Tennessee Breeze

A tryst for two who had waited a long time to reunite.

"Tennessee Breeze"


Tennessee breeze,
cypress knees.
Tree silhouettes,
and eagles on the wing.

Sun's decline,
moon's refrain.
Remembering the crane
earlier that day.

Fisherman's net
and spider's web.
Hear the crickets sing
and the bullfrogs lament
the sultry night away.

Cottage by the lake,
a walk on the marina.
A screened-in porch
caught us at the door
of midnight's chance.

The wait was long.
But sweet and dear,
was their lover's song
and summer dance.

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