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 :)

[Ana B.]

A breathtaking collaboration, a passionate beauty and smoothness, gorgeous write :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words lovely Ana :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and amazing poetry.
"With a fragrant perfume adrift on the breeze
the sensation of you…next to me…
breathtaking"
You made the place come alive in vision and in smell. Good to drift to perfect places we cannot forget. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you my dear friend :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Julie.

[Robert]

Remembering, looking back. This was a descriptive piece reflecting on a moment in time. It was lovely and expressed so well. Nice Julie.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Robert :) Julie

[WILDERNESS]

Is it not sweeter than a foolish kiss
or to bear your bodies weight upon my breast?

Beautiful............. from the undisputed queen of sensuality..............

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This has a n air of a Victorian or Edwardian romantic tale with its gentility and word choice and the cool warm picture painted.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment John :) Julie

[andrew mitchell]

The imagery is just a wonderful read and how well each style blended into one. Nice work Guys!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Andrew :) Julie

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Great collaboration, Julie and Trace. Romantic summer in the sunlight. :) Rudi

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Rudi :) Julie

[Valentine]

You have complemented each others style of writing in this gem. Valentine

[MsJewel]

Thank you Kathie. Trace is always a delight. :) Julie

[Troy Henson]

The imagery in this is wonderful. Every line and word felt. The love and passion projected here made me smile. Masterful write. Well done to you both.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled we left you with a smile :) Julie

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wonderful collaboration, Julie... you and Trace have found great harmony in words and the painting is so apt... isn't that what we all long for, a moment? Love the scent and colour of this one... gorgeous!

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much. Trace and I have been writing together for a long time. It's always fun. I'm thrilled you enjoyed our collab. :) Julie