Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

The Treasured Memory

The sweet aromatic scent of his skin
lingered on her nostrils
The soft touch of his hand gently caressed slowly across her
The sensation tingled along her arm in the cool midnight air
Their long drawn out kisses lingered and slowly smothered her lips
Warm and velvety smooth yet enticing and tantalizing 
The dept of his eyes caressed with sweet desire
As the kiss broke, she stepped back savoring each minute they spent together
Their arms clung like grapes clinging to the vine
Sweet desire was in their hearts
She stepped back for a second
Reality gave her a jolt
What was she doing in this charismatic man's arms
Temptation was slowly pushing her to the edge 
Reason and sanity stepped in
She slowly said, I can't
His look was first one of disbelief then slowly
turning to sadness
Her heart seemed to be skipping beats
If only things had been different
If only he wasn't committed to another
If only he had been free
She knew it felt like heaven but tomorrow when she woke
 The thought of what she's done would make her choke
This kiss would be the last kiss
One she would put on the shelf  and store as a treasured memory.

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Andrea Dietrich February 22, 2011 at 7:21 AM very sad. Reminds me of one of my favorite songs No one Ever is to Blame. Great writing in this poem, dear. Hope you got hubbie around with your one car. well, now I need to get to work myself. Here I go, wishing I had just ten more minutes....

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 6, 2010 at 12:47 PM God does work in mysterious way Phyllis.. I just clicked on this poem as the title intrigued me and u must know me well.. this is exactly what I am facing now in my life and for years it has gone on ..and on.. and the love between Ron and me .. indescribable but as your poem states.. he is committed to another and all the luv in the world does not change it.. this is a new favorite of mine.. God's way of telling me to move on through your beautiful words.. thankxxx.. for your kind comments too.

Carolyn Devonshire March 11, 2009 at 9:54 AM Such sadness in this great poem. At first, I was reveling in the passion. But then "reality gave her a jolt." Powerful! Love, Carolyn

David Archuletta February 18, 2009 at 6:05 PM This is better than the southern whiskey i'm sippin.

Wilfredo Derequito November 21, 2008 at 9:03 AM This reads like a bittersweet country song the only difference being that in most country songs, the tale usually ends with both party succumbing to temptation. Which explains songs like "If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Wanna Be Right", or Dolly Parton's "It's All Wrong But It's All Right", etc. etc. Indeed it takes very strong self-control to say No. Of course it's easier said than done. Good write, Phyl. Regards, Fred

John Loving Iii November 17, 2008 at 2:33 PM it only takes one kiss to break a heart, to break the spell, to end a marriage. perhaps i'm old fashion but that's the way i feel. charisma has nothing to do with it and memories of others is sin. but in making a good piece to write there has to be a conflict somewhere. JHL

James Foulk November 17, 2008 at 10:16 AM yes a very well written of beautiful heart felt poetry. thank you reading my poem and for your comment

Sharon Winter November 16, 2008 at 6:58 AM Wow. This was written so well. So glad she came to her senses as difficult as it was. A treasured memory indeed. Wonderful write. Love, Shar

Brian Strand November 15, 2008 at 11:54 PM Walk on by as the song says.Passionate writing Phyllis.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome observations