The wisteria does more than frame the scene here; it becomes a shelter for new love, offering beauty, shade, and a quiet sense of privacy as two people learn each other’s gaze. I especially enjoyed the movement from green stems climbing older branches to two lovers swinging beneath them, which lets growth above mirror intimacy below. That pairing gives the poem a gentle sweetness and a strong visual memory. Grateful for the lovely way you let the natural world hold this moment, Jacqueline.
We were about 33 then!
The wisteria does more than frame the scene here; it becomes a shelter for new love, offering beauty, shade, and a quiet sense of privacy as two people learn each other’s gaze. I especially enjoyed the movement from green stems climbing older branches to two lovers swinging beneath them, which lets growth above mirror intimacy below. That pairing gives the poem a gentle sweetness and a strong visual memory. Grateful for the lovely way you let the natural world hold this moment, Jacqueline.