Original DDE™ surreal art: “Sunset Sails” by: rob kistner © 1/17/25
Like drizzled honey
the sun through the treetops
paints the tall conifers
that embrace our meadow
in golden warmth
in that moment
my thoughts drift to you
and the tall ships in Beaufort Harbor
their massive sails aglow
painted in sunset shadows
their masts and riggings
set in fired relief
you had commented how the patterns
reminded you
of abstract charcoal sketches
the artist in you
always interpreting your world
this day
sunshine makes radiant your gentle face
your green eyes sparkle
I reflect back once more
to seeing you squinting in those rays
of that past North Carolina evening
your smile
had shone brighter than the sun
I remember staring
captivated
watching your eyes dance
among the docks and ships
in that beautiful little harbor
that unfolded like a still life before us
mesmerized
I had watched your lips
sculpting your words
in gentle excitement
you’d said yes
accepting the engagement ring
I offered you
there by the tall ships
I had wished that moment
would last forever
knowing that it would not
could not
it was a singular precious moment
anchored forever in time
here now
on this anniversary evening
my thoughts amble sweetly
back through time
I find a joyful peace
lying here with you
in the cuddled light
of this sunset-drenched meadow
my heart adrift
long ago
in the deep harbors
of my memories
*
rob kistner © 1/17/25
Poetry at: dVerse
This is incredibly gorgeous, Rob! I love those “massive sails aglow
painted in sunset shadows.”
Thank you Sanaa. I have been struggling with my memory at times, but this came on so powerfully. I became so in touch with what falling in love with her felt like. To recall so vividly those special feelings was a wonderful gift tonight! 🙂
Thank you Sanaa, your kind words hold meaning to me my friend… 😉
This is a beautiful love poem Rob.Hope your wife has overcome her illness and hope you are well too. Take care. Happy New Year !
She is doing well Rall, thank you for inquiring my friend. Hope all is well with you!
To ‘lift’ one of your words with this gorgeous poem ~~~ I was mesmerized by it.
Thank you Helen, always am touched by your kind words, my friend! That was a most memorable day for me, 38 years ago… my memory still holds fast to the moment, the look in her eyes, her smile, her sweet excited manner, the energy of her youth, her beautiful sexy way — it is an endearing, vivid, powerful memory for me. After two marriages that had not ended the way I had wished, having been single now for several busy years building my business, my being 16 years her senior — I had massive butterflies of uncertainty that she might say no… but she said yes! We have been together since that summer of 1987!! 😉
I love your love story (a life story really) and from the comments above I understand she is doing well again
Thank you Björn. It is a life story, filled with triumphs and tragedies that any couple has endured who have entered 4 decades of life together. I am quietly thankful she is still with me. The good times with her are indelibly imprinted in my heart, and the tears of sadness and/or fear have nurtured my soul. Not perfect, but beautifully imperfect. and captivatingly human.
A lovely memory beautifully told, Rob. I was happy to see above that your wife is doing well.
Thank you Merril for inquiring about Kathy. She is doing well, praise be… 🙁
I can see those tall ships, sails aglow, and you in the cuddled light. Happy Anniversary!!
Thank you Yvonne. 🙂 Our Anniversary is in May, but I decided to finish it after a number of years as part of a prompt.
What a stunning poem Rob, and such a beautiful opening line too.
You are very kind Paul, thank you… 🙂
Just lovely, Rob. Here’s to many more anniversary celebrations and wonderful memories for the two of you~
Thank you Jennifer… 😉
Very touching, and wonderful opening of the sun on the pines.
Thank you Ain. Hope you are well my friend! 🙂
wow what a memory to have and to treasure. no wonder you wax so lyrical about it.
wish you both well
rog
Thank you Rog… 🙂
What a lovely memory! This is beautiful, Rob. Hope you and Kathy are doing well..
Thank you Punam, very much. We are well my friend… 🙂
Exquisite poetry, Rob. I especially loved “Like drizzled honey.” An amazingly perfect simile, my friend, that sets the tone of poem.
Thank you so much Dora. I’ve saved that for a special time and place… 🙂