A Feast for the Eyes, by Marjan Sierhuis

31/7/2020

She watches from a distance. A wide-brimmed hat protects her face from the powerful rays of the sun. Her eyes hide behind Aviator style sunglasses.

Powerful leg muscles pump like crazy, as the man jogs along the boardwalk. Hair, the color of salt and pepper escapes from under his baseball cap and clings to his forehead. Skin glistens as moisture exudes through the pores.

He adjusts his speed when he nears the bench. The woman smiles seductively.

Twenty years of marriage and her husband is still a feast for the eyes.

Sue Clayton

31/7/2020 07:46:11 am

Can I swap hubbies? After forty-three years together mine doesn't have quite the same appeal as a glistening toy boy.

Marjan sierhuis

31/7/2020 12:08:23 pm

Sue. As the saying goes, 'Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.' Congrats on your forty-three years, and for reading.

Mary Wallace

31/7/2020 11:03:47 am

Lovely. I remember that feeling.

marjan sierhuis

31/7/2020 12:16:06 pm

Thank you Mary for reading and sharing.

Krystyna

31/7/2020 03:57:31 pm

I love how suspense builds from the first sentence, Marjan. Only to realize it was only her husband. Thanks for this happy tale.

(Sue’s “glistening toy boy” had me almost spilling breakfast coffee over myself. Good one for the imagination.)

Marjan sierhuis

31/7/2020 06:32:57 pm

Sometimes it is fun to let the imagination run a little wild. Thank you, Krystyna for reading.

Jim link

31/7/2020 04:33:31 pm

With the world filled with so many relationships that fade or fail, I always love to read a story of an enduring bond. And that, like you say in a previous reply, beauty remains in the eye of the beholder. Once I discovered this was her husband, I gave pause to wonder if this was indeed within her own eye (which is fine and great) or if he really was a "glistening boy toy." All fun and a great read.
Jim

Marjan Sierhuis

31/7/2020 06:37:39 pm

Thank you, Jim for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Abdallah Altaiyeb

31/7/2020 06:26:58 pm

She's lucky, lasting marriage, and a handsome man. Enjoyable.

marjan sierhuis

31/7/2020 06:39:05 pm

Thank you Abdallah for reading and your comment.

Pamela Kennedy

1/8/2020 01:54:30 am

Sooo romantic! I loved it.

Marjan sierhuis

1/8/2020 03:42:05 pm

Thank you, Pamela for taking the time to read. I am glad you enjoyed my story.

Don Tassone link

1/8/2020 02:44:27 pm

Nice!

marjan sierhuis

1/8/2020 03:43:53 pm

Thank you, Don.

stella gaucher murovic

2/8/2020 02:06:53 pm

Lovely Marjan - I have one of those - 48 years in Dec.
the description makes us wonder - will the ending by happy or sad? The suspense keeps me reading and...my second smile of the day. Thank you and congrats (sensitive without sentimentality).

Marjan sierhuis

2/8/2020 05:52:01 pm

Thank you, Stella for reading and sharing. Your comments are appreciated.

Bobby Warner

2/8/2020 11:28:29 pm

This one left me with a really good, warm feeling. Thanks for sharing.

Marjan sierhuis

2/8/2020 11:32:55 pm

Thank you, Bobby for reading and your kind words.

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