Only You and Me

The garden curled around us as we sat beneath the stars,
In the silver shine of Venus and the rust red glow of Mars.
The brandy was between us and we toasted life and love,
While the moon conducted music from the dark green leaves above.
In the cold grey light of morning we may think things diff'rently,
In the moonlight, in the garden, there was only you and me.
 
Vintage brandy in the bottle seemed to ask us both to drink
And the flowers that were watching clearly knew what they should think.
Then your glass was finally empty and you laid it to one side
While you closed your eyes and kissed me and the barn owl tried to hide.
In the cold grey light of morning we may think things diff'rently,
In the moonlight, in the garden, there was only you and me.
 
There was silence in my city as your lips were joined to mine
And I tasted all of heaven and a little brandy wine.
As our bodies settled closer and we melted into one
With embarrassed little giggles that were sure to signal fun.
In the cold grey light of morning we may think things diff'rently,
In the moonlight, in the garden, there was only you and me.

So we gathered up the glasses and we put the stars to bed
Then we walked along the garden path, my shoulder 'neath your head.
We pulled each other closer and we whispered with our hands
That tonight is all that matters and the whole world understands.
In the cold grey light of morning we may think things diff'rently,
In the moonlight, in the garden, there was only you and me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Gumbo Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 3:39 PM
and from out of my dreams came... a write that blows my mind; fantastic Jeff Green.
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June 6, 2010 at 5:11 AM
Wonderful poem... Well written, and romantic! Congratulations on your winning
Farmer Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Congratulations my Knight. Another masterpiece from quill Jem
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March 14, 2010 at 8:35 AM
Beautiful poetry here Mr. Green !! Congratulations on you win here !!! Very romantic indeed ! james
Locke Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 3:48 PM
very romantic - lovely and gentle. K
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March 5, 2010 at 1:31 PM
My congratulations on your win in the PS's Intl. Poetry Contest!
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March 3, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Poets are indeed romantic. I enjoyed the read. Congratulations. Ernilando
Palli Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 8:16 AM
so romantic, beautiful and emotional, congrats
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March 2, 2010 at 5:25 AM
Jeff - congratulations on being featured! Awesome poem. Keep writing. Kelly
Brown Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Congratulations on your win in the October 2009 PoetrySoup International Poetry Site Contest Jeff. Love, Carol
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March 1, 2010 at 6:27 AM
congrats on the featured poem!! Good work!!
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February 28, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Nice use of imagery to share this story. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the Soup contest. Enjoy your success. Wishing you many more. Karen
Hannan Avatar
January 20, 2010 at 9:51 AM
this is my kind of poetry. very nice
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December 27, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations on being a first round winner and good luck in the semi finals. Caryl
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Jeff. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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December 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Many congrats on your beautiful featured poem this week. Rgds Janette
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December 9, 2009 at 2:50 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A. W. Nutter
Brown Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 4:50 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Jeff. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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December 7, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured >> James
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December 7, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Congrats on your featured poem! ***Danielle***
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December 6, 2009 at 4:53 PM
congrats on being featured..I really like this :) JB
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April 2, 2009 at 7:02 PM
What beautiful thoughts, conveyed so well by your artistic pen. This poem takes the reader on a magical journey filled with love. Awesome, Jeff!
Shango Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Welcome to poetry soup, may I have an invite to the good life you celebrate in words so well
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