first date

Posted on February 25, 2023 by ceayr
copyright c e ayr – original artwork by vincent magni

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first date

my first sight of you
tells me it’s true
nothing my friends told me
was an exaggeration
you are stunningly beautiful
your eyes sparkle with light and life
your smile brightens the world for everyone

we eat and talk
and I discover that
you’re smart and funny
you listen carefully
then ask relevant questions

I watch your lips when you speak
they are full and sensual
and promise delights beyond words

when we dance
you move with easy grace
elegantly following my lead
or sinuously swaying in isolation

strangely – to me at least –
you seem to like me
and when I take you home
you stretch up
and brush my lips with yours

I hesitate as I’m leaving
and you catch my arm
and laugh
and then
when you ask if we’ll meet again
I don’t know what to say

the thing is
you see
I don’t care
because you’re not her

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About ceayr

A Scot who has discovered peace in a small town he calls Medville on the Côte Vermeille, C.E. Ayr has spent a large part of his life in the West of Scotland and a large part elsewhere. His first job was selling programmes at his local football club and he has since tried 73 other career paths, the longest being in IT, with varying degrees of success. He is somewhat nomadic, fairly irresponsible and, according to his darling daughter, a bit random. So, nobody’s perfect.
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16 Responses to first date

  1. Cassa Bassa's avatar Cassa Bassa says:
    February 27, 2023 at 10:11 pm

    A shocking ending and a declaration for loyalty and true love.

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  2. The Sicilian Storyteller's avatar The Sicilian Storyteller says:
    February 26, 2023 at 2:56 pm

    This is sublime, C.E. A little Elvis, some romance and your mesmerizing voice – I could listen forever to these bitter-sweet memories. I love it! 💫

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  3. Doug Jacquier's avatar Doug Jacquier says:
    February 26, 2023 at 3:50 am

    In full lyrical romance mode again. Very poignant.

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  4. jenne49's avatar jenne49 says:
    February 26, 2023 at 2:26 am

    That hurt – for her, for him, for all that life isn’t.
    Beautifully written.

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  5. Liz H's avatar Liz H says:
    February 25, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    A sad tale, all around, in perfect meter.

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  6. johncoyote's avatar johncoyote says:
    February 25, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    I enjoyed the verbal and written poetry. The artwork was wonderful too.

    Reply
  7. johncoyote's avatar johncoyote says:
    February 25, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
    Wonderful verbal and written poetry.

    Reply

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