Memories of Summer

shooting stars and sands of time...

Summer romances are like shooting stars... 

a spectacular moment of light when 

the tide goes out and holds you tight... 

with the sands of time nipping at your toes 

Memories of closeness and promises made... 

only to be broken as the sunset fades 

Embraces of tenderness and shadows of smiles... 

will linger through the crispness of autumn 

and even when snowflakes cover the sand... 

and seagulls haunt the snowcapped waves  

Melodies of Vienna waltzes and violin strings... 

will keep me within the ambiance of your love 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

pretty tough to dance and be sad at the same time ... a graceful poem all the way through ..especially enjoyed the pulling of the tide on me toes in the sand ...clear memories of such things spring up ..i remember the where the when and the ocean, gulls and twilight ... just no one to dance with ;(
but that was ok...i gave myself over to the moon and stars ... and that wonderful floating sea gull ...and their cries punctuating the distance :) so glad to read this one this moening my friend ..you gave me a precious experience
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... the ultimate compliment... an older poem discovered by a poet with discerning pleasure for romance by the sea. I adore your enthusiasm for the tide and all the feelings we share. truly, Pat

[Jamestown]

This is a fantastic and very romantic piece,
completely enjoyed reading top to bottom,
full of imagery and sweet sentiment:)
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear James... a kaleidoscope of feelings
sustain us as we journey through life...
a prism of colors we wear as a crown of
blessings... truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

I was mesmerized by the "melodies of Vienna waltzes and violin strings." It's always hard saying goodbye to the seasons, but they'll return anew, shooting stars and all!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... we are a treasure of feelings
we have shared and continue to embellish
our wealth with seasons of beauty and summers
of never ending memories... thank you for sharing
the music of romance... truly, Pat

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a fantastically romantic poem... I sigh with such delight reading this.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dale... Lovely to know you enjoyed the
romantic music of the sea as tides come and go
with the feelings of bygone summers lingering
on the shores of memories. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Pat, this is perhaps the best poem I have ever read from you! "Even when snowflakes cover the sand...." heavy sigh! Yes, summer romances sometimes vanish when the calendar pages turn, but the memories remain. When those romantic melodies play, it brings it all back and the love is still felt. What a beautiful write this is. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia, "the moment of light holds you tight"...
I am bedazzled that you liked my poem.
A summer without romance is like a martini
without an olive... so they tell me... truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

What a great line! Pat, you always make me smile.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia... a smile is worth a thousand
blossoms in the spring...