Dance on a Moonlit Porch
Gliding on the porch swing, breezes tickle my neck. We sit close, our legs dangle, our fingers connect.
Sweat on my brow, a kiss on your tongue, we dance on a moon-lit porch to a timeless song.
It carries me like petals floating out of reach.
Our feet light, you lift me and dip me before the door, then bundle me and love me until a quarter to four.
We drop and curl, our chests rise and fall, the glow of the moon in our faces. Together we meet in each other’s dreams and dance by the light once more.
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Genre: Romance (100 words)
This story was written for Friday Fictioneers 100-word photo prompt. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting and for the photo this week.
I just love porches. I’ve always wanted one. I’m feeling love in the air. Happy Valentine’s Day to all!
I have a big weekend of water polo ahead of me. So no candlelight dinners, but I’m looking forward to this tournament. I will do my best to read your stories when I can. I may be a bit delayed.
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Taking a deep breath on that beautiful porch right now – straight to the heart. Beautiful. Have a fun and safe weekend – that’s so cool that they play water polo, don’t hear a lot about that.
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Aww, thanks, Kelly. The porch brings out the dance for me somehow. Thanks, you too. It should be a lot of fun, but I’m so not ready right now…
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With packing or leaving that porch?!
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Ha! I wish I could go the porch…
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Not feelin the water polo scene?
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It’s the getting there that is hard…about an eight-hour drive. Once I’m there, it will be great. It’s supposed to be in the 80s!
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Well that will be worth the drive then – think of me here in Ohio on Sunday where we are supposed to get record breaking low temps and hopefully that will make that drive much easier! 🙂
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Oh, sorry! Southern California is having record highs. I will think of you. 🙂
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Beautiful 🙂
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Thanks, Helen. 🙂
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Awww, sweet verse, Amy. As the temperature plummets close to one whole degree this weekend in NYC, swaying on a porch swing in sunlight or moonlight works for me. Enjoy indulging your inner romantic this weekend playing water polo. That’s quite an alternative to the usual hearts and flowers.
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Thank you. Brr…stay warm. Well, I won’t be playing water polo, only watching. 🙂 That’s enough for me. I hope your have a great weekend, too, in front a fire place and under a cozy blanket.
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Such a lovely and poetic piece, ideal for Valentine’s Day.
Have fun at the water polo!
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Thanks, Ali! Just for fun for Valentine’s. Thanks I’m really looking forward to it.
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A little romance just in time for Valentine’s Day. Very nice, Amy.
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Thanks, Honie. It seemed like a good time for the romantic in me to come out. I really have always loved porches. I couldn’t write anything dark about them this time. Maybe next time…
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A beautifully Romantic Valentine’s Day reflection. Thanks for sharing this!
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You’re welcome. I’m glad you liked it.
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Awwww. That’s so romantic, and such a great deal of their story and relationship in so few words. I hope these two dance into eternity together.
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Awww, thank you. I’m glad you could be romanced. Maybe these two will.
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The thought of writing a little romance with a porch swing crossed my mind. I guess I better cross that off for when I finally write my own this week. 😉
Have fun at the water polo!
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Oh, there’s room for more than one romance. Thanks!
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How lovely Amy. Almost as if you wrote this for me 😉 Happy Valentine’s Day dear friend xox ❤
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Indeed, this is for all the lovers out there. So, of course, it’s for you. Thanks, Happy V Day to you, too. xo ❤
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I felt like I danced through this; swirling in my fluffy dress, fairytale style. It was fun.
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Swirling in your fluffy dress. Lovely, Dawn! Thank you.
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it sort of evokes 50 shades of whatever color unless one is color blind. a well-written piece.
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Might I have to get out the whips and the blindfolds? Ha ha. Thanks, Plaridel. I appreciate that.
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Here it is “Dance on a Moonlit Porch” and i was thinking “Afternoon Delight.”
Nice Randy
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I went straight for the moonlight, although Afternoon Delight is pretty special, too. 🙂 Thanks, Randy.
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Time for a shower. 😉
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Frank.
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This is lovely, Amy. Very nice.
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Thanks, Maddie.
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What a sweet story, Amy. This is a great one for Valentine’s Day. I hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
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Thank you, David. Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you a wonderful weekend.
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Amy, wonderful story and so romantic – AHHH to be young again! Marvelous! Nan
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Thanks so much, Nan. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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That left a warm fuzzy feeling.
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Aww, thanks!
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Dear Amy,
I’m with everyone else. This has a delightful romantic feel. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle. That’s very sweet of you to say. Happy V Day! I hope it’s a romantic one.
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Wow. That was different. I didn’t know you had it in you! I love surprises.
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Thanks, Mark. Oh, I’m full of surprises. At least I hope! 🙂
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You never cease to amaze me, Amy! Poetry, horror, romance, humor… you got it all baby! Really enjoyed this!
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Aww! You are sweet to say that. That’s so nice to hear, Dawn. Thank you. 💜
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You even to delight this cynical old fella with your delightfully frothy piece!
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Oh, that’s wonderful to hear. I love your description of “frothy!” Love that. Thanks for reading.
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Lovely, Amy! Just like you.
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Aww, thanks Brenda! What a beautiful thing to say. You’re lovely, too!
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You brought to mind one of my favorite songs –
Well, it’s a marvelous night for a Moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
‘Neath the cover of October skies
How appropriate on Valentine’s Eve. It made me smile. 🙂
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Russell, that’s one of my all time favorite songs. Love that one. Thanks for singing it here. 🙂
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Thy romance is ever sweet. Thanks.
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Thank you, Tracey.
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wow – this is so romantic – I will be thinking of you while I will perform tomorrow – Happy Valentine Day!!
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Aww, thanks, Mihran. That’s so sweet of you to say. I hope you’re Valentine’s Day performance went well!
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it was a Paradise, ended with a Diamond Ring!
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Oh I think the romance deserve the moonlit porch.. I’m just waiting for the sun to set.
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Thanks, Bjorn. I’ve always found porches to be romantic. The swing and all.
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Perfect for the run up to Valentine’s Day. Well done.
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Thank you, Sandra. I guess I was feeling a bit romantic.
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Absolutely beautiful and perfect for Valentines Day!
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Thanks, PJ. So glad you liked it.
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Fantastic,Amy. Really..
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Aww, thank you, Audra. It means a lot coming from you.
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Gorgeous, Amy. Beautiful imagery and sentiment.
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Thanks for the kind words, Sarah.
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Great poem – well written and great imagery.
Nice work.
KT
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Thanks, KT. I appreciate that!
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Lovely piece for Valentine’s Day, Amy. Hope you had a good one. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne. Glad you liked it. Valentine’s Day was busy and not exactly romantic. 🙂
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Lovely rhythm, pace and feelings. Well told.
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Thanks so much for the compliments, Margaret. I’m glad you liked it.
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I’m not sure how I missed this. You know how I love your Friday stories.
This one took me way, way back to summer nights under the moonlight. A time when things were simpler and young love was just a whisper. Thanks for the memories.
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Oh, thanks Michelle. Thanks for finding it. I’ve been missing lots lately myself. I think I need to clean out my inbox. 🙂
So thrilled I could bring back pleasant memories for you. When love was a whisper, oh the days. Thank you.
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