AT BRIDGES END

meeting in the dark

AT Bridges End

 

'Tis a viscous fog

this eve we are to meet

a countdown moment

after a long stint apart at Bridges end

over a dark river

the sky the only light

save for a flickering lamp

sun drowsy fades purple and orange

damp with a paltry chill

 

I glance at my watch

shadows are upon me

a bit of trepidation

one orange lamp still winks through the vapor

he will reach me before long at bridges end

I am confident

Through the mist I perceive an obscured figure

I sense my heartbeat accelerate

he passes by the old lighthouse

I discern his vestige first

next, launch on a tricky footing

sure as ever his cloudy figure

we struggle to see through the blur

 

We meet at in the fullness of time

his wool coat on my face

private cologne, grubby beard

though we cannot gaze our eyes

we savor our lips that taste like honey

our noses adjoin and our tongues tantalize

I feel warmth between my thighs

we remain interlaced at bridges end

until our legs feel numb

we shall proceed to my flat

where our denuded bodies entwine until daybreak

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Betty,

This poem is sweetly romantic and softly erotic ... Enjoyed reading immensely ...

Marve

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you Marve, glad you enjoyed it...
all the beat, B.

[Alla Antsis]

Betty,
What an awesome title “At bridges end”!!!
Perfect setting of the stage, the mood…. story unfolds…. At the end still the night mist on my mind! Love it!

[Betty Hermelee]

Sorry for the belated response; thank you immensely for reading this!
Best, B

[Coyote Poetry]

I adore your new poetry dear Betty. You create place, your create situation and you make the reader believe every words. I wanted to read more. You took me on John Donne journey in your poetry. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank so much for your great support John!
Much appreciated....there are sequels to this poem!
Best, B

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Betty and you are welcome.

[Soren]

Most interesting. I like the beginning that like relationships begins in a fog, not knowing what we are in for. The light as a signal and guide to familiarity, then the encounter at first tentative then more familiar until it blooms into complete complete nakedness toward each other reveals who we are and acceptance of the other in a place of safety. Mysterious and romantic. Very nicely done.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank so much Soren for a perfect review!
Best, B

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Educational and entertaining for me. You educated me on two. Thank you for that. I always enjoy learning new words.

I really enjoyed reading the imagery, I mean seeing the imagery. You limned that well. I als9 enjoyed the overall scene. Wonderfully explained and expressed. Tyfs

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for a thoughtful review!
much appreciated...
Best, B

[William Michael Reeves]

Meeting at the fullness of time. Swollen in anticipation. Released in a morning misty dream. You were right, I should have read this one first. I think you're just pretending to be an old lady!

[Betty Hermelee]

I am an old lady, bit I can still dream right!
Lovely review W.
Best, B

[Ladysue]

Your first verse drew me in and the rest didn’t disappoint. It is a flawless mood setting throughout. I absolutely love the title. It’s perfect. This was full of excitement. A night where dreams settle into reality. Enjoyed it fully.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for a perfect review!
Hope you are well!
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

An action packed poem filled with delicious anticipation Betty. All under the cover of dark. Terrific ambience here and a promise of much excitement to come. Now that would be a night to remember. All the best dear friend.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Chris, a lovely review as usual.
Hope you are well,
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

All good dear Betty. Hope the same for you.

[Dave Brown]

an excellent, mood filled, emotion felt, involvement with the height of emotion
And a perfect place for it all to begin
Brides end, dark foggy night, the old lighthouse
really good stuff BESTB

[Betty Hermelee]

A thought, and a poem...near the ocean now, where fog rolls in! Back to the mountains soon.... thanks for a great review Dave
BESTB

[Pete]

so much happening. beautiful, heartfelt imagery, suspense, uncertainty, excitement, lust. you've got it all going on and oh that telling bridge of meeting up. not a bad place to cross over. i enjoyed every bit of it. top stuff betty ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Wow Pete what a great review, much appreciated!
Best, B