Many Years Ago

She’s smiling again today at the slightest thing,

Like a teenager at a birthday party,

As we drive through the forest,

She seems eager to view the mountains.

She's full of superlatives, questions and wonder,

And I rejoice in her joy.

She celebrates her happiness,

But she looks like feeling sadness

About leaving this place.

Paolo Driussi. 

Saturday Night

All boats docked 

A guy sitting at the bank of the lake

A raven at the end of the pier

All watch together

Until the stars are all lit

A humid embrace

And a slow kiss goodnight.

Paolo Driussi

The morning after

Not ready to leave the memories,

Not quite ready to let the water slip across my skin

I'll let the silence bewitches me, 

Filled with the whispers of the latest snow

and a kiss that still melts inside of me.

Paolo Driussi

 

Spring Showers

 

Under the blue skies

Seeds shall live to sprout anew

And the sun will return

After each spring shower.

Paolo Driussi

In the silent night

In the silent night you come to me

I sense your shape lulled by the curve of the crescent moon

Entranced by the soft caress of the murmuring breeze

And bewitched by the surging sigh of the sea.

Paolo Driussi

 Sunny Day

Given a sunny day to do as I please,

I'd climb every tree,

I'd hide in the bushes to never be found.

I'd let the blue sky fill my eyes,

And I'd gaze at the sun until time ends.

Paolo Driussi

 Till Spring Comes

Magical mirrors of lakes to skate

While we are tasting snowflakes

On our tongues.

Wintertime keep our hearts warm

Till spring comes.

Paolo Driussi