John Watt Poet Free verse

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A Dream Once Forgotten

Stars -
    no stars 
        can penetrate my darkness like the embers in your eyes

                Fire -
                    no fire 
                        can match the passion of your lips when in my dreams we kiss
          
                    The pool of compassion deep within your sapphire eyes
                can't quench the flame of my desire for you,
            you are my every vision, every wish wrapped up in one,
        a dream once forgotten, now fulfilled in you.

Rose -
    no rose 
        can equal the sweet fragrance of your tenderness and charm,

                Honey -
                    no honey 
                        can quite surpass the luscious taste of beauty nor of love,

                    the lustre of your velvet face whenever you but smile,
                your radiance of grace wears no disguise,
            my wishes all pursued in the fragility of dreams
        whenever I but touch you with my eyes.

Songs -
    no poetry 
        can touch the simple pleasure of that whisper in my ear I long to hear
            I long to hear.

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Gregory Richard Barden May 22, 2020 at 6:20 PM Very nice write, John, romantic and flowing with smooth phraseology - enjoyed it very much. Keep up the great ink, my friend - I hope you are safe and sound, and all those you love. Blessings! :o) John Watt May 23, 2020 at 10:14 PM Thank thee, Bard. Thy reviews and encouraging remarks availeth much ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos May 21, 2020 at 10:05 AM This poem is awesomely romantic and excellent to give to your loved one on Valentine's Day - Yet it is refreshing and real - I simply love this write and had to fav it! Blessings, Jennifer. John Watt May 21, 2020 at 10:11 AM Jennifer, yours was the first comment I read this morning and it was such a sweet way to start off my day! Thank you, my dear for always being so encouraging (and thanks for the fav)! Hugs ~ John

Jeanne Mcgee May 20, 2020 at 9:54 AM You made me wish I was that woman...so so beautiful and full of passion. Congrats on your top win! John Watt May 20, 2020 at 1:49 PM Aw, what a lovely thing to say, Jeanne. Happy writing, and I hope you have a great day today ~ John

Heidi Sands May 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations John :) John Watt May 19, 2020 at 7:02 PM Thank you very much, Heidi, much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich May 19, 2020 at 6:15 PM ooh la la. SO romantic, John. Does your wife love when you read to her? You should read her this! John Watt May 19, 2020 at 7:02 PM Thank you for the vote of confidence. No, I'm afraid poetry reading is not on the docket for in-home entertainment, haha!

Laura Leiser May 19, 2020 at 11:10 AM Gorgeous, romantic, passionate! You are a true poet, John! A fave :) John Watt May 19, 2020 at 11:23 AM Thank you, Laura! It's good to see your friendly face. I just sent you a Soupmail...

Eileen Manassian May 19, 2020 at 2:45 AM Wow...this capture that beautiful essense of dreams of a loved one. I see congratulations are in order. Great job! John Watt May 19, 2020 at 11:24 AM Thank you my friend for the kind compliments and congrats. Have a lovely day ~ John

Judy Ball May 19, 2020 at 2:27 AM WoW! No wonder this is a winner. What a beautiful piece. This is the kind of thing that melts the heart. Wonderful expression and such emotion. You truly have a way with your words poet., God Bless and stay well, JB John Watt May 19, 2020 at 11:32 AM Judy, you are very kind to say all this. Thank you very much for taking time to read and comment today in such a generous fashion. God bless you ~ John

Aditi Mishra May 19, 2020 at 12:14 AM Dropping by to congratulate you on being placed #1 in Brian's contest. So good to see you there. God bless you dear friend :) John Watt May 19, 2020 at 1:58 AM ... and thank you for coming back today to wish congratulations. It is always good to see your poetry placing well in the contests. Be safe ~ John

Aditi Mishra May 18, 2020 at 10:38 PM It is so good to see your poem, dear friend, with deep metaphors of hope and passion beautifully. Your words drench me with the soothing emotions. Beautiful John :) John Watt May 19, 2020 at 1:57 AM Thank you, my poetry friend for your time and interest in reading and leaving behind the fingerprints of encouragement. ~ John

Michelle Faulkner May 18, 2020 at 7:17 PM Wow, this blazes with passion - I hope you were able to get this in before the contest closed! (I was working on something, but it closed too fast for me) John Watt May 18, 2020 at 7:54 PM Me too, Michelle. One minute there was 32 of 35, the next minute it was closed! I entered it in Brian's contest. I hope you posted it, I go have read now. Thanks for your nice comment ~ John