Priceless

Priceless is the moment
which is a memory 
that lingers evermore 
and elicits from me
romantic poetry.

His eyes of ebony; 
his lashes - wisps against my cheek;
his breath soft and sweet 
on the nape of my neck
before his lips -
light like feathered magic 
touched on mine;
The feelings he awakened
which made me feel so beautiful
as if I were a goddess 
for one special night.

I was between the end of my carefree youth
and at the start of those strange years
when a person's path in life gets chosen.
Other boys had come and gone.
Others would come and go.
Because my time with him was all too brief,
he shines forever in my mind -
unblemished.

And whether he is still alive or dead . . .
i think of him the way I still recall him
that week (and in particular, that precious night) 
at the end of my last dear sheltered summer.
I dedicate my most romantic poems
to the boy from Quebec.

Dec. 27, 2022
For the "Priceless Poetry Contest" of Regina McIntosh

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 1/1/2023 11:09:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. Lovely...... Have a blessed day/week..............
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Date: 1/1/2023 2:16:00 AM
Heartfelt and priceless – a beautiful and tender memory to be held in your heart always. I love this, sweet friend. God bless you and Congratulations. Love, Gina
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Date: 12/27/2022 10:11:00 PM
You never forget your old flames and you wonder what happened to them afterwards. Happy memories Andrea. Tom
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Date: 12/27/2022 7:06:00 PM
I've been in your shoes and can relate to your poem. However, for me, there was no shoe shine. I enjoyed reading your poem.
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Date: 12/27/2022 5:17:00 PM
The boy from Quebec Nice movie title Sounds like he lit you up Strange what one remembers
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Date: 12/27/2022 3:34:00 PM
Beautiful Andrea. Many of us have a memory like that of one special person and wonder 'what if---' But we must remember to accept what is and what was and not think too often on What If. Good stuff. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB
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Date: 12/27/2022 1:25:00 PM
I love your poem, Andrea. I think we all have a love in the past that still lingers. I just wrote one about running into an old love. I guess I'll submit it.
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Date: 12/27/2022 1:00:00 PM
Andrea, I enjoyed reading this fantastic narrative of a precious memory that lives on in the heart. Good luck in the contest, Evelyn
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Date: 12/27/2022 12:50:00 PM
Dear Andrea, my heart's imagination was embraced by the romantic reverie of your exquisite poem. Such great imagery and emotion! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you. Happy new year, my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/27/2022 12:38:00 PM
He made quite an impression--treasured memories are indeed priceless, Andrea.
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Date: 12/27/2022 12:09:00 PM
You captured that special moment of a first love or crush, with a tender yet powerful romantic scene, I think it’s best to remember the guy from Quebec as he was, it helps keep the memory fresh and precious, great one for the contest, cheers David
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Date: 12/27/2022 12:09:00 PM
Ahh!! Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. I guess he must have been French with the dark eyes. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my page. Sara
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Date: 12/27/2022 11:35:00 AM
A lovely write/memory. Good Luck. Have a Blessed New Year 2023..............
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