transient lovers
passed slowly in the night
drawn by body's warmth
like moths to a light
weaving word coquettish
graceful was thine dance
static smiles; minus passion's lust
just hollow eyes to fill stilled glance
whither did I stay there?
why the draw so strong?
-a slave to electric urges
held captivated too long
aching arms akimbo
mine heart mumbles out a beat
with lips drawn thin I relinquish and know
that for romance I must call defeat.
gilded wings might come to call
and beg for fun from me.
Aye, tomorrow may,
these dreams I admit to pray,
but for now my passion is me
and thee
I am late to the table, but my friends at One Shot put out a wonderful gathering of talented poets to pool their creativity amongst. If you have ever wanted to put pen to paper and spruce some words up into a poem you will love this supportive network. Don't take my word for it though; go enjoy yourself!
woohoo. glad to see you taking your one shot again...you gave me a lesson in vocabulary tonight as well...looking up the words...coquettish...akimbo ( i knew that one, but like it )...i imagine those dreams will find you once again..
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Interesting... Enjoyed it
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Om Namah Shivaya.
Oh yes, why? so often many - stay in relationships or get into relationships that really are not appropriate or they cling and stay in them way past the season. Really enjoyed your poem and especially the 2nd and 3rd stanza's very good word descriptive provides a strong punch to the poem.
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Joanny
I arrived late to One Shot too, well actually on time but so many post a day earlier -- some for time differences others just ready to go.
Glad to see you there.
I've always loved the word 'transient'. It evokes so many images.
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You make relinquishing
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beautiful words...
ReplyDeleteu have outdone yourself on this piece.
*Nice to meet you Shashi. Thanks for visiting & commenting
ReplyDelete*I like your handle Fickle Cattle. You are always welcome to pop by
*Nice to meet you as well Kathleen. We all have to let go of things sometimes. This is a necessary release for me. It is not ideal, but anger only serves to hurt me. I am trying to grow through the process. Easier some days than others.
Hi Joanny.
ReplyDeleteYes, it seems for most things like this people jump the gun by a day (or more sometimes). I suppose that time zones do affect that as well. Thank you so much for your feedback.
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Thank you Jingle.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet of you to say. I say you in the list and visited your poem as well, although math is not really my thing, so didn't feel I had anything to offer you. With so many different kinds of poetry out there, it is nice to have the exposure to it all.
Be well
You certainly know how to deliver a good 'one shot!'
ReplyDeleteAt my age, I have learned (quite well) how to let go. It's all good .....
I feel a slow learner at times Helen, but wish for strength of character enough to know my own mind and path in time.
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful empathy of conflicted emotions-- your verse is new yet old, sad, yet strong-- nicely written!
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Nicely done! Of course I can't resist a poem about emotions.
ReplyDeleteGreat flow of emotion and image. The rhymes are really tight and it says so much directly, and also between the lines.
ReplyDelete*Isn't it just Marilynn. Thank you
ReplyDelete* Hi Teresa. Nice to meet you and thanks for popping by
Hey Adam
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your stopping in and offering comment on my poem today. You guys have loads on your plate, but you have created a wonderful community for which I am very happy.
how well your words click together. I read this several times and felt the inner tension but also the sigh at the end.
ReplyDeleteI love poetry for it is an avenue for us to express and be inspired. This piece inspired me and many others my dear.
I'm late to One Shot too. Been one of those weeks. I am so grateful for writers who have become treasures.
Be happy - Moon smiles
Oh Leslie, How lovely! You really know how to say just the right thing, don't you. I truly appreciate your kindnesses moony. If I can count myself amongst your treasures I am a truly lucky lady indeed.
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Moon hugs
heck...you are not the only one late...still doing my reading...great to see you and a great one shot poem..cheers pete
ReplyDeleteah geez Pete! That is awesome of you to still pop in! I appreciate it. Thanks.
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