I’d rather be with you
Wondering through vacant rooms
Looking at old photographs
Of how it used to be
When we loved with such abandon
All you did was look at me
Just a gentle flick, and like hot wax
I melted, flowing everywhere
I’d rather be with you
In the dark silence of the night
Where we fumbled and stumbled
Over each other’s words
Eventually tossing them out
With the past hurt and pain
Their resurrection would bring
No more tears, all we did was cuddle.
I’d rather be with you
Knowing where we both had been
Then turning down roads untrammelled
Where surprise is an aphrodisiac
Harmonising signs of the zodiac
Connecting our separate worlds
Like the first man on the moon
Anticipating fresh discovery anew
I’d rather be with you.
Chevvy's diary 
“Surprise is an aphrodisiac” = that’s a wow phrase! And overall, a wonderful write, as I’ve come to expect by now!
Sometimes I wish we could leave our memories behind with the past…
Take care, Chevvy, blessings!
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Yes, sometimes life gets trapped in routines and rituals and yes, sometimes, hurt does weigh us down. Thank you as always😀
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I like “wondering” in first stanza (as opposed to wandering), “fumbling and stumbling” in third stanza, “untrammeled” in fifth stanza. “Where surprise is an aphrodisiac” is indeed a WOW phrase, as Kunal put it. Even old love can be made new again with the introduction of something unexpected. Lovely, Chevvy, just lovely. 🙂
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I guess I was doing both,but settled for what was on my mind. You are really good!
Thank you for your comment Joan.😀
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I agree, “Where surprise is an aphrodisiac” is really a wonderful line! I liked the last stanza most and the tone of subtle sensuality in the poem… 🙂 Beautifully penned…
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I guess there is often greater sensuality in the subtlety but I also wanted a blend with the spiritual undertone of this relationship.
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Rightly said, subtlety has more power.
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Very powerful verse, Chevvy. I felt the subtext of melancholia and nostalgia.
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Thank you for your comment Susan. I think you are right about the subtext but I generally have a number of subtexts that could be read quite differently.😀. However, I’m pleased with your own emotive appreciation of the words!
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My pleasure, Chevvy!
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It is so amazing to me how you can take on the voice of so many different personas!
My dear Chevvy……never the same girl!
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I’m lucky to have great muses but also a wealth of life experiences.
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Whoever inspired this must have been very special. Such nostalgia is catching. I guess there aren’t many people who have not felt this: ‘I’d rather be with you …’
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There are many emotions and situations that inspire my writing and I’d like readers to make it their own as it relates to them. There is indeed a lot of nostalgia but there’s also hope and belief in the new.
I’m hoping you’ll add your favourite romantic song to our list (Love is in the air post) to spread the love Marie.😀
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I’ll see what I can do Chevvy. I have so many favourite romantic songs (I am a bit of a cynical romantic, if that’s possible :)), but I believe in spreading the love, so I’ll have a think and come back with something …:)
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That will be great Marie. I guess our music choices are a part of who we are, or aren’t for that matter. I have a very eclectic taste and collection in music not all of which I post. It would be nice to peak into your taste but only if you are comfortable with it. I’d like to believe that someone might borrow one of the songs from our collection for a proposal or wedding hahaha!
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Wouldn’t that be fabulous Chevvy?! Did I say I was a cynical romantic? haha
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Well I was pleased to hear from one of my readers that her sister had looked at some of my pictures on Egypt ahead of her honeymoon. So you never Know the untold impact you can have with the smallest action. (Of course both positive and negative possibilities)
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Absolutely!! Wouldn’t it be magical if she honeymooned in Egypt and her wedding song is ‘the one’ I’ve not yet posted – but am going to – soon!! hahaha
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She did honeymoon in Egypt and I’m looking forward to seeing the post. So yes – your song could be the one even if just to bring bag nostalgia like we did with Tom Jones.😀
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Oh Ok! I didn’t realise that the honeymoon had already taken place. That’s great! And the inspiration came from you! Wow! Somehow my song seems a little yesterday now, but will still post just as soon as I can decide which one … 🙂
ahhhh Tom! swoon swoon! 🙂
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Marie, take a look at this post, especially the comment from the lady from South Hampton. After reading her response, I am more convinced than ever that my family will visit Malta and hopefully add Italy to the list. https://chevvy8.com/2016/12/19/tell-me-about-malta/
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I will read this Chevvy. Later today as I’m doing domestic things at the moment.:) My mother went to Malta many years ago and was always singing its praises and so I always felt that I should go. Catch you later! 🙂
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