Witnessed, innocently
Anticipated, quietly
Watched, intently
Touched, lightly
Held, firmly
Plucked, quickly
Gathered, hastily
Smelled, eagerly
Viewed, brilliantly
Consumed, slowly
Satisfied, not even close
Sigh.
*your patience with the adverbs.. LYs is appreciated… it might be all about indulgence. Probably…
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Satisfied, not even close?
Perhaps because it needed to be
Kissed passionately
and
Loved unconditionally…
Now… I’m off to find a strawberry…
or… perhaps something even more delicious
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Sigh. Perhaps you are more than right…You understand me so well, Michael. Grateful to see your words here tonight.
Thank you ♡
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But what is left for the timid soul…
Is it to divulge the truth of one’s heart
In full view of all who wander
Within the light of your words?
Perhaps it is best to have it discovered
In a distant time
Written upon the once sacred walls
Of secret rooms
Now lost within the fire of circumstance…
Paint… peeling from the ceiling
Obscuring runes…
Once having touched deeply
The heart…
Yet… in this new dawn of freckled crimson…
We must find the soul’s passion
Lingering in the hues…
Of a concupiscent strawberry…
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Shy, her shield,
Sparkling eyes never quite reaching
Those who find her,
Bashful, worn with grace,
Her words now yours
May be timidly drawn,
For those who deserve
But written upon the skin
With wanton fingertips
For those who capture
Her touch, heart, her mind
And recognize the tingle
She causes
And willingly provides
You honor me, Michael, with your presence. Grateful for your eyes on mine.
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You know there’s a time and place for violating ALL traditional writing rules, Audrey. This feels like a good time!
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Haha. Yep, for sure. I’m always thrilled when writers back up their thrill seeking poetic buddies. ♡ Thank you
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Tenderly?
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If that was your wish, Sir
A lovely addition, thank you
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This made me wonder if you were picking strawberries in a field. Your poem celebrates how fruit should be eaten: sensuously. (Another adverb for your collection.) I hope you consumed more strawberries and found satisfaction.
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Gus, I remember a short story you wrote a few years ago that included eating fruit. That was yours, correct? It was fabulous. I enjoyed reading it very much. I welcome your adverb, Sir. Smiling big…perfect.
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Yes, that was my short story. About a couple sensually eating a juicy plum. You remembering that and saying you enjoyed it just put a big smile on my face. A big thank you, Auds 🙂
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I enjoyed it very much, Gus. A couple times actually. Giggle
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You made me smile again. Thank you for saying that, and for being so supportive. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, Auds.
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The gentlemen who hangout in my wheelhouse are loved. You are no exception. So nice having you around more. Enjoy your weekend, as well, Gus. xo
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Hadn’t noticed.
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You’re very kind
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🙂
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Poet observed, wittily
Poem written, originally
Stanza read, gratefully
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Aww. You make me smile, Shari. Thank you so much for adding your words here. ♡
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One of the best parts of summer
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I agree with you, Dan.
Smiling bright
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Sounds very yummy😊
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🤓 I hope you enjoyed the ride, Rob. Nice to see you, btw.
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How can I not? It’s a poem, and it’s about gardening. 🙂
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Exactly Right! ❤
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Surely you are not thinking adverbs are a pain? Strawberry’s can be a letdown. Fun one, Audrey.
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I do know the adverb is generally viewed as an annoyance. When I wrote the poem the adverbs didn’t exist, then I realized how needed they were when feeling indulgent. Maybe not. Giggle
Who knows, whatever and all that… 🤓
Thanks for reading. Hope your trip is going well. ♡
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Very well, thank you, Audrey.
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I sound a fool sometimes, Butch.
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