One More Time

To taste your kiss just one more time,
and feel the fire of long ago
that fueled the rhythm and the rhyme 

of poetry in love’s sweet glow
beneath the moon on summer nights,
that only love struck lovers know…
 
And in the shadows, dim of lights,
to once again feel your embrace 
that lifts me up to higher heights 

and takes me to another place
with fantasies becoming real
beneath the veil of midnight’s lace…

These tender thoughts which I reveal 
are showing passion’s paradigm.
Your tenderness I long to feel,

recalling days when in our prime,
and taste your kiss just one more time.


July 20, 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Nicole Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Just thinking about the title of this poem and how these ' three words ' wrap around me. I feel them deeply for so many reasons. In such a beautiful, wonderful and exciting way. :)
Gondolf Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I suppose we all have such beautiful and fond memories that we wish we could relive "one more time." I'm glad my words were able to touch you in such a way. Warm hugs, John
Wright Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Beautiful
Gondolf Avatar
March 27, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Ailsa.
White Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 6:05 AM
I adore this poem John. Kelli
Gondolf Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 2:16 AM
Thank you so much, Kelli, I’m glad you enjoyed my simple musings on passions of the past. John
Hamilton Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Love this one John, Terza Rima is one of my fave forms of poetry, so good!
Gondolf Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 5:49 AM
Thanks so much, John, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Your presence has been missed here on PS, welcome back.
Bowring Avatar
July 24, 2023 at 2:41 AM
A gorgeous, romantic poem John with beautiful sentiments. You have captured longing so well. I love the line, ‘that fuelled the rhythm and the rhyme’.As I was reading it, it struck me as being like a Shakespearean sonnet. Great skill. Impressive! I can so easily relate to this poem and thus- one of my fav’s.Thank you for sharing.
Gondolf Avatar
July 24, 2023 at 7:08 AM
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Christina, I am humbled by your thoughts. I am glad you were able to relate to my words, that is what all writers always hopes for. John
Situation Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 4:45 PM
we have the need to shout it from the mountian tops. that's what poetry does.
Gondolf Avatar
July 23, 2023 at 5:00 AM
Thanks again, I appreciate it.
Hind Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 1:16 PM
A beautiful piece, so full of longing and promise...
Gondolf Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Thank you, Paige, I appreciate your comments and visit. I’m glad to know my words were able to convey these emotions. John
Nicole Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 6:46 PM
So many emotions tangle within, my dear friend. A tender longing for more of those beautiful moments you once knew. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 2:40 AM
Thank you my sweet friend, I always appreciate your thoughts and your encouragement. Hugs, John
Situation Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 6:02 PM
A somber reminder of the things we miss. Thanks.
Gondolf Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 2:34 AM
Thanks so much for your comments and visit, I appreciate it.
M  Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 2:36 PM
Whoa John….l love this poem….so full of sweet romance and beauty! Debx
Gondolf Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 2:27 AM
Thank you so much, Deb, I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. John
Mcintosh Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 2:59 AM
Love it. Beautiful write. God bless you. Love, Gina
Gondolf Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Thank you so much, Gina, I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Blessings. John
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