impeccable freckles

impeccable freckles

A Chapter by Lyn Anderson
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for Lydia -- who is so damned good at recounting lost loves. For Neville -- whose romantic adventures always entice, and to Relic -- who regrets his roaming hands

"
His freckles were

impeccable;


His eyes an impossible shade

of earthy green flecked fire ...


His lips softly hardening 

youth's clumsy desire ...


Summer sweat in the attic,

and his "Little Red Corvette" was just too fast ...


Those days she will remember

and maybe even regret ...


Too young to know 

all she'd come to wonder,


The could haves

she wouldn't do yet ...




© 2019 Lyn Anderson


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oh wow, yes, I do remember such moments in time when lines were approached but not crossed and wondering later on about what ifs

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

Yes. It's funny, reconnecting with old flames that never went all that far … a nice camaraderie an.. read more
You have an amazing line-up of inspirations (above) but to me, this sounds like YOU! ALL YOU! I'm thinking this sounds less like something out of your personal experience (as you sometimes write) & more like an imaginary artistic creation that harkens back to a classic unforgettable song. This puts us right back there in the middle (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

Ah yes, but the boy with impeccable freckles is a dear (but far) internet friend now. Madly in love .. read more
I don't relate to his freckles and whatnot but I do appreciate his ride
Dave B

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

Lol. Thanks much
A great tribute and flashback on old desires and the thought that they seemed to fill every waking moment when I was younger. Yummy, nostalgic and full of whimsy. I like the pairing and mention of the song as well. Too good!

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

Too kind. Thank see ya
dear Lyn... your poetry has an aire of young love and freckles with green eyes and a song to touch the innocence of passion. We had our last high school reunion because of our age. But memories of our youth still linger as the leaves of December. truly love your dedications. As ever, Pat

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

Thanks so much. I think there are some things that truly become sweeter with time
Ah, this one brings me back to the days of "submarine races" and drive in movies! I am honored you dedicated this one to me...and two other great poets on this site! Love that Prince song too! Wonderful work. Lydi**

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

It so reminded me of all your romantic reminiscing ... Thanks
Lydia Shutter

5 Years Ago

I am honored...truly!
Love it. Perhaps it is the mention of green eyes, which always conjures a raven haired Irish beauty that I was lucky enough to get lucky with. She must have liked me too, because I don't recall a single slap meeting my cheek or her voice screamiing for me to shut up.

(some time later, after falling into an Irish trance...)

I do hate to be picky, as I have never had occasion to with your work, but surely you meant to say Neville's misadventures. :)
(shh! Keep that to yourself, he looks pretty big and idnt that far away from me) :)

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

The subject of this poem is a Newfoundlander, of English and Irish descent i believe. Thanks for the.. read more
this is so damn good.. certainly one of your recent best.... thank you my friend... just tell me tho.. how did you know about my freckles.... Neville

Posted 5 Years Ago


Neville

5 Years Ago

so be it.. as long as ya happy and no one gets hurt...
Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

At the time, this boy broke my heart in at least three places. But, well, now I look back on it affe.. read more
Neville

5 Years Ago

good to hear that
Great song and poem, Lyn. Summer sweat in the attic. In my case it was a basement. lol Smiling here. Thanks. :)

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

Basements aren't common where i was a teenager... :) glad to make you smile and assuage your guilty .. read more

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Added on January 12, 2019
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Lyn Anderson
Lyn Anderson

Toronto, Ontario, Canada



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