Francine Roberts Poet Monorhyme

By Candlelight

I draw our bath for the night.

Candles lit, romantic light

Casting shadows on walls of white.

Two bodies join in blissful delight,

Making love by candlelight.







for Russell Sivey's "By Candlelight" contest
                
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Francine Roberts      08/03/2012

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Elizabeth Wesley June 10, 2012 at 10:11 PM What a pure delight to imagine! Candles create their own magic and what you give my mind to see is lovely.

Debbie Duncan May 7, 2012 at 2:52 PM Oh I like your words very much,, nice write,,, you have a great day ;}

Keith Bickerstaffe May 5, 2012 at 12:01 AM So much passion in so few, well composed lines. Nice rhyming and cadence. Well done, Francine! Best wishes, Keith

Don Johnson April 29, 2012 at 12:18 AM the moon it grows a tinkers mite, until at last it fills the night, bathes us in its golden light, passion burns its flame so burnished bright.... Francine Roberts April 29, 2012 at 1:01 AM your comment is prettier than the poem Don

Terry L. Allen April 11, 2012 at 12:55 PM A wonderful vignette' of one of life's more beautiful moments. Often value is not found in how many words we use but in the value of the words we do choose.

Elizabeth Wesley April 4, 2012 at 7:44 AM Like a mood, this envelopes me in the experienc. I'm so enjoying your poems Francine, just a joy to read!

Robert Pettit April 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM Good poetic description of adult fun time.

Sara Kendrick March 22, 2012 at 6:28 PM Reads like a winner..Very passionate..Good luck..Sara

Talena Alienmermaid March 16, 2012 at 8:08 AM Whoa, is it hot in here or what? = D Steamy!

Don Johnson March 12, 2012 at 4:49 PM ever the romantic, yes i remember a time, when love did shine, but it wasn't real, physical thing with a wedding ring, no her name wasna hermoine, so she put me on the footpath, christmas eve, saying don't return, and traveling on, when love has gone, more lessons did i learn, anon... new verse hey Francine , thanks mate...

Carol Sunshine Brown March 12, 2012 at 8:21 AM Congratulations on your placement in Russell's "By Candlelight" contest Francine. Love,Carol

Kim Merryman March 11, 2012 at 5:53 PM How romantic! Congrats on your win, Francine! Love, Kim

Kash Poet March 10, 2012 at 11:34 AM A romantic write here Francine.Congrats on your win.

Ralph Taylor March 9, 2012 at 7:26 PM Congrats, Francine. Outstanding write. Great job. Nice going, my friend. You and yours have a great weekend and don't forget to Spring Ahead. Be well and God bless. luv and hugs, Ralphie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 9, 2012 at 7:02 PM congrats Francine on an exciting win for this elelgant romantic write on candlelight luv.. happy weekend...

Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM Romantic poem you made here Francine, love it. - Luck to you in contest. - oxox Anne-Lise

Nette Onclaud March 8, 2012 at 8:27 PM subtly steamy with images that perk me up, francine... off to the winners' circle!.. thanks for considering my piece for your last contest... still having major technical problems on soup, hence, my belated thanks..:) huggs!