Comment from poetsteve15

Exceptional

I love image you are panting here. Your art work is outstanding. the part I liked best was the last line.
"Slow dancing across a hardwood floor" what a image!

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Steve, thank you so much for the six stars. I am really glad you liked my poem. My husband did, too. :o) A woman
can tell a lot about a man, by the way, he slow dances. I fell in lust first with my husband but so glad it turned into
true love.

Comment from apky

Excellent

What a mysterious and beautiful romantic poem. Both the lyric free verse and the artwork smoothly complement each other. Love can be kindled to blazes even among strangers.

Wish you all the best with the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thank you so much for reviewing my poem. I am glad you liked it.

Comment from Wabigoon

Excellent

Jo--
Thanks. I enjoyed this. I think it is well done, drawn.

I don't feel it is complicated, needs analysis, so will refrain from doing so. It is what it is with a beauty and purity that probably lasted you years.

There's one "goof" I cannot get to copy, "passion()s embrace" needs an apostrophe.

Good poem. Simple, straight forward. Nice work.

Best
Jeff

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thanks, Jeff, I will fix the apostrophe. I thought it needed one but my checker didn't confirm so I let it slide. English grammar, unfortunately, was never my strong suit. I think you do understand me. I am not a complicated person. I write from my heart and experiences (usually). I was told by a college professor years ago to "say it in simple terms so everyone no matter their IQ can understand ". I took him to heart and always try to make my work very descriptive yet down to earth.

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Sure it can, if the two people involved are both looking for an enduring relationship, it's always possible. Great entry!! Blessings...

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thank you, Irish Rain, (love your name) for reviewing my work. I am glad you liked it.

Comment from evesayshi

Excellent

In my opinion, an intriguing and beautifully presented romantic poem in lyric free verse - it complies fully with the prompt, and best of luck in the contest...

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. Also, for the good luck in the contest wishes.

reply by evesayshi on 08-Sep-2017

You are very welcome...

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Love has to start somewhere. Strangers met in taverns are no stranger than those on the websites. Churches have withered until they are no longer reliable places to meet partners. Looks like a fine free verse entry to a love poem contest.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thank you for reviewing my poem. I wasn't sure if it met the contest rules but was hoping.

Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

Morning light will discover
Two lonely souls again
Alcohol and desire for a moment
Your name and face forgotten
Can a one night stand
turn to forever love?
Slow dancing across a hardwood floor ' The picture and biting words melded with hope promote a very strong image, this is very well written and very true...the beginning of many relationships I am sure but not the safest start. kindest regards and well done Meiax

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Meiax, you are so right in "not the safest start". I would not recommend it to my grandchildren. :o) Yet, it happened and I am glad I met him.

Comment from Mitchell Brontė

Excellent

Hi
What a wonderful poem, nicely stitched with heartfelt passion and feelings, the lovely colours painted throughout bring the emotive heart of your words together brilliantly.
Mitchell

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thank you, Mitchel, for your kind comments on my poem. I appreciate your feedback.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I guess anything slightly romantic counts in a love poetry, in Greek this is called Eros love. The wonderful thing about the Greeks, they had about five words for love, so it's pretty multifaceted, the trouble is, we only have one! Well done, beautifully expressed in the descriptive imagery, well written and
Typo : locked in passion(')s embrace. In rhythmic free verse, well done Jo, good luck, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thanks, Roy, for reviewing my poem. I will correct the typo. Thanks for catching it.

reply by royowen on 08-Sep-2017

Most welcome

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Everyone looks for love, it's natural to want a soul mate, but not everyone gets what they want. A one nightstand usually ends up that way, but if it doesn't then it's possible this lucky couple found the right one straight away. You married yours, that is so romantic. Well done and good luck in the contest :) Sandra. xxx

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2017

Thank you, Sandra, for reviewing my poem. Yes, I would say lucky. This poem is about the first time I met my husband. He smiled when I read it to him. It brings a warm feeling to me when I think back on that magical time. I don't know how I
got so blessed to find my soul mate...but I did.

Jo