In the Sunlight

~ a collaboration by Trace and MsJewel

                       Art ~ Gary Benfield

 

 

The fields were ripe, the strawberries sweet

on vines intertwined, glistening from the dew

through summers warm golden flecks

silken new grass sprung forth from meadows green

 

We stood a moment in the sunlight

a moment uncounted by time

to sigh…

                                                                                to swoon…

               

With nary the touch of your hand in mine

                          the leaves rustled

long branches bending to the wind

                                your tender lips beckoned

 

The scene summoned emotions unfamiliar…

 

Is it not sweeter than a foolish kiss

or to bear your bodies weight upon my breast?

 

With a fragrant perfume adrift on the breeze

the sensation of you…next to me…

breathtaking

 

                                                Yes, for a moment

                                                                                   summer held us

                                                                               … in the sunlight

Reviews

[MAC]

okay my initial review was silence, however that just doesn't work well in this format. this amazing write has such a simple, classic feel to it. with every word whispered i fell deeper into a romantic black and white movie completely surrounded by the longing passion of wishes and hope. another excellent write about love Julie and Trace. would say more but my silent side gets jealous. :)

sincerely, Mark

[MsJewel]

Thank you my dear friend. I know Trace will appreciate your kind words as well. :) Julie

[MAC]

you are welcome Julie :)

[jeannemarie coulter]

exquisite start to finish...just opened and flowed so beautifully image into image...well penned, indeed...

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Olivia Ansa-Sam]

This poem evokes emotions. I love the line " The scene summoned emotions unfamiliar" Unfamiliar, depicts exciting, adventure and a new experience. Very nice piece!

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much :) Julie

[Sammi]

Oh oh oh this is so beautiful Julie it took my heart's breath and sent sensual shivers to all my pleasurable places.
Lucky boy this Trace is to have such a gorgeous lady share his pen.

I wish someone cared this way about me,
Sammi xx

[MsJewel]

You are so sweet. Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Sammi]

So are you, Julie xx

[Ruth]

Wonderful collaboration! Melts nicely into one piece and a vision of beauty and radiance!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Poppy :) Julie

[sinNsincerity]

Such a sweet tone and the lightness does give great imagery towards summer.
I especially loved the vision of the leaves and the long branches in the wind.
Great collaboration!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[~]

I can dance spellbound under the colors and the tales whispered through this poem.

What a darling piece from both of you!!!

xoxo

[MsJewel]

Thank you lovely lady! :) Julie

[Michael Wright]

Quite warm and inviting piece. Thank you for sharing

[MsJewel]

Thank you Michael :) Julie

[dan]

The weight of love expressed in this write is overwhelming in its tender wordplay. My compliments to the both of your for this stand-out collaboration. This piece could perhaps outshine the stars when the sunlight rests for tomorrows. take care...dan

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[SmittyJas]

Can there be anything more romantic than this summer's warm breeze and a kiss

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jim :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

There is a hint of the forbidden between the lines here. The romance and seduction are so real. The imagery touches on all the senses. Julie, this is one of those, "wish I had written that" poems! Wonderful. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you for the lovely comment and compliment Lydi :) Julie