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The Seasons of Our Love

On summer nights
Nostalgia's muse revives
Scent of jasmine
Fig tree fragrance fuses
Memories meander 
Minty ice cream flavours 
Add sweetness to hungry kisses

Star gazing to cricket symphony
Roof top whispers of love's infinity
Days drenched with salty waves
Sun flared skin soothed
In joint showery sprinkles

Summer days, summer nights
Surges of joy, exquisite delight
Looking back, I sigh, I cry
You entwined with my summer high
And now...

Autumn in here and you are not
The nagging rain will not stop
Yet I take a walk, soaking up this misery
The smell of dead leaves turned to rot
Instead of those forget-me-nots
Fills the air
How can I not care?

What happened? How? When? Where? 
A memory sleuth, I search every moment
Empty... no clue of love's demise
Rain tears flow from my eyes
Your sensual summer vows
Forgotten somehow
And now....

I wait a brutal winter blight
with no promise of spring

Eileen Manassian

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/5/2024 10:03:00 PM Wow. Excellent, Eileen. A fave
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 5/4/2024 12:36:00 PM Dear Eileen, an excellent portrait of love's changing seasons, from the warmth of summer's embrace to the cold grip of winter's absence. The imagery of nostalgic summer nights and the melancholy of autumn's decay evokes a sense of longing and loss. Your words are filled with raw emotion, capturing the complexity of love's journey. May you find peace in the memories of summer's joy, even as you navigate the chill of winter's solitude. Blessings, Daniel.
Silent One Date: 5/4/2024 10:02:00 AM Your poem beautifully captures the essence of summer nights filled with nostalgia and longing. The imagery of jasmine scent, fig tree fragrance, and minty ice cream flavours evokes vivid sensory experiences that transport the reader to moments of love and passion. The juxtaposition of joy and sorrow, expressed through memories of shared kisses and starlit rooftops, creates a poignant reflection on the transient nature of happiness.
Paul Callus Date: 5/4/2024 7:49:00 AM I love this poem, Eileen, mostly because like you I often tread on the paths of nostalgia. Your summer days & nights are filled with delightful imagery.....no wonder autumn changes the mood and you dread the arrival of winter. ~ Warm regards & Hugs my friend // paul
Tom Woody Date: 5/4/2024 6:11:00 AM Such a bittersweet write, viewed from the jilted one's perspective. I hope to never experience this, though in reality I have in my past. Let's pray for a mild winter?
Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 5/4/2024 5:35:00 AM i really enjoyed reading this; some lovely lines and good natural sounding alliteration - nice to see you posting again! :)
Deb M Date: 5/4/2024 5:03:00 AM Eileen a lovely poem with wonderful imagery! I like the way you write! Debx

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