A cottage by the sea

An easy breezy getaway has only what you need

When I gaze into your eyes I see the horizon 

as ships pass in the night by the light of 

the North Star... 

The gale winds blow over the jagged rocks 

as dreams lay quietly on the beach 

where sweethearts found a retreat... 

Remembering the woodsy warmth of 

a hearth crackling with delight in spite of 

love's embers glowing dim with tears... 

Imagine the northern lights as moments 

of ecstasy relived within the memories 

of seaside romantic getaways... 

A charismatic view of summertime love 

to create an escape of happy everafter 

tucked away for a cold winter slumber... 

Reviews

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As always, a beautifully imagined piece of writing.

Soothing images to caress and warm the heart through the cold days of winter.

Loved the subtle contrast throughout between cheerful memories and the slight melancholy such rememberance can bring.

Very nicely written, Pat. Well Done.

[Dara]

Simply beautiful Pat. I can feel the nostalgia in every carefully constructed line. This truly is a masterpiece of a romantic write.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dara... you are a seeetheart to review
"A cottage by the sea" ... The seaside is so romantic and brings back memories from childhood when we would build sand castles and find treasures in the sand. May your journey bring you to the seaside with all its magic and moments of nostalgia. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Summertime love near the sea. Ahhhh...fairy tale romance. The imagery is just lovely, Pat. I liked the image you chose to accompany your words too. Great job. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... sea air is an aphrodisiac... your review is like waves against the shore of dreams dancing to romantic overtures of
Mozart... truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

mm so romantic ..covers the sea, the shores the skies the lights and warm hearth ... so few words ..and it delivers ..i find myself taking those memories for my own in preparation for the long cold winters ahead ..nice one says i!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... your review is like a balmy breeze on a summer day. I am ready to face the world with a smile. May your day be blessed with the scent of peonies personified. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Pat ..i love peonies ... vibrant spring flower ...hardy in all climates it seems ... smell intoxicating and they harbor the ant world .. i haven't seen them since i moved to the old mountains in the Ozarks ... i should seek to plant some ... i think i will ... and name them Pat! :)))

[Patricia Wedel]

Peonies perfume guaranteed to attract poets and writers of romance... dancing among the elves at twilight...

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[Sami Khalil]

"as dreams lay quietly on the beach
where sweethearts found a retreat"

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... gathering seashells and heartbeats ... walking in the coolness of memories... truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

" the woodsy warmth of
a hearth crackling with delight in spite of
love's embers glowing dim with tears"

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... the magic of a winter night
touched by firelight... truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Your poems awaken even dead loves and bring them back to life eternal. When done, there is no escape from that magical world of the now and the ever after. Gorgeous...:)..............

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... if you are fortunate to have beautiful memories, you are wealthy ever after... a soft pillow with the scent of lavender blue.... truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

So true. Truly welcome...:::)))

[Coyote Poetry]

I need a month by the sea. Romance and morning walks. A perfect place to know.
"Imagine the northern lights as moments
of ecstasy relived within the memories
of seaside romantic getaways... "
I believe the most of us need a seaside vacation. Thank you Patricia for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... how charming to read your review. Northern Lights are there to soothe our broken hearts and to give us hope for moments to remember. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

You were lucky and you are welcome dear Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John ... embraced by the light... truly blessed... Pat