Apogee

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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

Date: 9/14/2018 8:15:00 PM

Beautiful, Gregory. Congrats on your gold medal win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:16:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Line! :-) <3

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/13/2018 11:07:00 AM

Congratulations Greg on this win. Your thoughts are mesmerizing. :) Brandy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:16:00 AM

Thank you very much, Dear Friend - blessings! :-) <3

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 9/12/2018 7:33:00 PM

very loving imagery and touch, enjoyed it

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:16:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sheri, I am so grateful for your kindness! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/12/2018 4:47:00 PM

I love the metaphors of the sea in this wonderfully composed piece Greg. Congratulations on your win! : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:15:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Connie, that means so much! Blessings! :-) <3

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/10/2018 7:11:00 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
Date: 9/19/2018 3:14:00 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