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The Distant Flame

A paramount flame enraptures to rule,
unearthing the spicy array of my senses,
the reverie of Spring cautiously subdued,
a syncopated beat, three steps beyond pretentious.
Longing for that vision seen only in glimpses,
beyond the tide of what is still becoming real,
as passion burns its slow decay upon my defenses,
Baby, you make me feel!

I close my eyes to a thousand stars,
on a velvet curtain of the night,
and the Braille pathways of my heart,
submerge discreetly into your river of light.
I become caught and raptured in utter delight,
throwing open the soul of all that is real,
as your image dominates my inner sight,
Baby, you make me feel!

Blowing holes through the canopy of night,
touching your lips, meeting your gaze,
stormy passions toss apprehension aside,
restless abandon ventures beyond the haze.
Violet, in subjection to your silky ways,
smokey, the thoughts that make time stand still,
wistful and fervent this fire flames,
Baby, you make me feel!

As distant, sultry fires tax us,
two single spokes on an ever spinning wheel,
the Earth resumes spinning on it's axis,
but Baby, you make me feel!


(Modified Ballade)

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  1. Date: 4/24/2013 7:19:00 PM

    everything about this poem simply reeks Catie...of excellence that is! Besides all the other good points about this poem is the continuity of theme with nothing inserted just for the sake of rhyme. Not too many poets can do that. I hope I'm rating this properly (a 7) since I'm assuming that's the highest and best.

  1. Date: 4/4/2013 10:39:00 PM

    velvet curtain ; I like that line! ooxx michael

  1. Date: 3/11/2013 10:16:00 AM

    I now await a poem regarding you at 13 and the locker room plus the letter written by your Father......Fortunantly , times and people change....with enough time even though we have no answers for Hope......

  1. Date: 3/2/2013 4:49:00 AM

    My hearty congratulations on your super win my dear friend, Catie! A great write indeed! Thank you so much also for sharing! Have a great and blessed day/weekend! love and hugs, Leonora

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 7:55:00 PM

    Catie, :-) congratulations with your sweet and spicy win in Cyndi's out of the box" SENSUAL POETRY. ADULTS ONLY." Contest* Always & Forever ~LINDA

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 6:11:00 PM

    I do love this one Catie-Did ;) [that repeat's great!] Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 2:59:00 PM

    congrats on your win with this lovely write, beautiful images and great use of language :)

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 8:07:00 AM

    Your poetry never dissapoints; Im amazed by this passionate write, Catie! Stunning! Congratulations on your success in Cyndi's contest! Im going to fav this beauty.

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 7:38:00 AM

    Awesome win Dearest!

  1. Date: 2/26/2013 11:03:00 AM

    I think one of the true characteristics of fine artists that sets them apart from others is not overconfidence but some doubt or, at the very least, the thought that they could do better---and that's what makes them better. Sort of an out of body experience, but that's what art is in a way---Baby, you made me feel with this poem---into my favs---doubt if you like but few can write verse like this!

  1. Date: 2/18/2013 6:43:00 AM

    This is so romantic and passionate Catie..Outstanding...Charma

  1. Date: 2/18/2013 6:42:00 AM

    This is so romantic and passionate Catie..Outstanding...Charma

  1. Date: 2/16/2013 8:52:00 AM

    I see in your comment below, you are asking someone for HELP???? on that 3rd stanza/first line??? Are you kidding me, Catie??? No one on PS can possibly write this better than yourself...I am always blown away by your talent...and bow before you in awe!

  1. Date: 2/16/2013 6:01:00 AM

    Catie, a really wonderful poem, full of amazing words, well done, constance

  1. Date: 2/16/2013 2:14:00 AM

    If I never get a chance to read another Poem...This would suffice as the ultimate Work I could ever have read anyway...I can't imagine ANYTHING AS BEAUTIFUL!!!! YOU CRUSH MY SOUL With all your PURPLE PASSION!

  1. Date: 2/16/2013 2:01:00 AM

    MYGOD! CAN YOU WRITE POETRY!! I feel so infantile in your prezense. my favs for sure

  1. Date: 2/15/2013 8:32:00 PM

    Ha, Catie, awesome...PD

  1. Date: 2/15/2013 4:22:00 PM

    Wow!!! You blew me away with this one. Just gorgeous. Hugs and luv, Gail

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 2/15/2013 5:01:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Gail, for your awesome comment. hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 2/15/2013 12:42:00 PM

    - Beautiful written, Catie. - Wishing you a lovely weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 2/15/2013 5:01:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Anne Lise. So nice to hear from you, and tell your hubby I said hi also. love and hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 2/15/2013 11:10:00 AM

    Where light reaches past darkness of night? I really have no idea..don't think you could improve this really loved this...perfect like it is..just giving idea because you asked...wonderfulllllllll.......blessings

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 2/15/2013 11:35:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Donna. i appreciate your help. I will consider your suggestion, to see if it works well with the next line????? anyway, Thanks! hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 2/15/2013 9:24:00 AM

    There is a line in this poem that I am not satisfied with, it's "Blowing holes through the roof of the night" It sounds so cliche to me. If anyone has any suggestions that might work in place of that line, I would be very appreciative and thankful for your help. hugs, catie :)

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 2/15/2013 9:25:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    oh yeah...it's a Ballade....MY way. :)