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Beauty Abides

BEAUTY ABIDES Beauty abides, and as her lover, I lift her veil to see transparent eyes glimmering with an enticement worthy of seduction. Touching some primordial passion, she wreaks havoc on my senses. And graces me with unspoken words that promise delightful pleasure. Beauty reigns as Queen supreme. Upon her throne she emanates majesty with an exquisite demeanor and I stand back intimidated and shy. Who can reframe this emotion? Not a poet or artists brush. Her soft rolling hills and gentle valleys; expectations of undiscovered treasures fire an imaginative pose I am bound up in a mystic rush that dominates like a drug's addiction. And in a exotic haze I lie dreaming of ephemeral caresses, highly charged currents that flow unrestricted around her coveted reactive spaces. Alone, with thoughts in time displaced, I wonder, does she entrance all others? Or in my silent muse am I the only one transformed and felled by her abstract beauty? Her allure is enduring, enshrined for all to see. The recherche picture of her memory never grows old and she still remains indelibly imprinted on my erotic mind. CAK 10-12-2012 Revised 9-25-2013 SYNOPSIS A question for you... 1.) Is the poem about a woman? 2.) or is it about a beautiful mountainous valley?

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Red Fiery

Date: 9/20/2013 10:43:00 AM

Definitely about a mountain valley..enshrined for all to see...I liked the questions u asked ur reader..a very well crafted work Allan...cheers !

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/20/2013 9:59:00 AM

This is absolutely astounding....I would have hoped it would be about a woman...THAT is the allure....THINKING it is about nature, but KNOWING that is just the garb you use to dress you feelings about the woman...FANTASTIC...To my favs

Allan Koven
Date: 9/20/2013 10:04:00 AM

You are a teacher? Where? Thank you Eileen for reading through and commenting. Allan

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/20/2013 10:00:00 AM

I will give them poem to my students in writing class and ask them the SAME question. Profound....

Sukmawati Komala

Date: 9/18/2013 9:14:00 AM

Thank you bro Allan..appreciate much your visit.. :) and enjoyed your wonderful write :) very beautifully penned :) Sk

Allan Koven
Date: 9/18/2013 9:27:00 AM

Thank you Sukmawa, I appreciated hearing from you. Allan

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/6/2013 7:12:00 PM

I think it is about a woman. Even if I am wrong it is a nice, sensuous piece of writing. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Happy New Year to you if you are or are not Jewish. Let peace come forth like a mighty river! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/2/2013 4:23:00 PM

Beauty can be quite intimidating, but hey, it makes a great poem subject! I imagined earth itself and its humbling majesties within. What a gorgeous piece! Always, Laura

Allan Koven
Date: 9/2/2013 4:27:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Laura. I appreciated hearing such lovely words from you. Allan

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/29/2013 9:24:00 AM

I think that it is a mountain that you write of in this piece...your metaphors are beautiful...and allow the reader to see a woman, but I think you are by a mountain, maybe watching the fog lift, wanting to explore it, climb it, conquer it, but you wonder if you should and wonder what others see when they look at it... either way it is a very written, well crafted poem!

Allan Koven
Date: 8/29/2013 9:52:00 AM

Thank you Sandra. You too have seen deep into this effort. Allan

Sandra Adams
Date: 8/29/2013 9:25:00 AM

*very well written*

Joe Flach

Date: 8/28/2013 4:24:00 PM

Allan, I would have to answer your question, "Yes". Both of which are impossible to completely understand; both of which we desire to conquer only to discover the impossibility of that objective; both of which we wish to climb and stake claim to then realize neither can be owned s property. So yes, your poem is about a woman and your poem is about a mountainous valley. And - your words match the beauty of each.

Allan Koven
Date: 8/28/2013 7:48:00 PM

Joe, you get the brass ring. How inciteful you are! I suppose too that you being such a prolific a writer you have thought through many of life's conundrums. I admire the way you compose and hope to hear from you again soon. Thank you for responding in such a magnificent way. Allan

Dan Kearley

Date: 8/28/2013 1:57:00 PM

I believe it is a beautiful mountainous valley. A site once seen, makes you just want to stare at it. Brings awe to the heart and soul. A beautiful write.

Allan Koven
Date: 8/28/2013 3:34:00 PM

Whenever we experience an awesome moment, something deep inside clicks and we seem to bond with it in a deeper way. One of the joys of living, don't you think? Thanks, Dan. I look forward to hearing more from you.

Karla Deal

Date: 8/27/2013 8:38:00 PM

I think it could be of a woman. Beautiful poem. Loved it.

Allan Koven
Date: 8/27/2013 8:46:00 PM

Karla, what pictures come to mind from the camera of our inner life? They remain in our most sacred places and often peek through the darkness as treasured memories of things we don't want to ever forget. Thank you for your kind words. Allan

Ken Carroll

Date: 8/27/2013 10:31:00 AM

Hi Allen, Nice write..I think it could be both actually.. Regards, Ken..

Allan Koven
Date: 8/27/2013 10:39:00 AM

Gosh, I am getting all the messages in the wrong places. Sorry. Thank you for your comments. And yes you are right.

Allan Koven
Date: 8/27/2013 10:37:00 AM

Chandras, please disregard the message below. It was meant for another. Thank you for your comments. I really appreciated hearing from you.

Chandrasekar Singaram

Date: 8/27/2013 10:24:00 AM

Beautiful and exceptional work Allan !

Allan Koven
Date: 8/27/2013 10:39:00 AM

Chandras, please disregard the message below. It was meant for another. Thank you for your comments. I really appreciated hearing from you

Allan Koven
Date: 8/27/2013 10:25:00 AM

Ah, now I see. The two sides of man. Reminds me of an old Star Trek program where two men almost identical fight to the end because of their differences. The black and white were reversed on both. Actually, beauty resides (abides) in all of nature. Thanks for your comment. Allan

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 8/27/2013 10:04:00 AM

You have such a beautiful way with words, Allan. Of course, in my mind I have to switch genders as I am only enticed by men and their lofty peaks and rocky exterior lol Great read. POST MORE! ;)

Allan Koven
Date: 8/27/2013 10:29:00 AM

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/26/2013 4:53:00 PM

I believe it is about a woman and the metophor of the mountains and valleys describes her body. I can't imagine a landscape would create an erotic response. Very effective poem.

Allan Koven
Date: 8/26/2013 6:47:00 PM

Richard, sometimes the beauty of nature is so overpowering and awe inspiring. Women can have that same effect upon the hearts of men and from what I've read in Poetry Soup, the reverse also applies. I am surprised at the abundance of passionate love poems from the our women poets. Thank you for your comments.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/26/2013 11:03:00 AM

Hello Allan, the poem is a beaut and I think it's (2)... and compared to a woman.. which ever it's beautiful...luv~ LINDA

Allan Koven
Date: 8/26/2013 1:39:00 PM

And how is my favorite poetess today? Thank you for dropping by. Always a pleasant surprise to hear from you. Yes, indeed, nature's beauty can be intoxicating.

Shanity Rain

Date: 8/25/2013 4:32:00 PM

I love your writings .

Allan Koven
Date: 8/25/2013 6:03:00 PM

Yvette, thank you so much. May you be blessed with a future life of peace, love and happiness. Allan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/25/2013 1:14:00 PM

- Beautiful Allan ... you have had a lovely experience .... the beauty of nature. - Pleased to read your poem. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Allan Koven
Date: 8/25/2013 4:10:00 PM

Did you think it was nature or the lure or a beautiful woman? Either way you would be right. Thank you Anne-Lise. It is always good to hear from you.