She found him there,
sleeping in the alley
whilst the rain was pouring down.
She decided to take him home
and set him before the fire,
if only to make him feel human.
All she knew of this man,
was the smile behind tattered clothes
as people passed with nonchalance.
He may as well have been a statue,
watching the city spin around him,
standing there on the corner
with a hat in hand to catch stray change.
She handed him trousers and a shirt
that she found in the attic
and showed him to the washroom.
She smiled, walking to the kitchen
to put on a pot of stew.
Just as she was serving dinner,
she was stunned to see
this handsome gentleman walk in.
He had the same humble eyes,
but as he pulled out her chair,
she stood, mesmerized
by the charm of this stranger
who seems to have stolen her heart.
Forgoing small talk for silence,
looking deep into each others eyes,
trying to decipher what exactly it means
to feel such enchantment.
After having satisfied their hunger,
she invites him to retreat into the den,
where several candles adorn the marble mantle.
Open fire now radiating generous warmth
and the glow of embers,
mirrors the crimson drapes
that frame the bay window.
Amazed at the transformation,
she could not help but hold her gaze steadfast,
whilst he spoke of circumstance and fate.
She reached to comfort him,
her hands seeming so small within his
as she traces his journey in admiration
with her delicate fingertips.
He savors the softness of her touch.
Then by some twist of fate
they were drawn to each other
with such a force of indisputable passion.
She impulsively draped her frame into his lap,
staring upwards as if mapping his face,
so that she might remember every detail
should this be their first and only encounter.
Whilst the subtle glow of moonlight
begins to seep through frosted windows,
He leans forward,
as though driven by destiny - not instinct,
it is now, this perfect moment in time,
that lips finally meet with a tender, knowing caress
and the light from the candles
fade into the darkness.
Author notes
Written with some very highly appreciated assistance from my AP cuz poet2angels (Lynda) who has a distinct flair for all things romantic, concept was mine but the piece has come together so seamlessly it's like it was from one mind. Thanks so much cuz. To all who read I hope you enjoy and have a tissue box ready.
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Excellent,
Just read this on your partners page, excellent job you two, creating beauty indeed, thanks for this lovely write to read.
Peace sis, and friend, Timothy
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wow a great poem very well written i was there every word nd could picture it well...
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Thanks so much for sending me the link to this amazing piece!!!! It's amazing and I hung onto each line. Maybe you could do a part 2 sometime? I hated to reach the end myself.
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Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed, perhaps we may just consider doing a follow up piece.
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WOW! You sure know how to tell a story. I felt my heart flutter more than once as I read this piece. I just wanted the story to go on and on...I very much enjoyed readind this wonderful piece!
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WOW! You sure know how to tell a story. I felt my heart flutter more than once as I read this piece. I just wanted the story to go on and on...I very much enjoyed readind this wonderful piece!
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WOW
Both of you are just hopeless romantics
and I adore you both for creating such a beautiful "tissue using" piece of poetry!!
Talk about a destiny lending a hand....
This just stirs all the romance within my heart to sigh!
Big Sigh~~~~~~
Lovely poetry penned by 2 very talented poets!!!
Love it!
Hope to see more from you both!!!
Jazzy
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Beautiful
this is amazing, beyond words. both of you did an outstanding job with this poem. very romantic. this is breath taking and I love it so much.
fate/destiny amazing who we may meet in our lives, who we are drawn to. one never knows who might be the one.
excellent job Daddy, you and your cousin did a marvelous job.
I love you
kat
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Thank you my daughter, I guess I am a hopeless romantic at heart. I am glad you like it, I don't know why by I just had this idea of a beggar becoming a lover. I made the background too by the way. again thanks for the lovely comment, I love you too.
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Sigh...
I do believe we created a very beautiful piece, Cuz!
As you said it just seemed to flow so easily from these 2 hearts...
Thank you for allowing me to assist with your wonderful concept...
Lynda
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It was a pleasure to write with you, the only editing that was required was to paste each others additions into MS word.
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