Under The Shade Tree

I love walking bare foot on freshly cut grass
Sitting under the shade tree while the day rolls on past
Listening to songbirds as swallowtails flutter by
Watching the sun set and the moon rising high.

You can bring a large blanket and a bottle of wine
If you also have cheeses that would be so fine
Kick off your shoes, lay your head in my lap,
I'll massage your temples as you take a nap. 

I can play some sweet tunes from on app on my phone
The only thing better than being here is not being alone.
As long as we lay here, I've not a care in the world
I'm in my favorite place with my favorite girl.

Just two glasses of wine and I'm already feeling a buzz,
You ask, "Why did you kiss me?" I simply answer, "Because ...

... I love walking bare foot on freshly cut grass,
Sitting under the shade tree while the day rolls on past;
You brought out a blanket, some cheeses and wine,
I am feeling so happy, I am feeling so fine."

"Besides ... if I need an excuse for kissing my wife,
You're going to have to excuse me for the rest of my life.
Now finish that wine, take the last couple of sips,
Scootch a little closer and bring me those lips."

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Date: 10/5/2024 8:07:00 PM
Congrats on a lovely POTD!
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Date: 10/4/2024 1:55:00 AM
Well done on this POTD Joe. Best wishes.
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Date: 10/1/2024 8:22:00 PM
Just ' because . . ' That's the perfect answer. I find myself saying this. You've created such a beautiful mood within your poem. It's so tender and romantic. Congratulations Joe, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy
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Date: 10/1/2024 4:43:00 PM
What a romantic potd just love the melodic rhymes! Congrats
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Date: 10/1/2024 1:34:00 PM
Beautiful poem so well written and delivered! I cant now get the line “ I love walking bare foot on freshly cut grass, Sitting under the shade tree while the day rolls on past;” so melodious and romantic! Such soulful words woven throughout! The ending is so passionate! Pleasure reading this! Congratulations on your POTD
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Date: 10/1/2024 11:04:00 AM
A well deserved POTD nice one Joe.
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Date: 10/1/2024 9:58:00 AM
Great ending, Joe, and congrats on POTD, as well.
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Date: 10/1/2024 9:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Date: 10/1/2024 6:45:00 AM
Aha, really sweet, beautiful, dreamlike, romantic poem, Dear Joe. Congratulations on your POTD.
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Date: 10/1/2024 6:29:00 AM
Precious and so romantic Joe. I love the last stanza. Congratulations on POTD! :)
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Date: 10/1/2024 5:50:00 AM
Joe, your poem is just wonderful, so full of love and romance, the image of two lovers in this scene is perfect, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, a FAV, Constance
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Date: 10/1/2024 5:36:00 AM
Cute and romantic. Brandy will love this one. Enjoy your day in the spotlight
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Date: 10/1/2024 8:05:00 PM
You know how much I love reading and writing romantic poetry. :)
Date: 10/1/2024 4:35:00 AM
Hello Joe, just truly romantic and what a great love story for your wife that fills the soul. No wonder you got POTD. Congratulations! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend
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Date: 10/1/2024 4:15:00 AM
Ahh!!! Creative and romantic one. Congratulations on POTD. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K
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Date: 10/1/2024 3:51:00 AM
Such a soft romantic poem Joe, full of word pictures, brimming over with happy sight, sound, taste and aromas leaving nothing to strain the imagination. All this in well written rhyme and not forgetting the birds and their trilling for that great finishing touch. Congratulations on your POTD - Enjoy the accolade - Maria
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Date: 10/1/2024 3:39:00 AM
Joe, a sweet romantic poem, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 10/1/2024 3:23:00 AM
Oh my, my! The way lifelong romance should be ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Joe
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Date: 10/1/2024 3:18:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 10/1/2024 1:05:00 AM
That’s simply beautiful Joe. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
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