Your Delicious Face

Walking beside the ocean always fills me with emotion
Reminiscing of that special day when first I saw your face
You were swimming in the deep blue sea and passing by you waved at me
I caught my breath, as time stood still, my heart began to race 

You swam into the distance, although I begged you not to go
But deep inside I know you came to say you loved me so
Since then I’ve seen you many times, such warmth you bring into my soul
For each time that I see your smile it gives me peace just for a while

That day had been our happiest, as we picnicked by the sea
You said you loved me more than life, as you proposed to me
I paused a little, for a joke; your sad face on, my dear sweet bloke
And then we went in for a swim the sea so calm and warm within

For just a second I glanced away towards the beach beyond
And as I turned to talk to you, you were not there, you’d gone 
I screamed your name; I went berserk; my mind went crazy it would not work
They searched all night to no avail; my life stood still, yours was curtailed 

But now we have this special time so poignant and so precious
For when my heart begins to race I search for your delicious face
I am the only one to see, your wave, your smile, you’re in the sea
And one day you will take my hand, as I sit waiting on the sand
Our time will come when we will swim, together as we always planned


Written 3rd November 2018
For Competition Tell Me a Story 2 - picture 2 Girl on the Beach
Sponsor Brenda Chiri
6th placement

Contest Brian's Choice 3
Sponsor Brian Strand
HONORABLE MENTION
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Barden Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 11:08 PM
Happy Cinco de Mayo and sincere congratulations for your HM in Brian's contest, Ann - keep up the great work! I hope you are staying safe and sound, My Friend - blessings! :o) <3
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May 6, 2020 at 12:24 AM
Bless you dear Gregory and thank you so much for your joyous greetings. I am thrilled to hear from you my friend and keep safe and well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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May 5, 2020 at 1:18 PM
Emotions come to the surface easily in this beautifully poignant poem. Ann. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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May 5, 2020 at 1:53 PM
Thank you so much Susan, for your congratulations and your lovely comments. I really appreciate your visit Susan, thank you. Keep safe and well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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November 9, 2018 at 8:46 AM
Hi Ann, dropping by with much deserved congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful write. Have a wonderful Friday....Mike.
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November 9, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Thank you so much Vladislav for your lovely comments. So nice to meet you and I hope your Friday is good too. Ann x
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