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If Not For Her

The breath in me weakened even before we became one. Every palpitation was priceless Her presence was deliberate Her purpose was me. My heart slowed with the possibility Of her entrance into the same room She was near when I collapsed. I was going to be cupid's conman that day just to steal a kiss of life. She broke the ice to ask if I was okay, as she felt my wrist, It happens I would always pulse for her. Then as she neared to open my chin I felt the warm breathe of life within. We counted the seconds that passed While pressing insistently on my chest Two rings meant to be linked together It was magisterial what she did for me But now I would need her lips forever.

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Shanity Rain

Date: 8/25/2013 4:21:00 PM

very seductive words , I wonder how many ladies you have charmed !

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/23/2013 2:02:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your passionate work this afternoon...Thanks for your visit to my work..Sara

Sheree Beasley

Date: 8/12/2013 5:46:00 PM

Beautifully sensuous; the passion is so well reflected I wanted to kiss her...I'm straight if that says anything. Thank you for sharing this.

Kian Furnace

Date: 8/3/2013 2:42:00 PM

I find this poem very sincere and heart felt you have a pulse for this art for. This was enchanting! Please check my work out!

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/1/2013 10:30:00 AM

Awesome Karl, really enjoyed reading yout gem tonight ;)

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 7/31/2013 3:06:00 PM

Celeste, ceci. Heavenly.

Ayesha Karim

Date: 7/31/2013 11:02:00 AM

I liked your poem. We really don't need to cover imperfections and we are all beautiful in our own way. Sometimes it's not always about the outside the external but what's on the inside the inward person. If you have a good personality or if you're caring and fun to be around that matters more than your make up and fancy expensive clothes and everything else people think they need to be special.

John Ginesi

Date: 7/31/2013 1:00:00 AM

Hi Karl, You were love struck by her presence, I loved the way you put this in your poem very sensual and choc full of love, If this poem is true I hope you don't collapse every time you see her, it would be very hard to make babies if this was the case, only joking it was just a wonderful poem, feel free to browse my poems any time, all the best. John

Shanity Rain

Date: 7/30/2013 4:22:00 PM

very sensual ~

Sheol Moribund

Date: 7/30/2013 3:34:00 PM

Hi Karl: Great poem!!! You really illustrated your emotions for the love of your life...BRAVO. Have a wonderful day!

Johnny Rhinem

Date: 7/30/2013 12:45:00 PM

Wow, I Have Heard Of Someone Falling Within Infatuation's Grip Towards One That Has Helped Save Their Life ? Although, We Shall Trust In The Hands Whom Shape These Hearts; Never To Plunge From Her Ledges Edge Into Unknown Realms Of Obsession; Hence Possession ? Smile, Welcome To PoetrySoup And Quite Lovely Your Love ~ Love, John