Charmed Chaos
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J’attendrai
As the sunset races
across the lush lawn,
he knows the time will soon
come when he will
hold her in his arms.
A gentle breeze whispers
through the cypress trees,
as he sets the dinner table
with hope she is pleased.
Two luminous crystal glasses
glow with candlelight
an elegant bottle of red
casts a long shadow onto white…
Cloth he has smoothed
with his calloused hands
and napkins folded into a simple fan.
The silver gleams on the table
porcelain plates are set ~ perfection
for this is his expertise,
the art of sensual seduction.
A blue velvet pouch rests
beside the ivory plate,
a silver ring he prays
will seal their destined fate.
The notes of French music
fills the night air
with words of lost love
J’attendrai, as he waits
but he hopes not forever…
for tonight is the night
he intends
to conquer the woman of his dreams.
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
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Good one!
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my heart loves this Linda, the gentleness of a strong man
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Thank you Gina. I love the thought as well.
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it is very endearing isn’t it, when they succeed without trying.
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Yes it is. Smiling here!
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The musical accompaniment adds a nice touch to your poem. Very nice!
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Thank you so much. It’s one of my favorite songs.
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A lovely story! Sadly, I was unable to view the video.
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Hmmm. I wonder why.
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He has set the scene well. I wonder how she will respond.
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I would hope with all he expects. Thank you.
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Somehow the thought of a conquest chills me… but he seems like a skilled seducer… and I hope she wants to be seduced…
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In light of what’s happening in our world, yes. Thanks Bjorn.
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So romantic and French!
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Thank you Kim. My favorite song.
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You’ve set the mood beautifully. Let’s hope she wishes to be conquered!
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Haha! Yes, thanks Beverly.
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Lovely!
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Thank you.
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What a romantic scene you have portrayed here. I hope it works out perfectly as planned!
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Thank you for the kind words.
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Makes me wonder if he is sincere, so well he has planned. But then again, my husband planned nothing when he asked me to marry him so who can tell? I do not have sound on my computer.
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I would like to believe he is. Thanks Toni.
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This is sweet romantic and alluring. My favourite image is the precise care of those” calloused hands ” fixing the table just right
Happy Sunday
Much love…
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Thank you Gillena. Love to you.
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Oh, how deliciously romantic!
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Thank you so much.
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A very beautiful love poem Linda. I love the video!! ☺❤
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Thank you Walt. One of my favorite songs of all time. 😘❤️
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You’re welcome. I can see why ☺❤
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😊❤️
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