An Unfinished Summer

An Unfinished Summer

 

With the beard and in that certain light

he looked

a bit like Jesus Christ, or so she thought

he might ..

At least the way he looked when in the

movies

And she loved him like that throughout

summer

With his long hair, love beads, patched

jeans ..

those Marlboro lights and frayed velvet

jacket ..

Pray tell, what more might a girl from

up country want ..

As she savoured each moment till …

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

This poem made me think of the book 'Illusions' by Richard Bach about a reluctant messiah. Barnstormer not unlike your character. And I thought about our perception of Jesus based on ancient art. Then I contemplated on the character Jesus in the walking dead. Your poem made me think many things. I like it!

[Neville]

I am most grateful for your visiting my little scribble Bill and honoured too by the words you pinned to this page beneath it .............. Neville

[Lisasview]

Such fun.. might be fantastic beginning for a book.. Brings me back to my days as a young person in Hollywood, Ca.
Lisa, now in Spain

[Neville]

thank you Lisaview ................ a welcome and much appreciated visit my friend ........... Neville

[Lisasview]

Your most welcome Neville!!

[Neville]

.................................... :)

[Robert Trakofler]

I have no doubt the fellow in this poem was indeed a handsome devil he may have looked like Jesus but after all, we all know that Neville rhymes with devil:) I was merely a glint in the 60s and a toddler in the 70s but I did wear flowers in my hair:)

[Neville]

cheers Robert .. Neville

[lightsong]

This ignites in me a special kind of romance and passion, this kind that comes with spring, warm, sweet... can't be expressed. this one has a really special favor to me.

[Neville]

then let's call it a gift G Girl .......... just as your kind note to me is considered a gift :)

[William Richards]

Such a beautiful character description done through a poem. Really got a clear image of who this person was and the narrator's longing for him

[Neville]

what an absolutely delightful comment you have so kindly pinned to this page sir .. many thanks indeed ............. Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

oh Nev ... you are a killer aren't you!? ... i love this .. for all the 60s in it and ... well ... she loved him then ... and that was something eh!? :))))))))))) totally enjoyed reading me friend and wishing you very well ... glad I did not miss this and all your other gems sir!
E.
ps. I hitch hiked up from Taos, NM back then to see my Grams who had a stroke .. I stopped at one of my Auntie's homes and my little cousin Annie (about 8 years old) took to me and we walked around the nearby park .. later she told me she thought I was Jesus ... oh my ... I still get such a kick out of that .. God bless you young man ... through the real guy Jesus :)))))))))))) love and peace

[Neville]

what a treat to find you here this early morn my good friend .. as per usual Gene, you really are too kind so for that alone, I thank you .. and I am tickled pink by your account of yonks ago, I think I would be smiling too .. Bless you Gene .. Peace, Love & All Good Things be upon ya :))))

N.

[Samuel Dickens]

Seconds before reading this, I listened to Pete Townsend doing Dylan's "North Country girl", and it seemed to set the mood of love and wanting, though with genders switched. With summer and object of desire suddenly gone, one can only relish memories. Ah, but isn't that life? Very fine writing, my friend.

[Neville]

I am truly honoured Sam, not only by your visit but by the kind, well reasoned & encouraging comment you have left behind ... I was listening to Pete T only the other day .. yesterday in fact & Dylan too ........................ Hope you & yours are all safe n well my friend ..... Neville

[Ken Simm.]

Excellent Neville. Got me thinking who it described. Whoever I would like to be him.

[Neville]

cor blimey guvnor, thank you so very bloomin much :)

[KAREN]

Nicely penned! The imagery you painted here was awesome!

[Neville]

I really am most honoured & humbled by your visit & heart-warming comment my friend ... Bless you n true ........ Neville :)

[KAREN]

You are most welcome!

[Neville]

then I am just gonna thank you all over .. I do mean all over again Thank you ................. :)

[KAREN]

You are very welcome!

[alanwgraham]

Great Neville. You've caught that brief spell perfectly when everything seemed possible but of course it didn't last.. Unfortunately I'm old enough to remember.
Take care,
Alan

[Neville]

Thanks a million Alan, I am so glad you stopped by these words today.. Take care too my friend & stay safe,
Neville