Sweet Strawberries & Sunflowers

for me.

picked fruit

and cut flowers 

brings back fond

memories of morning

bliss spent in sweet

serenity with you

that afternoon after

the sun escaped to

a distant horizon 

and evening shadows

ushered in a heavenly

summers lush breeze

and light raindrops 

licked our lips as

we stood there kissing

in the mist of a magic moment

and I found myself

very much in your

presence..

falling into your arms once more..

lured by

your charismatic charm

and more raindrops fell

late into a soft summer night

 of love

Reviews

[Abhilash Hegde]

what magnificent imagery here in this poem, it's so rich in form and just brings a breath of fresh air while reading this art-like write. as I read it, the whole scene came alive, like in a pleasant run through of magical moments. Strawberries and sunflowers - nothing like it, great imagery and wonderful expressions throughout the poem. enjoyed reading it. Thank you Fran.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks AH
for your kind
words; glad
you enjoyed;

[R.E. Ray]

A rarity, Fran... a romantic poem worth reading again and again. The imagery here is spectacular. By the third reading, I was thinking of the aromas and tastes, maybe some good wine with those strawberries on a moonlit night, rain falling on a tin roof. A perfect day/night captured in this poem.

[Fran Marie]

a little vino
is always a
addition
thanks so vey much

[R.E. Ray]

You're welcome.

[Gee]

And there's me thinking you had cast me from your memory :))
Ana P had summed this up perfectly

[Fran Marie]

parish the thought;
lol..thanks Gee..
I so appreciate;

[barleygirl]

I'm green with envy at such romantic writing. I'm not a romantic, but this is irresistible . . . nobody could read this without wishing to be one or the other of your couple. Great use of alliteration & other "sound" effects that make your words read like a tumbling brook. The title captures two of the most iconic aspects of "summer" for me! My strawberries have been so huge & red this summer! Thanks for taking me on a romantic scamper (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Fran Marie]

thanks dear Margie
I so appreciate your
reviews as always;

[Papaya]

so beautiful and ultra romantic.

[Fran Marie]

Thank you Ana;
I so appreciate;

[Chris Shaw]

Picked fruit, cut flowers evoke the senses. Sunflowers, sweet tasting fruit, all speak to me of summer. Something wonderful about strawberry picking and sampling as you go. And those raindrops on lips, add to the romance. Nicely set up for a night of loving.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

thanks Chris
I s o. appreciate
your kind words
even with covid
ever present ..i
always manage
to have m y summer
sunshine mixed
with my fave fruit and
flowers.;

[Jarek]

You are a glorious gust of melancholy, a glance of a photo, full of memories. Please do not change! You are wholesome.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Jarek
I. s o appreciate
your lovely review
on my poetry;

[Jarek]

The poetry created the review. Never forget it :)