Wonderful

Willington canal bridge, we hand in hand
our journey pausing briefly, nothing planned.
nearby an owl hooted to egg us on,
distracting the face that I gazed upon.
eager and expectant, forward leaning,
rose lips parting, no doubting their meaning.
fingers tightly coiling around my wrists,
unnecessary, I would not resist............
loved that first soft tender fleeting kiss.

January 5th, 2016

For contest 'Wonderful- acrostic', sponsor John Hamilton.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/25/2016 9:38:00 PM

VIV, THANK YOU for blessing my comment with a reply. THAT WAS NICE OF YOU!!! PD**

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/23/2016 12:07:00 AM

VIV, Congratulations on your Wonderful-Acrostic win. Hugs --Linda--

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/25/2016 12:53:00 AM

Thanks, Linda, appreciate it. Viv x

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/17/2016 12:13:00 PM

The unplanned things that happen like this are so touching. It is about the nicest description of wonderful that could be described. Nice to remember and share. So--you are a romantic too!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/25/2016 12:53:00 AM

Yes, Duke, a little mushy sometimes, I'll admit. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/13/2016 1:00:00 AM

Congrats on ur awesome winning work Viv!!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/13/2016 1:27:00 AM

Thanks, Dr Upma. It seems a lifetime ago now. Viv x

Skat A

Date: 1/12/2016 11:47:00 PM

Viv, Congrats on your Wonderful-Acrostic. ** SKAT

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/13/2016 1:27:00 AM

Thanks Skat x

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/12/2016 9:42:00 AM

Well done Viv, congrats..romantic! BG

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/13/2016 12:21:00 AM

Thanks, Barbara, justan old softy now. Viv x

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 1/12/2016 7:49:00 AM

Truly wonderful Viv! Congratulations on your win!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/13/2016 12:21:00 AM

Cheers, Hansteven, appreciate your visit. Regards, Viv

John Hamilton

Date: 1/12/2016 6:55:00 AM

Very nice Viv I'm not too familiar with your writing will give it a look.37/40 congrats on 3rd place win.

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/12/2016 10:46:00 PM

Thanks John,enjoyed your contest. Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/11/2016 5:11:00 PM

haha, just read how you replied to my comment on this one. You got lucky??

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/11/2016 11:33:00 PM

Nah, it was literally a two second pucker up. I got lucky that Christmas, on the back seat of a Mini. Years later, still suffering back problems :)

Cona Adams

Date: 1/11/2016 5:17:00 AM

Enjoyed this tender poem, Viv. Great expression of tenderness, lending itself well to an Acrostic.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/8/2016 11:02:00 PM

G'day Viv... nicely written Viv and obviously a memory that you have never forgotten - calendar's up; I trust you got our card - Lindsay

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/9/2016 1:14:00 AM

Thanks, Lindsay, yes, I got your card. I had the missus open it in case a Sydney funnel web had sneaked in the envelope. Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2016 5:43:00 PM

oh I LOVE this. I ADORE it. It could be another poem to go with the one I just wrote about my first date. I'd give this a top place!!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 11:28:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. I've just read yours- mine had less struggling :) Viv x

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/5/2016 4:30:00 PM

Love this Viv. the flow is wonderful, and the story...happy new year

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 11:30:00 PM

Thanks, Harry. It was one of those memorable moments which, to a passing motorist, would have seemed nothing, just a quick peck, but that probably made it more than a lingering snog would. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/5/2016 2:27:00 PM

- So sweet, Viv :) - A little romance you never forget - Luck in contest ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 11:32:00 PM

Thanks, Anne Lise. Romance- yes, that's what it was. You don't hear of romancing much nowadays, which, if you look at the definition of the word, is a shame. let's have more romance. Takk, Viv x

Paul Callus

Date: 1/5/2016 9:54:00 AM

Lovely and romantic....who could resist a moment like this! John should love this one...apart from the content he also looks out for rhyme...and you're offering a worthy blend of both! ~ Regards // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 11:33:00 PM

Thanks, Paul, all it needed to finish it off was you violin. Regards, Viv

Kp Nunez

Date: 1/5/2016 9:45:00 AM

Very romantic write. It flows so nicely that I wouldn't have noticed the form had it not been mentioned. Best wishes in the contest, Viv!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 11:34:00 PM

Thanks Kim, and it's so lovely to hear from you, I hope everything is ticketty-boo. Viv x

Lin Lane

Date: 1/5/2016 5:47:00 AM

So sweet. I felt like I was watching that first kiss. Well done, Viv.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/5/2016 7:22:00 AM

The best moments are those that happen spontaneously. The first kiss should never be forgotten~ it's sweet that you remember it and her name.

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 7:16:00 AM

A strange moment, unchoreographed, like when you stop to adjust your collar in night air. Perfectly natural, no lust, as I recall, just a punctuation in a slow walk with sparse conversation, just enjoying company before we said goodnight. Thanks, Lin. Viv x

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/5/2016 3:31:00 AM

WOW WOW WOW! This is a beauty. Good luck in the contest, Viv. :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/5/2016 7:18:00 AM

Same to you.... :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 7:13:00 AM

From the Queen of the sensual pen, I take that as a huge complement, considering it was a snapshot of a moment a long, long time ago. Still very vivid. All the best for this New year, by the way, Eileen. Viv x