Romance Again

A swimming cloud became the mist;
our morning peace stirred inner light.
Before the sun rose ending night,
our honesty lit passion’s flight.   

We met sea crests as morning kissed
a gently rolling shore of gulls,
white-wings seeking sea’s tranquil lull
as dawn’s light winked on distant hulls.

Soft sands of gold, our walks I’d missed.
To cradle love at break of day,
we once began each day this way,
before our golden years turned gray. 

Now, hands entwined, we reminisce.
Our laughter breaks the silent dawn.
Fond memories I thought long gone,
come flooding back to carry on.

I want for nothing more than this - 
our worlds collide, a second chance. 
With children grown, a new romance,  
upon our beach, rekindled dance.

A swimming cloud became the mist;
we met sea crests as morning kissed
soft sands of gold; our walks, I'd missed.
Now hands entwined, we reminisce.
I want for nothing more than this.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Carber Avatar
April 26, 2015 at 9:40 AM
As someone who is approaching the farther end of life himself, and realizing that what really matters is not what I thought when young, I much appreciate this-- especially that last line which is perfect in the truth and beauty of its acceptance. len carber
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April 26, 2015 at 12:01 AM
Rhonda, nice seeing this one on the winning list again. Linda
Richards Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 2:56 PM
So lovely this is, Rhonda !! No wonder our sponsor found it "simply beautiful" !!
Roper Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 7:42 PM
Congratulations on your win,Rhonda, stunning . A 7. Blessings dear friend Eve
Gibson Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 6:23 PM
Rhonda, this is a lovely poem, a tribute to long and lasting love. Congratulation on your win.
Deschler Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 5:57 PM
This is what we all hope to have throughout life... a romance that will never end. This is an absolutely beautiful piece, Rhonda! Congratulations on a first place win!
Allison Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Many congrats Rhonda this is absolutely beautiful love poem :-) Hugs jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 6:20 PM
You go ahead and write a new one Rhonda and leave this one too! I am going to fav this one!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 5:32 PM
I love it the way it is Rhonda. Keep it and maybe you can just write another in my Constanza form. I read what Andrea said and it does make an impact if you take all the first lines and end the poem that way. I truly appreciate your efforts Rhonda. Hugs, Connie
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 9:12 PM
I'm going to leave this one, but I did end the poem with the first lines, and yes it does make an impact! I'll work on another poem Constanza form...hugs, Rhonda
Yvonne Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 3:16 PM
I have not studied the exact style but I just love this poem Rhonda. If you have to change it I hope you also post the original as just verse. This is stunning!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 4:12 PM
Apparently, I didn't study it enough! LOL...I did one before but it was a couple years ago. I'm trying to rework it now. It's not easy because I kind of like as is...maybe I'll take your advice and post both!
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 5:07 PM
hey, can you do more lines (if this is for a contest?) I know Connie reallly well and she loves her Constanza form to show the first lines all together at the very end! In a final stanza. This is wonderfully done. You should tell Connie about it. (oh I just saw that she came and said something to you. I am surprised she did not mention what I also told you!) Hope you will take her advice. luv, Andrea
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 4:09 PM
Hi Andrea, it's not for a contest...just trying the form again. I enjoyed it before but forgot the line count. I'm trying to rework it. but it's hard because I kind of like it the way it is! :)
Pinet Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 12:29 PM
This reads as a beautiful love poem with sensual overtones that are reinforced with superb use of imagery. Emile. #7
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Thank you, Emile!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 7:01 AM
My dear sweet Rhonda, I am so touched that you wanted to try out my Constanza form. Your poem is beautiful. Your first lines make up the monorhyme part, but you have one extra line included in each stanza. I think you could remedy that fairly easily. I love the lines you have written but to be a Constanza you would have to remove those extra lines. Here is the site link that shows the form Rhonda. Thank you for this honor Rhonda. Love, Connie http://shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/constanza.html
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March 18, 2015 at 4:06 PM
Hi Connie, I'm going to take out the extra lines but maybe leave the original verse below. Thanks for the inspiration. I love the form and how the first line of each stanza stand on their own...hugs, Rhonda
Abel Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 3:27 AM
'With children grown,a new romance'... That is an unending love... Very cool and nice piece
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 4:14 PM
Thank you for the visit, Joshua...xxx
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