Remembering An Orange Room

Neville

Remembering An Orange Room

 

Don’t ask me for how long,

I’m not sure these days ..

But for a while at least,

we lived, we ate,

we slept, breathed and we

made out in a small

orange room, that glowed

by the ocean,

at both ends, of those long

summer days ..

But then, all our shadows

became darker,

and without any warning

they came in off

our mountain and covertly

stole your last breath

and took all my sunbeams away ..

 

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  • Jerry Reynolds

    A beautiful love story, Neville. The tragic twist did not take away its sweetness. Well, done.

    • Neville



      Thanks loads Jez .. I very much appreciate the visit and support my friend .. Neville

    • Accidental Poet

      Ahh, but at least you have the memories. 🌹

      • Neville



        we do indeed don't we my friend .. 🌹

        • Accidental Poet

          Memories are better that nothing. 😉👍

        • Cheeky Missy

          Correct me iffen I'm mistaken, but the reference specifically to an orange room seems reminiscent of the '60's or '70's, rendering this delightful tribute to former days all the more winsome. Frankly, having considered it further I'm reminded of my long since departed adopted grandmother's house-- the walls were a rather garrish purple and green. That aside, this is beautifully rendered with a gently haunting poignancy and excellent details. Thank you so very much for sharing.

          • Neville


            I know exactly what you mean re the 60's n 70's vibe, but on this specific occasion Missy, the inspiration stems from late in the 70's and most specifically, from a very small room in a small rented property on the Greek island of Hydra .. we (my lady friend & I) lived there for almost 3 months .. the rest is now history .. many thanks for taking a peek into my old boudoir .. Neville

            • Cheeky Missy

              You're very welcome, Sir, my pleasure. Thank you for further details, and correcting me!!

            • orchidee

              Good write N.
              KP turned orange - too much suntan stuff?! lol.

              • Neville



                Nothing rhymes with it you know ..

              • Dan Williams

                The heartache is wonderfully expressed. Good job.

                • Neville



                  Thanks for noticing Dan .. much appreciated sir .. Neville

                • Goldfinch60

                  Wonderful loving words Neville ending with such sadness. Great write.

                  Andy

                  • Neville


                    thanks Andy .. as always very much appreciated .. Neville

                  • FrasMac

                    appreciate the emotional impact, just the way I like a poem to leave me feeling

                    • Neville



                      We call that a win win around these parts .. Cheers .. Neville

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Dark, sad and haunting casting a shadow over the landscape. Whether personal or not I felt it.

                      • Neville



                        I am so glad you sauntered along mate .. as always much appreciated .. Oh' & based entirely on truth .. Neville



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