Maryanne’s Autumn Lover
written by: Andy Cooper
@AC0040
As I skimmed a newspaper
in September, I felt a wanton
gaze peel off my autumn layers.
I lifted my head slowly.
Maryanne shot me an alluring look
of a virgin, lowering her guard
and wanting her first to be, well, me.
Maryanne searched my soul before
I even engaged her attention.
I observed her speak with friends,
but nothing lit her face
like my name on her lips.
And her heart quickened
as love met our line of sight.
We saw eye-to-eye on what it took
to be more than what we’d settled
for before this chance encounter
at a cafe turned our lousy luck upside down.
God answered our prayers over coffee
with a radio playing a song about redemption.
Andrew spent his formative years in Washington State. Andrew discovered a passion for creative writing during high school, penning short stories and poems. Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Andrew as he navigated the challenges of foster care. Following graduation, Andrew enlisted in the army, serving four years as a paratrooper stationed at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. The experience of putting his life on the line every day instilled a deep appreciation for the fragility of life and strengthened his faith in God. Upon completing his military service, Andrew returned to Washington and obtained a degree in general studies and a bachelor's degree in theology.
Latest posts by Andy Cooper (see all)
- Thanksgiving in Bed - November 28, 2024
- Maryanne’s Autumn Lover - September 22, 2024
- Redeeming Love - July 19, 2024
