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Thanks to Maria and Ron Williams for their incredible talent in producing this splendid visual art.

Night of Love in Andalusia - Revised Repost

I lounge lazily on my deck chair 
Up high in the spacious loggia 
Loafing the time away, patient, waiting..... 
The ocean ebbs into the small bay 
As the sun sets far away over the horizon. 

From below electric lights flash on 
One by one and guitars are strummed. 
The enticing aroma of paella wafts up 
But I sit on, unmoved, immobile, waiting. 

In the summer heat, I wait, 
For the night to bring her near, 
With a dance so sweet, she'll appear, 
The summer heat is scarcely relieved 
By the faint ocean breeze 
The murmur of people reaches me. 
She has arrived and the guitars sing. 
So does my heart as I behold my wife. 
Slowly she pirouettes on her dainty toes, 
Her skirt resembling a veronica, 
Like a cape that baits the bull 
In a Spanish bloody arena. 
But I sit on, unmoved, immobile, waiting. 

I cannot see her red, red lips 
That taste like lavender in height of summer, 
I can just barely make out her silhouette, 
Her sexual curves, her lithe footing, 
Her inviting mien, her head held high, 
a proud senora dancing just for love. 

In the summer heat, I wait, 
For the night to bring her near, 
With a dance so sweet, she'll appear, 
Soon the dance will end and I... 
Why I just wait till she'll come to me, 
In the dark cover of the night. 
With a tequila and a night of love.
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Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 4:58 AM
This is brilliant Victor, Maria and Ron have brought your poem to life. I'm in Spain at the moment, greetings. Tom
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:07 PM
FAVE ILMO my wife who's from Aguilar just south Cordoba, but the planes land in Seville out of Madrid, and its nice and quaint there altho a bit landlocked but you can still see the ocean. Tequila a bit too Eastwood out there, we had Anis and Brandy. The setting, ensemble, and the guitarist you wait and see cause they go in the crowd/eatery/tav--if near me I bug out--I think they strum, and drum as they play both side of the guitar, pa-rump-pa-pum-pum--no nunnery--now more Clint style.
DiMino Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 8:24 AM
"The summer heat is scarcely relieved By the faint ocean breeze The murmur of people reaches me. She has arrived and the guitars sing. So does my heart as I behold my wife." Sensitive, beautiful writing, Victor. Love will reunite. Love it! A FAV!
Greenhough Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 3:17 PM
This poem has intrigue and mystery. You seem patient and relaxed with that yummy tequila in your hand. I get the feeling of warm breezes while reading this poem.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Wow, how delightful! How wonderful a composition for your lyrics! The enticing aroma of paella wafts up (how beautifully the paella wafts from the singers lips)… In the summer heat, I wait, For the night to bring her near… I cannot see her red, red lips That taste like lavender in height of summer…Fave! Hugs
May Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 10:35 AM
A seductive dance on a summer night, Very nicely penned
Romios Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 10:26 AM
With three cheers! Bravo, Victor, This indded is a Fav!! You are a gift to us all! Heights of love, nights of love..Mmmm. Was this ever a POTD? If not, someone must have been asleep at the switch. Thank you, Pangie
Empress Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Dear victor! WOW beautiful how its done! I love the melody and also the video and also how your poem is written too is beautiful! As always so heartfelt and moving! I especially love the opening lines as well as “ I cannot see her red, red lips That taste like lavender in height of summer, I can just barely make out her silhouette, Her sexual curves, her lithe footing, ” ooh that stood out for me! So sensual and passionate. Pleasure reading watching also the video! Brilliant collab by all
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 5:19 AM
Very sensual, Victor. Great description of the night and place. I have been to this marvelous area of Spain. It's so nice there.
Rose  Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 4:13 AM
This was amazing Victor, I really enjoyed the video Maria made and the words you spoke with them tell me of who you are and what Lily meant to you, so beautiful, she must be smiling from heaven, throwing flowers at your feet, Bravo !
Buehler Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Victor, this romantic, elegant presentation is sheer perfection! The words of your poem were so evocative of a lover's anticipation. The video is wonderful, too, with its beautiful music and ambience, Spanish guitar and dance. Much enjoyed!
Hind Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Ah, lovely...romances on the beach are one of the best ones... <3
Evans Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Bravo, Victor! That sensual sound of the Spanish guitar bringing life to your lyrics and that Flamenco dance enhancing the romantic evening ... or the night of romance in Andalusia ... I remember when I was in Valencia, Espana ... Your poem turned into a song made it more passionate ... Blessings, Marilene
Ashley Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Dear Victor, your evocative, emotive lyric is full of rich, vivid verses that capture a vibrant scene of wanting, longing, summer heat, a dancing senorita and guitars singing! A fiesta of beautiful poetry. The visual/musical accompaniment is a perfect rendering of your poem. A stunning poetic production. Congrats to you, Maria and Ron. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
Rodgers Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Dear Victor, how sweet and romantic with many memories of your wonderful life. This poem shows such deep affection and longing for her. I felt a tear in my eye after reading it. This is one I will have to read to my wife. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Williams Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Dear Victor you set the scene with your marvellous poem. I'm a very visual person and from the moment I read it I could see the stunning images it conjured up in my mind. It was a real pleasure putting all our talents together. Ron and I thoroughly enjoyed it...Hugs
George Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 11:36 PM
How romantic! How ardently passionate..... Your poems are a clear proof that you are still young at heart. The romantic ambiance you have created is indeed mesmerizing. Enjoyed your lovely poem, dear Victor.
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