No One Else Exists

No one else exists 

A crowded city street
strolling a narrow sidewalk,
your hand in mine
Pastel neon lights paint the buildings
in soothing colors,
softening sharp edges,
creating a wonderland 
on this cool winter night 

A small bistro, street side tables
candle light and tablecloths
tiny dancing flames on white linen
igniting your smile as we take a seat
amidst the din of taxi cabs
racing to find the sunset,
lover’s fare put to good use
in backseat desires

Two glasses of Pinot, 
fine crystal offerings
as are your eyes, glistening,
dark chocolate petals
calling me in, hypnotized
free falling into your heart  
and I drink them in slowly, 
tasting every tantalizing gaze

A toast to us, touching glasses,
touching hearts, changing lives
as I wonder what I have done
to deserve this dream, you and me,
no one else exists, the city bustles
unnoticed as we sip the fruits
of our love on a chilly evening
hoping it never ends…

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…and as the clock strikes midnight,
a joyous noise rings out, streamers flutter in the wind
while fireworks dazzle the skies
and I raise my glass to my friends at Poetrysoup,
wishing them all the happiest New Year!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Duet Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 10:20 PM
Beautiful, Chris. I never enjoyed "free verse" so much! You made it come alive. And, Happy New Year to you too. xox Carole Duet
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January 3, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Thank you so very much Carole, that is a great compliment. I am thrilled you liked this one.
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January 1, 2017 at 6:51 PM
Chris thank you for the New Years toast. And thank you for a stunning and elegant piece. Your work is amazing good sir. A happy and prosperous new year to you and yours.
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January 3, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Thanks so very much Edward, what a nice thing to say.
Chircop Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 1:23 PM
Cheers.Here is a toast to you and all soupers. Such a beautiful poem..Extremely romantic.I'm sure you made her day..and through those fireworks and streamers you gave us soupers a smile.A favourite.How can I not?
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January 3, 2017 at 11:28 AM
Thank you Charmaine for always being so kind to me. I hope you New Years was beautiful.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 2:01 AM
At first glance I thought you meant the philosophical theses of Solipsism my friend Chris, however I understood that inside your Solipsism you included your beloved one. Such a great conception my friend! Tender and romantic writing. A seven!
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January 3, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Thanks so very much my friend. "philosophical theses of Solipsism " That threw me for a loop. :)
White Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 1:49 AM
No one else exists... just you, me, and all poetry friends! Happy New Year friends :) Dark chocolate petals? Awww three words of beauty...
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January 3, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Thanks so very much my friend.
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December 30, 2016 at 9:45 PM
Chris, a classic scene, so beautifully described. (Tim Horton - the joke in Canada was, "Really good hockey player, but couldn't drive worth a crap.")
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January 3, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Makes good coffee though. :) Thanks so much Doug.
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