Wine Me, Dine Me, Dance Me, Romance Me

By Gene Hewett

Wine Me, Dine Me, Dance Me, Romance Me, reads like an evolving collage of romantic experiences framed in poetic style. In many ways,

the collection represents an autobiographical sketch in romance. It begins by providing snapshots of Gene Hewett's early relationships,

evolves to romantic accounts as viewed through the eyes of a ficti

• Language: English
• Publisher: G.H. Consultants Inc.
• Release date: Mar 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798985372755

Gene Hewett

I am President of G.H. Consultants, Inc. I am also classified as a publisher by the Google Play Books Partner Center. My primary duties include the publishing, marketing and promotion of "The Transition, A Novel of Promise, Pitfalls, Perseverance and Passion" and "Wine Me, Dine Me, Dance Me, Romance Me." G.H. Consultants, Inc. is also available to conduct the following secondary activities; (1) grant proposal writing, (2) program evaluations, (3) community opinion surveys, 4) public administration-related policy analyses, (5) legislative analyses, and (6) designing law enforcement training programs.

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Wine Me, Dine Me,

Dance Me, Romance Me

A Collection of Romance Poetry

Gene Hewett, PhD

Text copyright © 2002, 2012, 2022 by Gene Hewett.

All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

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About the Book

Wine Me, Dine Me, Dance Me, Romance Me, reads like an evolving collage of romantic experiences framed in poetic style. In many ways, the collection represents an autobiographical sketch in romance. It begins by providing snapshots of Gene Hewett’s early relationships, evolves to romantic accounts as viewed through the eyes of a fictional son, and concludes with romantic descriptions provided by that son’s daughter. The collection has a traditional table of contents, a second one, titled Musical Inspiration (which includes QR codes) and a third, titled Photographic Images.

The second table of contents illustrates the author’s desire to match specific songs, the majority of which are rhythm and blues, such as Ain’t No Way, to each poem. In the short run, the author envisions that the collection will be made available in electronic form, as a paperback, and for hardcover distribution. In addition, owing to the musical theme, the author anticipates that the collection can be presented in audiobook form. In the long run, the author anticipates that it may be possible to package the collection in a stage-production format (complete with a speaker, background music, and PowerPoint images—with optional dance choreography).

The third table of contents shows the author’s ability to enhance the spirit and mood of each poem by linking them to a digital image obtained from the istockphoto.com or corbisimage.com websites. The majority of the digital images were based upon floral themes, such as Close-Up View of a Pink Rose and landscape themes such as Wildflowers at Malibu Beach. Several digital image selections, such as Glass of Wine with Cork and Rosebuds, departed from the floral and landscape patterns in order to further highlight a unique mood.

Acknowledgments

I recall hanging a favorite poster on one of my bedroom walls during the early seventies. The quote on the poster read, We are all molded and remolded by those who love and have loved us, no love, no friendship, can ever cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark upon it forever (Sun Ray, The Thought Factory, 1973). At the time, I didn’t realize the role these few words would play in capturing the theme that flows throughout Wine Me, Dine Me, Dance Me, Romance Me. Over time I have been blessed with more than one once-in-a-lifetime, passionately romantic relationship. I have also had the privilege of experiencing several platonic, yet unforgettable, friendships. However, the true origins of my feelings about the beauty and grace and charm of women have their roots in my early upbringing.

I am particularly grateful to my late mother, Ms. Florence L. Hewett, my late sister Ms. Lynette I. Griffin, and my sister Ms. Elma Rowena Wilson-Vaughan. To each of them I wish to say thank you for instilling in me the confidence to know that it is possible to survive life’s occasional heartaches. I thank them for helping me to realize that sometimes when I least expect it, a chance encounter may unveil the promise and potential for new romance.

In addition, sincere appreciation is extended to all the girls and women I’ve loved before, to all the girls and women who have shared their friendship with me, and to all the girls and women who simply shared with me a kind look, a kind word, a friendly smile, a passing hello, or an encouraging hug. Finally, I express a special thank-you to all the friends, coworkers, and students who listened to a poem, proofread the ever-growing collection, or assisted me in finding the right word or description for a particular line or stanza. For without the assistance of their eyes, ears, and suggestions, I might still be writing additional episodes to what could easily become an ongoing collage of life experiences framed in poetic style.

Contents

About the Book

Acknowledgments

Contents

Musical Inspiration

Photographic Images

First Love

Reflections

Reflections

Somewhere in My Lifetime

This masquerade

This Masquerade

For My Race Speaks

the Spirit

(Por Mi Raza Habla

El Espiritu)

For My Race Speaks the Spirit

(Por Mi Raza Habla El Espiritu)

Ain’t No Way

Ain’t No Way

Ebony Lady

Ebony Lady

It’s Gonna Take a Miracle

The Last Time I Saw Spring

The Last Time I Saw Spring

Stoned Out of My mind

Stoned out of My Mind

You Make Me Feel Brand New

You’re the Best Thing That Ever

Happened to Me

You’re the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

Traces of Love

Traces of Love

Firefly

Firefly

My Forbidden Lover

Hold You

Stardust

Lead Me Into Love

Lead Me into Love

The Power of Love

The Power of Love

Vision of Love

The Greatest Love of All

The Greatest Love of All

A House Is Not a Home

Finder of Lost Loves

Finder of Lost Loves

Here and Now

Here and Now

I Will Always Love You

If I Could

Shy Guy

With Open Arms

Going in Circles

If This World Were Mine

If This World Were Mine

My Funny Valentine

Whenever You Call

When You Believe

When You Talk about Love

Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here

Spend My Life With You

Spend My Life with You

In the Mood

About the Author

Appendix

Musical Inspiration

Introduction

Goin’ Out of My Head by Little Anthony and the Imperials

I Do Love You by Billy Stewart

What Are You Gonna Do When I Am Gone? by

Brenda Holloway

Hello Stranger by Barbara Lewis

Hypnotized by Linda Jones

Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes) by Carla Thomas

Yes, I’m Ready by Barbara Mason

First Love

Endless Love by Luther Vandross