atmosphere that you've created here is quite mellifluous and scintillating with magical shades of nature, whilst weaving a gorgeous ambience of romanticizing.. "Tree frogs and crickets" Add a wonderful element to this piece! "Under violet moon surrounded by a canopy of a billion stars" Ahh, love the 'violet moon' really.. So unique and profound this is! Love it! :) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/30/2023 5:45:00 AM I can't write like you and inky, to be sure. I'm a simple story guy. But thx for encouragement Hiya

Christina Bowring Date: 8/28/2023 2:29:00 AM Beautifully romantic Tom and tender. Very atmospheric- you can hear the tree frogs and crickets! Once again, your storytelling is sublime. You have the gift of transporting the reader to wherever your heart chooses to write. I too love that line,’ violet moon…’ The picture goes so well with the poem. I also like what I call,’easy accessible poetry’ or stories, as I find them more profound, enjoyable and memorable. This being one of them. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/28/2023 6:17:00 AM I'm the same Christine. If I have to think to much my head hurts. Thx for encouragement

I Am Anaya Date: 8/27/2023 11:31:00 AM "a violet moon surrounded by a canopy of a billion stars, I will recite love poetry to the one I adore" That's just beautiful. May your romancing never end dear poet. ~Anaya Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/27/2023 12:48:00 PM That's always the goal and hope Anaya. Thx for read

Eve Roper Date: 8/27/2023 8:53:00 AM Great imagery with a romantic feel. So sweet love is. You are so luck. I am not a staple on Soup. Just melted into the wood work. Hugs my friend Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/27/2023 9:26:00 AM Sometimes it's those who are less prominent but steady who are the true heroes Eve. Thx for visit

Mike Gentile Date: 8/27/2023 7:15:00 AM Tom, you have crafted such a beautifully romantic piece! Such true and clear imagery, makes me, along with the tree frogs and crickets, understand! Superb! Happy Sunday! Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/27/2023 9:26:00 AM Shrimp pasta is on the menu today along with a mellow red, so happy Sunday it is. Thx for stopping Mike

Suzette Richards Date: 8/26/2023 7:55:00 AM You paint a beautiful and tender idyll, Tom. Love it :) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/26/2023 9:50:00 AM Thx Suze

Joe Dimino Date: 8/26/2023 6:59:00 AM Very soothing, beautiful write. "Love lives here, in this mountain, in all its glorious splendor." A perfectly delightful retreat and poem. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/26/2023 9:51:00 AM Yes, it was. Thx Joe

Paul Callus Date: 8/26/2023 6:29:00 AM I am still of the opinion that Haibun is a tool you could make use of more often, Tommy. This is a delightful, romantic offering, one that ignores the fact that we are getting older! ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/26/2023 9:51:00 AM Indeed we are Paul. Thx for visit

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/26/2023 5:11:00 AM Wonderful write. Love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/26/2023 5:34:00 AM Gracias Gina

Akkina Downing Date: 8/25/2023 9:12:00 PM WOW!!! Tommy!!! I’m just going to say, absolutely enchanting. Fave :) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/26/2023 4:43:00 AM Aah, and you're one of my fave people. Thx for stopping

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/25/2023 6:57:00 PM Let the beauty of nature, moments without words, and the soft touch of love; take my breath away. So romantic and dreamy ! Yes, I can see why you wanted to relive this memory again. :) Brandy Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/26/2023 4:43:00 AM Snippets of peace, romance, love, in a turbulent world. Thx Brandy

Len Gasun Date: 8/25/2023 5:18:00 PM You bring me to this place to admire and enjoy its romantic view as I read your outstanding haibun my dear poet friend Tom. You're such an amazing poet my dear poet friend. I love and enjoyed immensely reading this superb piece treasuring the unforgettable experience in this wonderful place. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/25/2023 5:37:00 PM Hey len I'll have to check you out. Thx much

J. I. Thomas F. Date: 8/25/2023 3:38:00 PM powerful write! Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/25/2023 4:36:00 PM Thanks... FJ?

Ink Empress Date: 8/25/2023 2:31:00 PM Wow this is absolutely stunning. Definitely one of my very faves from you kingy. I love that violet moon and the evocative flow of emotions expressed here so eloquently. You really are the master of haibuns. Theres a very poetic rhythm in your lines “ loves lives here in the mountains “ gosh! So heartfelt. Love this really. And why do i not see new poems? And its so good to see you posting more here . Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/25/2023 4:35:00 PM Thanks Inky. I love telling stories. New poems don't go into a personal feed when you follow someone, unfortunately. You have to pull them up under "new poems." Some people dump 10-12 at a time so you might have to scroll a bit

Panagiota Romios Date: 8/25/2023 11:53:00 AM Touching Halibun. Tom Pangie Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/25/2023 1:07:00 PM Touched by your visit Pange

Maria Williams Date: 8/25/2023 3:53:00 AM Afterwards, at the midnight hour and under a violet moon surrounded by a canopy of a billion stars, I will recite love poetry to the one I adore. How beautiful is this? Romantic poetry at its very best, Tommy. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/25/2023 5:11:00 AM Have a great weekend Maria

Aysha Nuwas Date: 8/25/2023 12:12:00 AM Simply beautiful. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/25/2023 5:11:00 AM Thx Aysha

Speaks Volumes Date: 8/24/2023 3:19:00 PM Tom, despite looking at your infectious smile as I read this, I have tears in my eyes, Like the frogs and crickets, I understand. I just blinked and warm water fell down my face. The memory of the rented room as the clock rewinds, and to listen to poetry recited by a loved one, is rapture in any language. Thank you for this wonderful gift to us all. SV Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/24/2023 6:34:00 PM I always tell people I'm just a simple storyteller. I don't write fancy or use big words that require a dictionary consult (though ignis Fatuus was a cool exception). So anytime I can make someone laugh or cry or think along new lines or just feel good with my simple poems or stories, I'm happy. Btw, this is based on a true memory

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