2 Matching Contest - Love

January 2017 • Millikin University

meteor shower
a gentle wave
wets our sandals

walking together
late at night
we forget the time

the sun slowly rises
a smile
with our morning coffee

warm embrace
her arms protect me
from the cold, the hate

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windy breeze
through our window sill
early morning without you

through the dark valley
you see me
I'm not alone

fingers grazing
where the circlet of lace meets
the soft warmth of skin

eyes traveling through his cowlick
nape down to his spine
my fingertips

 

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cool autumn breeze
blows me back
into his arms

my love—
the autumn wind
carries it on

cold and windy night
shattered pieces
of her heart

late night call
      We
          Discuss
Breaking
   up

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falling to my knees
his car
leaves my driveway

black & white photograph in a frame
kissing outside the church
never dreamed it would end

fighting and yelling
I watch
through the hole in the wall

in the heat of the moment
broken glass
covers the floor

© 2017, Randy Brooks • Millikin University. All rights returned to authors upon publication.

 

 

 

his cold hands
on me . . . his hips
become mine

lustful stares of my husband
he sees my heart
bare, under my blouse

under the city lights
juicy tidbits
love our talks

your words touch my heart
whispers of truth
hands of love

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my cup overflows
sweet red wine
pour me one more

smell of popcorn
butterflies
this is what I live for

the birds fly south
my heart
goes with them

closed door
muffled cries
first day after losing him

 

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blue eyes
some things
simply are

deep eyes
closed
with a kiss

eyes closed
falling head first
into the abyss

rapid heartbeat
tight chest
love or a heart attack

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pearl white heels
rose petaled path
look up

pink rose-filled vases
line the pathway
to their vows

a heavenly dance
I hear
your voice

grand ball room
father and daughter
share the last dance

© 2017, Randy Brooks • Millikin University. All rights returned to authors upon publication.