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[English Sonnet]

poem was written in October of 2010

A Lover's Rose

How sweet the sound of my own lover's voice!—
he speaks to me of honeyed blossoms where,
in tangled gardens, vine and rose rejoice,
entwining both the spires and petals there.
How soft the dew of my own lover's kiss!—
anointing neck and trailing over breast.
His lips of velvet speak to me of bliss,
without a sound, as tongue to flesh is pressed.
How gently glides his touch where hands are laid!—
a feather first and then a firm caress;
my body, in his hands, a goddess made,
each swell and curve, my lover's to possess.

At last my love and I, a twisting vine,
wrap 'round where thorn and blooming rose combine.
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Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 8:29 PM
A beautiful sensual and romantic sonnet Katherine, as lovely as a rose in bloom, sensational…. Belle
Howard Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 9:13 AM
I have read many of your poems and very much enjoy the variety of subject and transport by word to their essence in refreshing style and tone. Cheers, a newbie - soupie east coast snow bird.
Narain Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 4:46 PM
I have read all your poems. It was emailed by poetrysoup. You have an elegant writing skill. Your piems are gentle and very inspiring. From Irish to African landscape, icean breezes and rose whispers, you have an exceptional skill. Keep on writing.C3X
Fowler Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 12:56 PM
A beautiful sonnet Katherine. Very soft and sensuous. :)
Hind Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 9:56 AM
This is quite beautiful. What a sonnet!
Rolland Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 12:15 AM
magical sonnet, such a poetical reading yann
Gayagay Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 11:42 PM
This poem is divine! I can read it over and over again without losing interest.
Turner Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:03 PM
regardless of when it was written, it is a beauty, Katharine. perfect use of the sonnet form.
Sparrow Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:13 PM
so glad you like it! I enjoy writing sonnets!
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