Tingle

Tingle  

Melodies ~ ringing on soft cool winds,
dangling from tiny strings in metallic forms
Swaying in harmony with your smile
reflecting the mid day sun
in glimmering highlights of whipped cream whispers
on wings of stained glass dreams 

For it was that day you kissed me, 
for the very first time ~
(When buttercups blushed as I held them to your chin)
and my lips tingled, unending,
understanding this was more than just a touching of skin,
a melted meeting of two

~Music called to us from the branches above,
serenading our hearts in sweet blissful sounds
on soft grasses, fingers intertwined~

Your eyes, hypnotized me there, in that place
and you kissed me again…this one held
Passion breathing, love had found me
coiled about me and clung to me
On that day, unlike any other
I could imagine…I fell for you

Now as cool winds blow
and leaves cascade in multicolored waves
That wind chime, suspended from that old maple rings,
singing sweetly of that first kiss,
a musical remembrance of that day
of which no reminder is needed ~ for my lips they still tingle

8/24/18
For the Wind Chimes Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 2:21 PM
gosh I'm tingling reading this little gem Chris. Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 3, 2018 at 8:06 AM
Thanks so much Jan. It was an honor to place so high in the contest.
Smith Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 11:18 AM
Easy to feel the love in this beautiful piece Chris, congratulations...
Green Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 12:59 PM
Thanks so much Charlie, I appreciate your kindness.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 4:13 PM
I loved this romantic beauty Chris! Congratulations on your first place win! : )
Green Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 4:29 PM
Thank you so very much Connie. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.
Krampe Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:27 PM
Congrats on your win, Chris.
Green Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Thanks a bunch Agnes
Watson Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Living next to someone with highly annoying sounding wind chimes you have softened the blow with this beautifully romantic take on the theme. Congratulations on your win, too. Wendy
Green Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:32 PM
I am happy I could help out with that. : ) Thanks so much Wendy.
Cozart Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Congrats on your win, Chris!
Green Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:21 PM
Thanks so much Dale.
Ibeh Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 1:57 PM
Congratulations on your well-deserved top win, Chris. Just gorgeous, this poem. Gorgeous!
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August 29, 2018 at 1:59 PM
Wow, thank you so very much Edward. I am honored you enjoyed my poem enough to place it so high in your contest. Thank you again.
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 5:39 PM
Simply gorgeous, Chris. I think you enjoy writing of romance a lot! I know romance ends up being MY "go to" theme much more than just a little! I would score this high if I were the judge!
Green Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 9:39 AM
Thank you Andrea and you are right. Romance is one of my favorite themes to write. I appreciate you stopping by
Chircop Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 7:47 AM
For my lips they still tingle-Who could think of such an ardent line..if not ',The Romantic Poet' of ps.Fantastico :)
Green Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 9:31 AM
Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I always smile when you stop by
Nicole Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 11:51 AM
"for my lips they still tingle" Such a wonderful feeling indeed. After reading your thoughts, my entire being seems to tingle. This is so beautiful and romantic. The mood is breathtaking. Soft sigh. ~ Brandy
Green Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Thank you so very much Brandy.
Wanter Avatar
August 24, 2018 at 6:42 PM
You'll win!
Green Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 10:23 AM
I am not so sure about that but I am thrilled you liked it. Thanks so much my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 24, 2018 at 3:36 PM
Favorite part along with last line: Now as cool winds blow and leaves cascade in multicolored waves. Love the image, Chris!
Green Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 10:23 AM
Thanks so very much Kim.
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