Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts

Friday, May 22, 2015

Jazz Man's Song


Notice the tide rolling
with the punches
not the way I do
battling life’s challenges
sea foam tossed in the air
strong Atlantic breeze
blows the tender sound
of the Jazz Man
always reminding me of home
looking out beyond the horizon
the sea never comes to an end
unlike the sweet songs
that are carried by the wind
from strumming fingers
on strings of gold
stirring up seashells
while conjuring images
bare feet running on the sand
you unknowingly remind me
with a riff now and then
that off in the distance
as the notes rise above
the tide will come and the tide will go
sometimes high and not always low

...play me another song my sweet Jazz Man

© 2015 TrilbyYates

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

I Long For You

The moon hangs low 
wrapping the night 
in a magical blanket 
of Florence city lights 
Off in the distance 
late night cathedral 
bells ring 
Roof top view 
overlooking 
the Arno River 
Lights glisten 
on the Ponte Vecchio 
Lovers walk holding hands;
a kiss and a photo op 
A lifetime of memories made  -
Locks of love 
tell their own story
Slowly sipping a glass 
of local Merlot
I wonder how many 
of those stories 
have stood 
the test of time 
A toast to you 
and yours 
and all that have come 
and gone before and after
 - Eyes wide with amazement 
I can't help but wonder...
What it would feel like, 
what would it be like 
to share such moments 
To point to the stars 
and make a connected wish
To share our favorite vino 
Chat about the days experience;
give and take
your perspective 
and mine intertwine 
What would I think 
if you held my face 
in your hands 
and kissed my mouth 
Whispering I love you bella 
Taking my breath away 
Stopping time,
earth moves;
all the cliches 
all the romantic poetic verse 
tossed together 
impacting my heart 
like a hurricane
- Roof top view 
overlooking 
the Arno River 
Lights glisten 
on the Ponte Vecchio
a rush of wind 
my emotions
are as clear
as the view
stars shine bright
above the city of Florence
and my heart knows
... I long for you 

© 2015 TrilbyYates

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Streets Of Stone

Deeply blue slightest hint 
of Tuscan golden light 
seeps through clouded skies;
while God like images dance about
- and cathedral bells ring... 
Brilliance not defined 
by the written word,
or captured moments 
looking glass lens 
Nikon click and go immortal
I could fall in love here 
I could walk the streets of stone
Sidestepping with delight 
the sudden fly-by motorino 
- warm breeze softens the blow
Street art political figures 
shout out to passers by 
Democracy was never crystal clear 
here on ancient stucco walls 
that hold secrets 
from a turbulent past
Not unlike the way 
lovers hold one another 
in the calm of a Firenze night
I could fall in love here
I could walk the streets of stone
Sidestepping with delight 
the sudden fly-by motorino 
- warm breeze softens the blow
Past and present mesh together 
while gently caressing seductive eyes 
reach beyond the language barrier
The way your hand would fit into mine 
- and our long walks remembering a time BC
I could fall in love here
I could walk the streets of stone
Sidestepping with delight 
the sudden fly-by motorino 
- warm breeze softens the blow 

© 2015 TrilbyYates
motorino
motorino
motorino
motorino

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Dazzling My Senses

All the human elements 
lined up with perfection
- the tangible and the abstract...
The underlying passions and dreams;
the insecurities and vulnerabilities - risk factors 
We all have our fantasies
tucked away quietly at times,
joyful exhilaration at others - how risqué
- slightest blush at the thought
I tumbled willfully without intention
into a gentle comforting place
as if magically conjured up 
by some unknown source;
Moirai song of fate 
pleasantly lulling away 
any sense of fear - or logic
Surprised how perfectly 
your hand fit into mine;
sand and sea - intoxicating...
A sense of knowing reassured
an unwillingness to turn away
Admitting that sometimes
I fall down the rabbit hole - with eyes wide
Alice In Wonderland's flawed belief
questioning all that is good 
and all that is grand,
all that is outstanding 
and unique - simply sublime
Smiling at the familiarity 
acknowledged by the look in your eyes
My life has become a free fall 
 - with no expectations
Allowing me to keep clear 
of becoming judgmentally minded
So while thunder storms 
and high humidity swirled around us 
dazzling my senses...
 - you leaned in and kissed me once more ~

