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 :)

[ANTO]

Oooh I like 'silken new grass' very much
You guys paint an idyylic snapshot for the imagination here - such beauty !
Very well done both of you!
:))

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Anto :) Julie

[onceloved]

Another beautiful piece of writing again by you two I always look forward to reading them. You two always show how very close your friendship is. A touch of Naughty and so very beautiful too

[MsJewel]

Thank you Larry :) Julie

[Trace]

The painting you have chosen to compliment our words is perfect.
Thank you for inviting me along on this poetic moment.
I just love when our words combine
to create such a pretty and inspiring painting of thoughts and expressions.

What a wonderful way to welcome summertime.

You're the BEST.

Huggs, Trace

[MsJewel]

No...you're the best. Thank you for taking my ideas and creating something wonderful. Hugs, Julie

[Trace]

This one was fun and challenging because of the phrases you gave me to work with
And the premiss of describing an hour of bliss.

I am so glad you liked my ideas
and how we incorporated each others words into a cohesive and beautiful poem.

[KWP]

i can feel the weight of the other, the warmth from the sun, I wish to taste those strawberries - that tough his touch sending tingles through my soul - and yes - oh yes if only to capture that moment a while longer - nice painting you have creates I can even see the sun hitting the dewdrops in summer - lovely read XX

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely words :) Julie

[Jamestown]

Another fantastic piece of work, with beautiful wording
and imagery:)
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie