Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Apogee

No longer ...
          Are my eyes my own.
     My ribs thrum with a drunken heart,
               Your drug, molten and pure, coursing my veins.

I am the smooth cheek to your tears,
          Warmed by the waiting ...
     Let dash, your fury upon my reef,
               Your concern and cares,

Ebbed with worry to the depths.
          My lips brush tiny shivers on your skin,
     (Anticipation doing what the autumn air can not),
               As I whisper sexy words to the curves of you ...

Your henna-painted fingers like electric tendrils thru my hair,
          Pulling me closer, tighter ... closer.
     No longer are my eyes ...
               My own.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "September 2018 Standard" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier September 14, 2018 at 8:15 PM Beautiful, Gregory. Congrats on your gold medal win. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:16 AM Many thanks to you, Line! :-) <3

Brandy Nicole September 13, 2018 at 11:07 AM Congratulations Greg on this win. Your thoughts are mesmerizing. :) Brandy Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:16 AM Thank you very much, Dear Friend - blessings! :-) <3

Sheri Fresonke Harper September 12, 2018 at 7:33 PM very loving imagery and touch, enjoyed it Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:16 AM Thank you very much, Sheri, I am so grateful for your kindness! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong September 12, 2018 at 4:47 PM I love the metaphors of the sea in this wonderfully composed piece Greg. Congratulations on your win! : ) Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:15 AM Many kind thanks to you, Connie, that means so much! Blessings! :-) <3

Brandy Nicole September 10, 2018 at 7:11 PM Love is.. one heart-beat. Your thoughts are beautiful, romantic and sensual. They create a breathtaking moment, an incredible mood. Two have become one. This is a keeper for me. ~ Brandy Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:14 AM It is a feeling like no other ... and BEYOND all others. Thank you so much for your kindness, Brandy, I so appreciate it! :-) <3