© 2014 TrilbyYates 

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Happier Days Are On The Rise

Surprised at the emotions
spurred by photographs of you
a past romance and tenderness
not forgotten.
But a touch of fear
begins to surface - a simple notion
from chest to throat,
a slight pulse rise.
What if you feel
my lingering thoughts,
as they pass from here to there?
Would you even care?
No barriers when the mind
shoots energy into time and space;
dare I enter this long ago place?
...the wave surfaces
once more...

I have often wondered
about you,
and all that you
would become.
Never regretting
moments shared;
entangled lovers,
even as we exposed
the most vulnerable
parts of ourselves...
Was it a lack of trust
that spiraled the two of us
in a different direction?
As your hand slipped from mine,
there seemed little to be said -
no loss of affection, 
it was never about rejection...
there was no reason, no rhyme
...warmhearted
words remain unspoken...

Our lives intertwined
repeatedly over time
as if the Gods had a plan.
Now, as I look to my left
there is a young boy
that mirrors images of innocence,
a youthful - you and me.
And, although I knew intuitively;
fear being my only guide,
of what was meant to be.
Consequences ebb and flow
today with reason and with rhyme
all my purpose and intent
I continually suppose...
What might have been - 

Choices made and reality borrowed
there is always time for tears and sorrow
I have had my share - you too, I may never know.
But I will always remember one thing to be true
it was a gentler time shared between
me and you...
Happier days are on the rise ~


© 2014 TrilbyYates     

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Angel Dove

Romantic sunset 
slips 
into the abyss 
another 
solitary slumber 
while the man 
in the moon 
rises 
to the occasion 
off in the distance 
love shadows 
clarity 
never coming 
into full view 
star light 
star bright 
lost on the wishes 
of the night 
all that matters 


Heaven above 
baby's breath 
angel dove...

 

© 2013 Trilby

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Your Bracelet

A nondescript package 
arrived one day 
when the earth felt 
like it had stopped moving
and a continuous chill 
ran from my spine 
to the center of my chest 
breathing became a bore
without intention 
or respect
to slip away 
from coast to coast
shore to shore
would have been 
more than an effort 
time worthy energy spent
but here before me
a simple wrapping
revealing secrets 
sweet love affair
silver and gold 
lightening circles 
around and around 
sparks shooting 
memories 
across the sky 
flooding questions
who are you 
and who am I
prompting such 
sentimental remembrance
when time passes by
...I wear your bracelet
   
© 2013 Trilby

Monday, September 2, 2013

Wonder About You

Gentle motion 
sway 
your eyes reach 
across 
the distance and time 
remain the same
for me...
I often wonder about you
I often dream about you
never completely
sub-level mind
bend
unable to 
let go
...of
long talks
hand in hand 
slow walk 
from your car 
to mine
dock side 
harbor lights 
soften the moments
still frame 
halo glow 
surrounds 
that first kiss 
tender words 
spoken
your  fingers 
entwined
with mine
you turn
smile wide
looking back
I never truly walked 
away
time...and 
circumstance 
the depth 
of our romance
we will never know

...too often I wonder about you, dream about you

© 2013 Trilby

Thursday, May 16, 2013

You Once Said...

...starlight gleaming 
candles burn 
so softly 
casting silhouettes 
lovers lean in 
lips touch 
gingerly...
sweet song plays 
quietly 
in the background 
perfection 
in each breath 
glance 
kiss 
no need 
to step away 
no need 
to hesitate 
...you once said luck had nothing to do with it we earned one another...

our truth is captured in moments of clarity held with intention ~ 

© 2013 Trilby