Zephyr

Gentle zephyr, now caress me
like the tender words which ere he
whispered to me, so did beguile 
to let him stay a little while
and dine the night from my fruit tree.

We’ll sail my yacht, we two, said he
on gentle zephyr to Capri
there we can honeymoon a while
after I walk you down the aisle
he smiled, and I said let it be.

This morn I woke and what to see,
his yacht no longer at the quay.
I gave an inch, he took a mile
then left without a look, a smile;
gentle zephyr breezed him from me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Wow that was unexpected ending love how you did the zephyr theme
Miller Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Thank you Andrea
Bell Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Beware of Zephyrs baring gifts, or taking gift. lol
Miller Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 3:01 AM
indeed, thank you for the visit
Andresen Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 2:58 AM
- "I gave an inch, he took a mile" ... that says a lot about his true face, Terry - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Miller Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Thank you so much
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