Penny For the Guy

On a cold autumn eve, playful fingers tangled, soft and shy. The smell of hot chestnuts wafted through the milling crowd, a promise of comfort and warmth. We watched, you and I, the skies explode as rockets declared their secret desires. Catherine wheels danced a dizzying response while the bang of crackerjacks echoed, spilling smoke quick into the night. "Penny for the guy?", they cried. Sparklers lit, searching lips, the most tender touch. We kissed, my heart reflected in your eyes.
Date: 25.11.2016 *There is no category for a double etheree that I could see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Duet Avatar
April 15, 2017 at 1:11 AM
A perfect description of a wonderful fireworks display with a romantic twist. Yes, watching them with a lover is so much more beautiful and memorable. Love this. A FAV for sure. And, congrats on your placement, Leileah.
Allison Avatar
April 13, 2017 at 7:33 AM
so lovely to read this again:-) Congrats on your win Leileah:-) hugs jan xx
Wolf Avatar
April 12, 2017 at 10:39 PM
Thank you for entering my contest and congrats!
Poteet Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 3:44 AM
nice, etheree (double) that fits the prompt well. Congrats on a fine piece of poetry.
Kasperyan Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Thank you kindly, Reason! X
Allison Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 12:02 PM
what a wonderful form you used. Congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Kasperyan Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 3:40 AM
Thank you, Jan! Xx
Hamilton Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 9:20 AM
lovely poem Leileah congrats on 3rd hugs
Kasperyan Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Aw thanks, that was very kind! hugs x
Green Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 7:20 AM
This was gorgeous, what a festive and fun scene you have created with your words. Nicely crafted as well, the shape adds wonderfully to the moment. And I love how it ended, that was so very beautiful.
Kasperyan Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 3:00 PM
If only all the Bonfire night fireworks ended like this ;) Thank you though!
Gupta Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 6:21 AM
Beautiful shape ... nice read ...
Kasperyan Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 6:36 AM
Thank you! The shape is the fun bit.
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