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On summer nights Nostalgia's muse revives Scent of jasmine Fig tree fragrance fuses Memories meander Minty ice cream flavours Add sweetness to hungry kisses Star gazing to cricket symphony Roof top whispers of love's infinity Days drenched with salty waves Sun flared skin soothed In joint showery sprinkles Summer days, summer nights Surges of joy, exquisite delight Looking back, I sigh, I cry You entwined with my summer high And now... Autumn in here and you are not The nagging rain will not stop Yet I take a walk, soaking up this misery The smell of dead leaves turned to rot Instead of those forget-me-nots Fills the air How can I not care? What happened? How? When? Where? A memory sleuth, I search every moment Empty... no clue of love's demise Rain tears flow from my eyes Your sensual summer vows Forgotten somehow And now.... I wait a brutal winter blight with no promise of spring Eileen Manassian

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2024 10:03:00 PM

Wow. Excellent, Eileen. A fave

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/4/2024 12:36:00 PM

Dear Eileen, an excellent portrait of love's changing seasons, from the warmth of summer's embrace to the cold grip of winter's absence. The imagery of nostalgic summer nights and the melancholy of autumn's decay evokes a sense of longing and loss. Your words are filled with raw emotion, capturing the complexity of love's journey. May you find peace in the memories of summer's joy, even as you navigate the chill of winter's solitude. Blessings, Daniel.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/4/2024 11:48:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel. I appreciate the detailed response. Love has a way of changing through time. If it's real love, it's a love for all seasons. Blessings.

Silent One

Date: 5/4/2024 10:02:00 AM

Your poem beautifully captures the essence of summer nights filled with nostalgia and longing. The imagery of jasmine scent, fig tree fragrance, and minty ice cream flavours evokes vivid sensory experiences that transport the reader to moments of love and passion. The juxtaposition of joy and sorrow, expressed through memories of shared kisses and starlit rooftops, creates a poignant reflection on the transient nature of happiness.

Silent One
Date: 5/5/2024 8:35:00 AM

You can get a lof of vegan ice cream now, but not sure how much is available where you are..

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/5/2024 12:05:00 AM

Mint ice cream is my favorite! ;) Since becoming fully vegan, I don't get to enjoy that or mint flavored chocolate either. Oh well, that's life. Thanks for the comment, SO. This poem was in my unfinished pile of poems, so I decided to finish it. It took on a life of it's own.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/4/2024 7:49:00 AM

I love this poem, Eileen, mostly because like you I often tread on the paths of nostalgia. Your summer days & nights are filled with delightful imagery.....no wonder autumn changes the mood and you dread the arrival of winter. ~ Warm regards & Hugs my friend // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/5/2024 12:06:00 AM

If you love the poem, I'm happy. :) Your praise brings me joy.

Tom Woody

Date: 5/4/2024 6:11:00 AM

Such a bittersweet write, viewed from the jilted one's perspective. I hope to never experience this, though in reality I have in my past. Let's pray for a mild winter?

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/5/2024 12:07:00 AM

Mild winter...that's a comforting thought. Thanks for the visit. Much appreciated. :)

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 5/4/2024 5:35:00 AM

i really enjoyed reading this; some lovely lines and good natural sounding alliteration - nice to see you posting again! :)

Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 5/5/2024 6:58:00 AM

Tom Woody
Date: 5/4/2024 1:11:00 PM

'ello

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/4/2024 5:43:00 AM

Hey! What a joy to have you visit. Hope all is well. I was actually just writing a poem about the essence of summer. It wasn't meant to be a romantic ramble, but...today when I went to check out my unfinished poems, I came across this one and wrote a different ending. Thanks or the visit.

Deb M

Date: 5/4/2024 5:03:00 AM

Eileen a lovely poem with wonderful imagery! I like the way you write! Debx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/4/2024 5:42:00 AM

Thanks, Deb. I really appreciate your visit and kind comments.