Bittersweet Valentine
Lorikeets rainbow the scented gum tree
as azure sky hangs dew-drop clouds to dry.
Floating on lines of lemon and sweet pea
whiffs waft through that Summer of you and I.
Bittersweet scent brings each memory here,
I climb hills of coppice-filled-rain-blamed days.
Run through fields of your blue iris eyes near
the maiden’s wattle tree where our love sways.
Your Valentine card is wrapped in youth’s heat,
a wild rose runs with me to your hot hands.
Pulling me down our dare-devil lips meet
and morning glory bursts in gold blushed sand.
I’ve kept your Valentine card smudged that year
when maiden’s wattle died, each puff a tear~
Photo by markmathson at Flickr
Karin Anderson © 2012
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Amazing Kate
Karin, the rich images you paint in this fine poem touched me to the core. What a fine writer you are. The story, in and of itself is bittersweet, yet there is something so utterly divine in the telling. Blessings, Kate
Karin, the rich images you paint in this fine poem touched me to the core. What a fine writer you are. The story, in and of itself is bittersweet, yet there is something so utterly divine in the telling. Blessings, Kate
Floreann Cawley
A lovely and beautiful poem..Floreann
A lovely and beautiful poem..Floreann
seema chowdhury
way to go !!! enjoyed this beautiful write as always. tfs
way to go !!! enjoyed this beautiful write as always. tfs
Dream Weaver
the sheer beauty of your imagery and the lovely story played out makes this a wonderful read Karin:)
the sheer beauty of your imagery and the lovely story played out makes this a wonderful read Karin:)
Jenny Gordon
Wonderful Victorian image gracing this awesome romantic valentine. Marvelous imagery, too impressive. How very lovely and enticing, almost breathtaking in the breadth of images expressing fond affection and endearing love. I like it.
Wonderful Victorian image gracing this awesome romantic valentine. Marvelous imagery, too impressive. How very lovely and enticing, almost breathtaking in the breadth of images expressing fond affection and endearing love. I like it.
rema renjini nair
a lovely whimsical delight of a poem thank you for sharing wish you a very happy valentines day
a lovely whimsical delight of a poem thank you for sharing wish you a very happy valentines day
yelena
this poem is such a sweet treat for the Valentine day, dear Karin. absolutely delightful!happy Valentine to you!:)
this poem is such a sweet treat for the Valentine day, dear Karin. absolutely delightful!happy Valentine to you!:)
robyn selters
how delightful is this poem... infused with romantic remembrance and nostalgia... utterly enchanting with lovely picture to match
how delightful is this poem... infused with romantic remembrance and nostalgia... utterly enchanting with lovely picture to match
Munia Khan
Again you have shown us why you are the best Karin.A perfect work adorned with beautiful words and phrases and it wants me to keep it forever in my collection of great poetry.Thanks for this wonderful Valentine treat Karin.One of your best written poems.And Happy Valentine's day to you my dear friend.May you and your Valentine live happily ever after~~~
Again you have shown us why you are the best Karin.A perfect work adorned with beautiful words and phrases and it wants me to keep it forever in my collection of great poetry.Thanks for this wonderful Valentine treat Karin.One of your best written poems.And Happy Valentine's day to you my dear friend.May you and your Valentine live happily ever after~~~
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Now Karin you have out-done yourself...Ah, this is divine! Sooooooo lovely...soooooo tender for the heart of that special someone. Dorothy A Poet That Loves To Sing
Now Karin you have out-done yourself...Ah, this is divine! Sooooooo lovely...soooooo tender for the heart of that special someone. Dorothy A Poet That Loves To Sing
Susan Jarvis
Karin, this touches the heart with romance, and seduces the senses with a tangible love... the colours and scents in this magical piece lift the reader from reality into a zone of wonder. Gorgeous! :)
Karin, this touches the heart with romance, and seduces the senses with a tangible love... the colours and scents in this magical piece lift the reader from reality into a zone of wonder. Gorgeous! :)
Kesav V Easwaran
Loved the sweet sentiments inside this well-written Valentine piece Karin!
Loved the sweet sentiments inside this well-written Valentine piece Karin!
Nikunj
The summer of you and I ....rain blamed days ....a card wrapped in youth's heat .....memories that celebrate the spirit of love and spirit of being . The images give the pinkish tinge to the thread of romance and nostalgia that runs through this piece.... The fabric of love and the colors of a beautiful epiphany .... This is a valentine ...well in time .
