Sweet Nothings

~ a heartprint ~

 

                             art ~ Mark Spain

 

I’ve never been to Paris

and yet…

 

I’ve watched the sunset over the River Seine

warmed by a kiss of a breeze

scented with chocolate and raspberry macarons

 

Your champagne lips whispered sweet nothings

 

I caught them,

                                savoring each delectable treat

a coy Audrey Hepburn

to your most charming Cary Grant

 

We danced

as slow as the lights flickering on the water

as graceful as the sweet nothings

shimmering in the moonlight

 

No

I’ve never been to Paris

and yet...

Reviews

[kentuck14]

I have to admit I've never been a romantic. But this is a very romantic poem that I've enjoyed. Maybe it's that Paris thing. Was in Paris with a buddy in Oct. '70. Should've stayed a bit longer . . . but we found it less than hospitable to US GI's in the Viet Nam era. Still it is a beautiful and exotic city. My middle daughter was proposed to at the top of the E. Tower. Thanks for the read.
Tom

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[William Liston]

I've never been to Paris, and yet ... reading this poem made me feel as though I have.
Serisously, the imagery in this poem is fantastic. I especially love how it appeals to all the senses as opposed to just one. The repetition of the "I've never been to Paris" line was also a good choice ... at the end, it made the poem feel open-ended, almost like a cliff hanger in prose. I enjoyed everything about this piece from the beautiful artwork to the words themselves. Bravo.

- William Liston

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed my poem. Mark Spain is the artist - one of my favorites. Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment :) julie

[Trace]

and yet....... no telling what the future brings,
beautiful poem that dances with romantic imagery.

Huggs, Trace

[MsJewel]

No telling...meet me in Paris??? Hugs, J

[Trace]

Meet me in the Bahamas.

[Poeticme]

Love the depth of this piece!!. Very romantic write!!. Thank you for sharing your heart

Poeticme

[MsJewel]

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate it very much :) Julie

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Beautiful picture and well written poem to boot. Enjoyed the read. I liked the mention of silver screen actors and actress. Tyfs!

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[J. J. Nightingale]

Those romantic interludes ..will take you to places you've never been....................:)....

Beautiful....Dreamy..

Jazzy

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome ..and I love the image !!!

[Dara]

I haven't been to Paris either but your poem placed me right in the middle of an outdoor cafe overlooking the river. I can almost taste the luscious French treats. Beautifully written and romantic as ever.

[MsJewel]

It is lovely to see you. Thanks for the wonderful comment :) Julie

[Paul Bell]

Who has to be in Paris. Right guy by your side. Paris will come to you.

[MsJewel]

Yes, I agree Paul. Thanks :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Deliciously romantic...I think you posted this one a while ago on the other site....I remember how wonderful it was. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi. I love the new pic. You look gorgeous :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, thanks, Julie. Lydi**

[andrew mitchell]

Yes never been to Paris but yet it felt like it plus all those old classic movies to implant the images of romance. A lovely write Julie