So Long

She helped him lift his case out of the boot
a veil of sadness crept across her face,
her arms wrapped round his waist, he followed suit
a lingering kiss topped off their long embrace.
Reluctantly she came down from tiptoe,
her fake smile betrayed by honest eyes,
his one step back signalled it's time to go,
the nod she gave the simplest of replies.
Their parting haunted me all through the day,
her sorrow mixed with an intense desire
the fierceness in them as they hugged that way
for this was more than love, this was like fire.
Something occurred to me since there I sat 
I think I can remember love like that

(* Note- The boot of a car in England is known as the 'Trunk' in other countries)
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Murray Avatar
October 31, 2017 at 6:38 PM
For sure she wasn't giving him the boot Viv!! There have been a few deliveries I was present for that were so intimate, I truly felt like a handmaiden. It's a rare thing.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 11:06 AM
This awesome poem attests to what a brilliant poet you really are Viv! Your command of words cannot be surpassed in this tender piece. I want to read more like this excellent poem. A Fave! : )
Wigley Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 1:10 AM
Thanks, Connie, you're very kind. Hope all is well with you and yours, Viv x
Vaso Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 8:05 PM
A very poignant melancholic poem, great write Viv
Wigley Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:24 PM
Thanks Arthur, funny how things one sees get under your skin, and end up coming out as verse. Regards, Viv
Dietrich Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 7:01 PM
wow, Viv. THis reminds me of a poem I wrote after seeing a couple at the airport that were so in love. VERY nice poem. and I am so glad you said what boot meant for you. I was wondering how the heck she put her case into a boot!!!
Wigley Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:25 PM
Thanks Andrea. What you call the 'hood' on a car, we call the 'Bonnet'. And we have bumpers for fenders. Yes, it can cause chaos in global poetry. Viv x
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 3:05 PM
I like this serious side to you, Viv. You aptly depict the intense feelings of parting...a memory of a personal experience that can never be erased. Regards // paul
Wigley Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:26 PM
Thanks Paul, it was almost a privilege to be witness to such a moment. Regards, Viv
Lamoureux Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 12:22 PM
This is fantastic, love the mood of it.
Wigley Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:27 PM
Cheers, Richard, a snapshot of something personal in an otherwise busy, normal day. Regards, Viv
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 7:01 AM
a beautiful sad sonnet Mr Viv I am so used to your humourous style , this is very well penned:-) hugs Jan xx
Wigley Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:28 PM
Thanks, Jan, I'll try not to get too maudlin :) .Viv x
One Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 5:28 AM
Bittersweet sonnet viv...
Wigley Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 11:28 PM
Thanks, Silent, a touch introspective, indeed. regards, Viv
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