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Boldly, He Came Closer

He flew to my warmth; moth to a flame
But I tamed the flames of my fire
when I felt the heat of his fingertips
Boldly, he came closer to kiss my lips
and his touch became the heat of desire

For a death, this moth was not to blame

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2023

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Jerry Brotherton Date: 12/11/2023 4:46:00 AM Such passion explodes in these words, Lin. A wonderful poem, my friend. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/11/2023 4:55:00 AM Thank you very much, Jerry.

Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/10/2023 6:55:00 PM Thanks for the great poem. Relationships can be difficult. You may want to stick with the pet moth. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/11/2023 4:54:00 AM Lol. I think not, Hilda. Thanks for the fun comment.

Jan Allison Date: 12/10/2023 3:28:00 PM ooh err what a passionate piece Lin .. and what a way to go lol:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/10/2023 3:43:00 PM It turned out that way. Pleasure to have it pretty much write itself. Thanks Jan.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/10/2023 10:41:00 AM I enjoyed your wonderful kiss/ passion write/great picture. A story in just six lines... Have a blessed day............... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/10/2023 3:41:00 PM I’m so happy you saw the entire story in brevity.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/10/2023 8:11:00 AM What a way to go Lin, a lot of fire in a few lines. Tom Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/10/2023 8:32:00 AM No kidding, Tom. Thanks a bunch.

Deb M Date: 12/10/2023 8:02:00 AM So Lovely Lin…..Debx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/10/2023 8:32:00 AM Thanks so much, Deb.

Daniel Turner Date: 12/10/2023 7:54:00 AM My kind of suicide! Very nice, Lin:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/10/2023 8:32:00 AM Death by passion. If you have to go, it would be worth it to die that way. Thanks, Danny ;-)