AuthorsDen.com  Join (free) | Login 

 
 Visited by 1,400,000+ people monthly.
 Popular! Books, Stories, Articles, Poetry
Where Authors and Readers come together!
Signed Bookstore - Enjoy!

Signed Bookstore | Authors | Books | Stories | Articles | Poetry | Blogs | News | Events | Reviews | Videos | Success | Gold Members | Testimonials

Featured Authors: Candace Sams, iDavid Gelber, iMichael Rayel, iNorman Chastain, iDerek Flower, iBeyond The Darkness Publications, iLeni Grehl, i
  Home > Romance > Poetry
Popular: Books, Stories, Articles, Poetry     
E. W. Richardson
• Become a Fan
• 65 titles
• 2,765 Reviews
• Share with a Friend
• Save to My Library
• Add to My Favorites
• 
Member Since: Oct, 2002

   Sitemap
   My Blog
   Success Story
   Contact Author
   Read Reviews

Books
• Conjunctions of Invisible Breath

• Cascades

• Through Smoked Glass


Short Stories
• An Old Marine Speaks His Piece


Articles
• Boukes Heart of Love - a book review

• A Will of My Own - a book review

• Windmills Beyond LaManchu - a book review

• My Words, My Thoughts, My Heart - a book review

• Kicking Leaves Barefoot - a book review


Poetry
• Fifty-Nine

• Haiku 1209

• Still Water

• Angel of the Wood

• Reflections

• The Second Word

• Make For Me A Nest

• Scattered Thoughts

• Morning-glory Dreams

• A Poet to His Lover

         More poetry...
News
• The Elliptic Dream of Anna Lea accepted!

• If to appear in Erotic Tales

• Summer Dragonflies Accepted at Poet's Ink

• Conjunctions Released!

• Poetry accepted by Stellar Showcase Journal

• Ribbons acceptance

• Work(s) accepted:2008

E. W. Richardson, click here to update your web pages on AuthorsDen.

Recent poems by E. W. Richardson
Fifty-Nine
Haiku 1209
Still Water
Angel of the Wood
Reflections
The Second Word
Make For Me A Nest
Scattered Thoughts
A Poet to His Lover
Callipygian Gifts
Fusion
Knowing
           >> View all 56
Barcelona
by E. W. Richardson
Friday, July 18, 2008
Rated "PG" by the Author.

Share   Print   Save Become a Fan

A bit of free verse written on persnal experience.





When the wind blows
Gently from the sea
It whispers
In the golden gingko trees
Evoking memories
Of chance meetings
Still vivid, untouched
By time’s passing…

Perhaps it is the sangria
As well…or the moon
Spinning a spell,
But I remember Barcelona
And the Plaza Catalunya…
The sound of church bells…
An old man, sitting on a corner
Playing Spanish guitar,
In melodies
Of running water
And dark eyes
Twinkling with stars…

I remember her
Dressed in a maroon sweater
And charcoal skirt riding
High on the thigh…
She was a delight to the eye!

We made no declarations
Nor promises we knew
We could not keep
But shared conversations,
Love, childhoods and futures
In days of Mediterranean blue
And nights of deep
Intimacy and wonder…

I remember our final meeting,
Standing embraced, by the sea
As she said to me…
When the wind blows in from the sea
It always brings fond memories…

It all seems like a lifetime ago,
Or perhaps just a fantasy…
An old man dreaming of the glow
Of missed opportunity…
And yet, when the wind blows
In from the sea
I wonder
If she
Remembers
Me?

© ewrichardson 2008

 



Want to review or comment on this poem?
Click here to login!


Need a FREE Reader Membership?
Click here for your Membership!




Reviewed by R.D. Pounds 11/9/2008
A tender interlude -- the memory fulfills even the reader's longing for romance. Wonderful poem, E.W.! Glad you had the experience.

Gina
Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo 10/20/2008
Soft memories that delight this reader. I have always wanted to travel to Spain and I love the Spanish guitar, so its inclusion adds to the pleasure of this read. I loved your visuals and emotive quality ... like two ships passing in the night, forever the memory remains and you can't help but smile. I loved this piece of free verse! Best, Elizabeth
Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis 7/29/2008
Lovely writing; lovely memories.
Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow 7/23/2008
I keep waiting for you to write something I totally hate..LOL Just kidding.. sort of...lol This is stunning and captures the poignancy of those bittersweet memories of other days and other loves.. exceptional as always! M
Reviewed by Joyce Bowling 7/19/2008
I'm sure she does...what a wonderful reflection dear friend, outstanding imagery that transported me to Barcelona, a chance of a lifetime for this country girl...well done indeed!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 7/19/2008
Aside from the excellent writing, the beauty of this poem
is the knowledge that a glass or two of sangria can carry you
back to Barcelona and the guitars and the dark eyes and the warm embrace by the sea. Thank God, we're never to old to dream.
I love this EW, and know that she remembers. -gene
Reviewed by Rose Rideout 7/18/2008
How could she not, with the memories that you just shared no one could forget. Thank you for sharing your wonderful write that i wished had gone on and on and on.

Newfie Hugs, Rose
Reviewed by Morning Star 7/18/2008
Such beautiful memories I don't think she could ever forget!
Love makes priceless memories!!
Stunning Write!!
Peace Love and Light....Morning star
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 7/18/2008
such wonderful remembering-i am sure she does, indeed, remember
Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg 7/18/2008
the game of the mind and heart tease us now and again of "what if"?
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 7/18/2008
My dear Erny,

Undone by the beauty of your words - soft, delicate moonlit sighs come to mind on the strains of a Spanish guitar - stunning imagery and love make lovely memories - well done, once again.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Debra Baker 7/18/2008
How could she forget you, this poem was a beauty...just a vivid image and reflection of moments captures in ones memories and thoughts of a true friendship.
Reviewed by Susan Sonnen 7/18/2008
this is a beauty~
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone 7/18/2008
I am sure she remembers you. Your energy is still there with her by the sea...Nice poem EW I have always loved your works..Keep them coming.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 7/18/2008
Very nice, Erny; bravo! Incredible imagery!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Lady RedBird. :D
Reviewed by Paul Judges 7/18/2008
Very enjoyable


Popular
Poetry
(Romance)
  1. The Sailor And His Memories
  2. My Lust For You
  3. All for You
  4. A Dancing To
  5. Our Unending Love - By , Bobby Patterson
  6. I Need You
  7. A Siren made of water
  8. It's Time To Move On...
  9. Bed Of Your Heart
  10. Forbidden Love
  11. A Beautiful Woman
  12. I'll Wait For You
  13. Let’s just kiss and say goodbye….
  14. Barcelona
  15. My Lover On The Very Big Red Mountain





You can also search authors by alphabetical listing: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


Bookmark this page to your Favorites

Featured Authors
| New to AuthorsDen? | Add AuthorsDen to your Site
Share AD with your friends | Need Help? | About us


Problem with this page?   Report it to AuthorsDen

© AuthorsDen, Inc. All rights reserved.