The Birth of Love

Summer swimmers began to depart.
Waves were no longer calm but rumbled with unease.
Kiosks and bar dismantled their wares.
It made me sick to see all gone.

Where was my Cynthia whom I loved so much?
Disappeared without a trace or a good-bye.
She had forsaken me without a reason.
I packed my things and went back home.
Seattle began its blasted drizzle.

Autumn is back with a vengeance.
Leaves changed their greenish hues	
into brown, russet, or golden themes,
a kaleidoscope of prismatic colours.
Trees turn bare only slippery grass remained.
I wandered round the wet streets,
I wondered where my Cynthia were.
I entered my favourite coffee shop.
And there she was smiling impishly.
She served me a latte and gave me a kiss.

Leaves flutter slowly to the ground,
a carpet strewn all over the paths
that zigzag through the lonely gardens
or long forgotten forest trails,
whilst fragrant flowers wilt and wither
Yet it was the birth of love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
WOW!!! What a romantic/lovely write you have here with your "The Birth of Love" write/story.  Have a lovely day writing away.................
Bayles Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Victor, such a great poem of longing and discovery.
DiMino Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Very romantic, Victor; delightful read. "Leaves flutter slowly to the ground, a carpet strewn all over the paths that zigzag through the lonely gardens or long forgotten forest trails," -- great writing my friend.
Godwin Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
OUTSTANDING STORY and delivery. LOVED it. I've noticed a few things: you often 'visit' states (show knowledge of state details) in USA via your poems and, second, you have a lot of poems with a beach setting. Do you actually live near a beach? I'm hoping you say yes because it appears to me such would be a delight for you. You could put together a beach themed poetry book. You are a romantic, my friend, and I love your pen. Poetry hugs .... CayCay
Buhagiar Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Bottom of my street are rocks and the vast sea. But I'm too old to swim now. I write romance but also horror which I'll post on Halloween. I love swords and sorceress. Soon I hope. These days I reply to those who write to me first.
Rolland Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
very beautiful poetry, somewhere looks like a kaleidoscopic work enjoyed
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Creative work. I enjoyed reading it today. I like the continued story feel to it. Way to go. Sara K
Andresen Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
- A wonderful romance with Cynthia, Victor :) - hugs
Greenhough Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Autumn seems to be a season of romance. This was a pleasant read.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
a delightful and romantic poem, the transition from summer to autumn serving as a metaphorical backdrop from life without love and life with love. I agree with Sotto, this is highly creative and touching.
Poet Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The transition from summer to autumn is well illustrated. You were both overjoyed when love, which had been concealed, was finally revealed. You are so creative and full of love! Vitor
Rodgers Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Hello Victor, I was captivated by the way you used the changing seasons to reflect the changing emotions of the narrator. The transition from the sickness of loss in summer to the cold, searching feel of autumn, and then the sudden warmth of reunion at the end is so wonderfully done. It really brings the whole journey together. Blessings, Victor, Daniel
George Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Dear Victor, you are immensely fanciful and romantic! The change from summer to autumn is so beautifully delineated. Love in hide finally came out to delight both of you. Lovely penning.
Williams Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Dearest Victor a beautiful love poem from you. I'm so glad that despite the wet streets and Autums vengeance you managed to meet the sweet Cynthia. Looks like love will always find a way. Hugs
Edmonds  Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Love will always find its home. Lovely poetry Victor… Beryl
Buhagiar Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thank you, dear Beryl. I am awaiting your new poem. Victor
Sharma Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Life, nature, feelings, emotions entwined beautifully in this poem.
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