Lovers Avenue

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 28 Aug 2013
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27 comments
 

Vehement – dreamy lovers

we ambled the leafy avenue

hand in hand...enveloped by

a canopy of arching trees,

 

we marvel at their complex system,

as branches zigzag and bow...creating

an umbrella of shade...where birds trill

out their pleasing – melodic songs,

 

shafts of brightness emit glistening jewels

of sunlight...flickering like stars through

quivering leaves...hypnotising our senses

as we stroll the sun kissed shadows.

 

My arm snakes the curves of your slender waist,

as that half moon smile lights up those dimpled

cheeks, we two souls both in tune...no words are

needed just a simple touch...then my heart melts.

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Bee on

Hi Jenny.

I really enjoyed this. It's a happy read that for some reason, also left me feeling sad for the past. A very beautiful picture, well written.

Bee

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Bee,  I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem.  I know what you mean about the past,  but at least we have those special memories.  Thank you for sharing your thoughts.  Hope the sun's shining down on you today.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

I liked it too. I liked the half moon smile and the captured memory. Is it the word vehement at the beginning that makes it a little sad? Just a little. Catherine

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Catherine,  many thanks for reading this poem.  Glad you enjoyed reading.  Sorry about the word vehement making it sad,  I just wanted to convey the intense feelings that these two people had for each other. Hope the weather in Bristol is sunny for you today.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

This is cetainly rich in compact descriptiions, Jenny. I especially like the middle 2 stanzas describing the structure and effects of the complex branch tunnel. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for reading Rhiannon and for your kind comment.  Trees are so wonderful and give so much pleasure...I'm glad you picked out those middle stanzas.  Thanks again.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

Hello Jenny. Not really sad - just thought the 'vehement' might make it ambiguous in the way of trying to believe it. But what you said makes sense. Bristol quite warm and just walked miles home from work - up some very tree-filled streets! Catherine

 

Submitted by VeraClark on

This is just so pretty and serene, Jenny. The images of the tree struck me, too, like a complex universe of their own.

Is it for this week's I.P? Just a thought, it should be because it fits right in.

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Lovely images Jenny. It made me sigh with gentle joy.  Your poetry is so good lately, so sensitive. 

Linda

Submitted by iDrew on

Warm cuddle.  Warm fuzzy cuddle.  Lovely with loveliness. 

 

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much editors for those lovely cherries.  This was a special poem, that I enjoyed writing and now it's even more special.  Thank you again.  Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Catherine,  thanks for coming back.  I think every readers interpretation of a poem is different and I understand completely what you mean.  Thanks again.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Vera,  you know I agree with you about the complex system of  trees.  I didn't write it as an IP,  but can see what you mean.  Your comment means a lot to me and I appreciate you letting me know your thoughts.  Thanks so much.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Linda,  have been in one of my nature moods of late with the poetry,  it seems to be on my mind a lot and just have to get the words down.  Glad you enjoyed reading this poem,  it's always good to get feedback and I welcome your words.  Thank you so much.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Drew,  what a great comment, love those words...'Warm fuzzy cuddle!'  Thank you so much for taking the time to read this poem and leave a comment,  I really appreciate it so much.  Thanks again.  Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

This is so very beautiful, Jenny...one of your many best;-)  Well done on the more than deserved cherries.  I must admit, reading this really did make my heart glad.

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Really so happy you liked this poem Tina,  your comments are always so refreshing.  Thankyou for letting me know.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Bear,  I couldn't agree with you more, about the world needing all the gentleness it can get.  I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem and appreciate you letting me know.  Thank you.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by samhennig on

Really beautiful 

Sam Hennig

Submitted by samhennig on

Really beautiful 

Sam Hennig

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Sam,  thank you so much for reading my poem and I'm so happy that you thought it was beautiful.  Made my morning.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by The royster on

Don't think I can add much to the above Jenny.

I love this, so heart felt and sentimental at the same time.  Lucky Fella .     Roy

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Roy,  really appreciate you reading my poem and thank you so much for the great comment...glad you enjoyed.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by scratch on

Sorry Jenny I missed this one, that didn't reduce my pleasure though.  Beautiful.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi scratch,  please don't be sorry,  I more than appreciate your words and you reading.  There is so much to take in on abc tales,  it would take a life time to get through everything.  Glad you enjoyed the poem.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by whiskywolf on

I understand the feeling of sentimentality other readers felt after finishing this work; your writing is very engaging, so upon finishing and becoming suddenly aware of yourself again, the imagery remains for us to mull over but the presence of the moments you described is lost to the real world.

Sorry, this comment makes sense in my head! Essentially, I mean to say I liked it!

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there whiskywolf,  I'm so pleased you could take something from this poem.  I know what you mean about the presence of the moment being lost to the real world.  It was about another time back in the past,  when life was so much easier and not so hectic.  I can completely see where you are coming from and I'm just so happy that you enjoyed.  Thank you for reading and your great comment.  Jenny.