To the Clamor of Melodious Wind Chimes

We watch 
as aquamarine touches the shore
splashing glitter-drops onto the sand beneath our feet.
The sun melts into a rose-petal sky
glowing crimson and persimmon
on the horizon.

Hand in hand,
engulfed by tranquility,
we stroll to the beach house 
we have rented for the night.

At the porch
we stop -
gazing back at the shore
where splendidly we spent our afternoon.
Then you face me,
and your blue eyes, 
once so soft and flirty in the sunlight,
grow darker in the twilight.
Darker and deeper,
mirroring my quickening desire.

Wind chimes made from sea shells, 
which tinkle above our heads,
start to mirror the passion
of the once soft and flirty breeze of our perfect day,
for wind now blows with gusto!

To the clamor of melodious wind chimes,
my lips meet yours
and we become the sun,
melting like crimson and persimmon
into each other.

Aug. 28, 2018 
for John Hamilton's Best free verse July 1-October1,2018 Poetry Contest
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Pappadogiannis Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful win, Andrea. This piece is truly heartwarming and so very descriptive. Just wonderful xxx
Ashley Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 6:35 PM
So sensually lovely and romantic Andrea. Congratulations on your excellent win.. ~Susan
Cozart Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Congrats on top honors. Andrea!
Inman Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 1:11 PM
How beautiful and so emotional Andrea, but I'm curious, are you crimson or persimmon? ; )
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 3:09 PM
ha, I would be the clover with crimson. haha.
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 3:09 PM
do you recall "crimson and clover, over and over"?
Doll Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Hi Andrea, congrats on your win. ~Warren :)
Hamilton Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 11:12 AM
Loved this one Andrea, congrats on a shared top win!
Allison Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 2:20 PM
beautiful and sensual Andrea! Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Babbit Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 11:57 AM
Just beautiful and inspiring. Congrats.
Godwin Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 5:02 AM
I never thought of wind chimes as sexy or passionate and now whenever I hear them, this poem will poke at my memory (no pun intended) in a welcoming way. Hot stuff at the steamy beach. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Kiser Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 1:42 PM
I can see the melting...well penned.
Smith Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 11:16 AM
Just knew this was destined for the winners circle, congratulations Andrea...
May Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 9:49 AM
A lovely romantic write Andrea..Congrats on your win..
Wolf Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 9:55 PM
Can hear them tinkle. Can feel them brushing against each other. … Sensual and sensuous poesy, Andrea. Congrats on another first-place winner. Best always, Gershon
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 4:10 PM
I thought he would go for romance Andrea and your poem got first place! Congratulations my friend. You have done it again and deservedly so! : )
Lawless Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 3:18 PM
now those are some flirtatious wind chimes!!! Congrats on the top spot...well deserved with this wonderful entry.
Acrich Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:28 PM
Very well written poetry for the masses
Krampe Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:27 PM
Coming back with congrats on your win, Andrea.
Cozart Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:20 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrea!
Ibeh Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 1:33 PM
Thanks for entering my contest! This is a stunner, Andrea! Heartiest congratulations on your much-deserved top win!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 7:57 PM
Your imagery takes me to new heights as usual, Andrea.
Bauer Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 2:02 PM
just gorgeous, andrea! i love the "crimson and persimmon" especially...
Green Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 11:46 AM
As I was reading this my mind entered into a dream state because, that is exactly how this poem reads...like a dream. Beautifully done Andrea. Much luck in the contest.
Krampe Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 11:22 AM
beautiful images in your colorful romantic poem. Good luck in the contest.
Pandit Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 9:30 AM
How romantic is this wonderful poem! You set the scene well in colors and chimes, Andrea.
Michael Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 8:46 AM
Sunrise and setting of hearts in love...with beautiful imagery indeed...All the best Andrea
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