The Summer of ‘49

(teenage kids)

a claustrophobic journey in
a packed coach of day trippers

find sweethearts posed for a
snapshot moment on Southend pier

the heat of a burnished summer sun
not lost in Kodak monochrome

he with his sweater over a shoulder
casual in white open collared cotton

she with away day hair tousled and fair
a radiant smile focused on his eyes

she has found her ever after with a
penniless uni student of physics

he has found his soul mate and a mother
to a future brood of contentment

theirs was a match made in the stars
foundations of a home built to last

Reviews

[FGFRANKLIN]

Heavenly shades of romance and young love when the heart is alive in every nerve and the mind is seduced by youth. You can feel the nostalgia like a scalloped edged black and white photograph and the almost warm breeze from that summer's day. What a wonderful trip into the past.

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is a gift Fabian. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love the two line formation you've given this, Chris . It reads with all the prowess of a seasoned writer, leaving this reader a little green with envy. I love it! Especially the line expressing the heat of a "burnished summer sun, not lost in kodak monochrome." Well versed with great execution of style!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Kelly, you are far too kind with your review. Thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed this read which is about my mum and dad. I found an old photograph in my mum’s personal effects, that I hadn’t seen before. A little bit of treasure. Just had to poem it. Have a great weekend dear poet.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Oops, weekend?? I am getting ahead of myself and I am still half asleep. Make that, have a good Wednesday Kelly:)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's hump day, that's what we call Wednesday's here in the states. It's the middle of the week, and the weekend is definitely in view!

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem dear Chris. A story of love in so few words.
"theirs was a match made in the stars
foundations of a home built to last"
I loved the above lines and thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry for love.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote for this lovely review. My parents had a true love story. They lived a few doors apart as teenagers. It grew from there and never faltered.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Mk.t.g]

"theirs was a match made in the stars
foundations of a home built to last"
Loved these particular verses, Chris! Really admire your writing style
Mk.t.g

[Chris Shaw]

Another encouraging review from you. So pleased that you enjoy my writing. Have a great day.

Chris

[Mk.t.g]

Your welcome! You too, have a wonderful and joyous day.
Kindly,