The summer of you and I ....rain blamed days ....a card wrapped in youth's heat .....memories that celebrate the spirit of love and spirit of being . The images give the pinkish tinge to the thread of romance and nostalgia that runs through this piece.... The fabric of love and the colors of a beautiful epiphany .... This is a valentine ...well in time .
Sylvia Frances Chan
youth´s heat..a wild rose runs with me to your hot hands...dare-devil lip meets...exciting write Karin, a real love poem about Bittersweet Valentine! I´ll be recommending this gem, Karin!
youth´s heat..a wild rose runs with me to your hot hands...dare-devil lip meets...exciting write Karin, a real love poem about Bittersweet Valentine! I´ll be recommending this gem, Karin!
T A Ramesh
Simply beautiful and lovely to read!
Simply beautiful and lovely to read!
patspoems
I meant to say that I loved the postcard too..... Pat
I meant to say that I loved the postcard too..... Pat
patspoems
What a wonderful poem Karin. Absolutely beautiful imagery remembering back to young love. I loved this one and will be recommending.... Pat
What a wonderful poem Karin. Absolutely beautiful imagery remembering back to young love. I loved this one and will be recommending.... Pat
Ency Bearis
Moving poem with such passion, beautiful poem to ponder.
Moving poem with such passion, beautiful poem to ponder.
Simply Bono Razek
this is chocked full of romance-sadness & simply beautiful images..those Summer loves.. mmm sweet memories ..excellent write Karin..
this is chocked full of romance-sadness & simply beautiful images..those Summer loves.. mmm sweet memories ..excellent write Karin..
Lynda Robson
I love the picture of an old Valentines card and the poem is magnificent Karin, packed to the brim as always, recommended
I love the picture of an old Valentines card and the poem is magnificent Karin, packed to the brim as always, recommended
mamta agarwal
Karin, you have chosen the perfect form to write of ' That summer of you and I' that is A sonnet. You weave magic with your images, fragrance of flowers, sweet pea and blue Iris, specially my favourite. Looking back on your youthful memories, bittersweet, yet I've kept your Valentine card smudged that year when maiden's wattle died, each puff a tear. Such a nostalgic, romantic,lyrical. wonderful Valentine write.
Karin, you have chosen the perfect form to write of ' That summer of you and I' that is A sonnet. You weave magic with your images, fragrance of flowers, sweet pea and blue Iris, specially my favourite. Looking back on your youthful memories, bittersweet, yet I've kept your Valentine card smudged that year when maiden's wattle died, each puff a tear. Such a nostalgic, romantic,lyrical. wonderful Valentine write.
Gerard Lebel
Yes Karin, I certainly agree with Fay. "That summer of you and I" touched a nerve with me as I recalled a memory quite similar. Beautiful wording... bittersweet yes but a lovely summer to remember...............Jerry (*_*)
Yes Karin, I certainly agree with Fay. "That summer of you and I" touched a nerve with me as I recalled a memory quite similar. Beautiful wording... bittersweet yes but a lovely summer to remember...............Jerry (*_*)
magnolia
Ah, bittersweet memories linger and waltz through this remarkable poem.Lovely !
Ah, bittersweet memories linger and waltz through this remarkable poem.Lovely !
Sandra Martyres
"I’ve kept your Valentine card smudged that year when maiden’s wattle died, each puff a tear~" A bitter-sweet write indeed Karin..love the imagery you have used..excellent poetry as usual!
"I’ve kept your Valentine card smudged that year when maiden’s wattle died, each puff a tear~" A bitter-sweet write indeed Karin..love the imagery you have used..excellent poetry as usual!
Debs
Karin this is a brillant poem and that summer romance.
Karin this is a brillant poem and that summer romance.
Meggie Gultiano
this is very touching Karin!! another great romantic piece.Wow
this is very touching Karin!! another great romantic piece.Wow
Fay Slimm
"That summer of you and I" completely drew me into the body of this wonderful Valentine poem - superb writing Karin.
"That summer of you and I" completely drew me into the body of this wonderful Valentine poem - superb writing Karin.
Oh Karin this is so classically you. I love the Valentine wrapped in youth's heat. This is a passionate poem of remembered love lost. We have all experienced something similar and thus it speaks to most any woman's heart. Susan B