Educated on his surroundings,
Masculinity unfolds daily,
Nothing comprehensible,
Not even in dreams.
Why find comfort in her?
Yet, she welcomes him, completely.
Grasping at the simplicity,
Of a dreamer’s thoughts.
Lacking expectations,
Freely giving of his heart.
Needing more than anything,
To feel the curve of her body.
She welcomes his presence,
Intensity of his desire,
To stay with her, if only for a while.
A sanctuary of his making,
Her devoted heart beating,
To the enormity of his craving.
Pain found upon his face,
She wrapped in his embrace,
A calming force surrounds.
Neither leave or waver,
Unaware of time or space,
For him she waits.
Knowing moments together pass,
Worldly duties, a requirement of fate,
Submitting, aware she’s all he has.
Fleeting bits of peace eagerly evade,
Tears washing sorrowful passions,
As returning again, always questioned.
Evocative poem, beautiful statue.
My life has been nuts the last few weeks and I’ve had little time to write or read. Just read a bunch of your poems all at once – you are really growing as a poet and it is a great pleasure to read your work.
Where is this statue, BTW?
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Thank you, my dear, Shari. I hope you’re well. Thank you for stopping in and letting me know you’re here. I appreciate your support. Always. I think I’m beginning to care less about results and more about feeling relieved to let the words go free. This statue is here in Houston. Downtown at our Discovery Green location. An artist has allowed his work to be present for a year. Here’s a link…
http://www.discoverygreen.com/wingsofthecity
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Truly love this poem…every stanza hold such great words/thoughts ~ through all the emotions, desires and embraces it is this great line of “Grasping at the simplicity, Of a dreamer’s thoughts.” that brings it all home. Beautifully written…the thoughts and dreams in your head must be pretty amazing! Enjoy your weekend!
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Yay! I’m extremely relieved that you love this poem. I can exhale now, Randall. My confidence in this one had me doubting my ability to…well, to inspire. I love that I can reach you. The line you picked up on makes me smile. Thank you, Dalo. My thoughts and dreams are inspired by you.
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A great poem ~ and inspirational, that is such a perfect line. 🙂 You write great poetry, and then every now it really becomes special and there is one that hits perfectly. Cheers!
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Thank you, my dear. 🙂 *blush* Yeah, poetry can do just that, I’ve found.
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This is so awesomely beautiful such wonderful verse. The photos are beautiful too!
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Thank you, Willow ♡
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One of your best, Audrey, Love it!
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Oh really? Thanks. I wasn’t so sure about this one, John. Glad you think so… Yay. xx
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Just totally cool.
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Susan…thank you. It was a bit of a beast to write. I wasn’t confident about it if I’m telling you the truth. Glad it worked for you.
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Well, it did~! 🙂
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Mythic verse, Aud. Wow!
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So that’s a yes? 🙂 Thanks. I’m not convienced, but I’m really glad you think so, Chum.
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Ok, I need a better imagination. Did you write this all at once?
🙂
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I did….but then I stewed over it for a few weeks. Tweeked it a bit today with a few words and sent it on its way.
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This was very nice to read.
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Thank you, Lisa. Very kind of you to say. Between you and me, I’m not very confident with these long poems. 🙂 Great to see a comment from you. Enjoy your evening.
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I thought it was excellent. 🙂
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Thanks again, Lisa
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That’s not the griffin guy, is it? Loved how you wrote it. But are you sure she’s not dead? I think she might be.
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Yeah…well, maybe it isn’t him. *looks about* Why? Does he not meet your approval? Thank you, Duketh. I wasn’t so sure, if truth be told. No! Of course she’s not dead!
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But she’s not moving! And doesn’t he seem sad?
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She’s content in his arms…and he’s relieved, I think.
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Nice story. Gotta wonder who commissioned the statue and for what reason?
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Thanks, John. I wrote about the artist a while back over coffee…I should provide the link again. Great suggestion.
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What a Beautifully Empassioned story caputring this statue. Magnifique!! 🙂
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Thanks, Morgan. I enjoyed thinking about this poem. Glad you liked it. Fantasy poetry writing has always come a bit harder for me. Flexing my poetic ability a little. 🙂
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I think You did a marvelous job. You may need to take up Friday Fantasy 😉
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Never! I would rather have a heart attack first. Hush your mouth… Take it back, Morgan. 😉 ♡
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LOL Ok ok…Honourable Sorry ! (though I think you have talents you don’t realize)
I take it back: 🙂 Fantasy Friday up take to need may You 🙂
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Thank you!
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