An instant only stood
Between offended gloom and jolly joy
The gesture offered in good faith,
A simple sorry, did unleash
An avalanche of mocking mirth
An instant only
Then into merry sparks it morphed
A waterfall of belly laughter
She could not stop
It shook her, rocked her out of gloom
A thousand church bells
In her rocking, bouncing chest
Echoed songs of happy times
In both their hearts
As they laughed and laughed and laughed
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© Copyright 2016 Irina Dimitric
Photo credit: Sasha Dimitric – Our Honeymoon 1958
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Shake Me, Rock Me! I did so love reading this…reminded me of my own feelings of joy when married. You are the spitting image of Eva Gardner the movie star…I think even lovelier! Beautiful poetry comes from the heart of a beautiful, laughing girl! Bravo!
What a lovely surprise, Barbara, to read your most beautiful comment here. I’m truly humbled and honoured, and so very happy my poem touched your heart and brought back happy memories of your married life. Poetry connects human souls like magic. Thanks again, you made my day! ❤