Candlelight Passion

feel the rush of heat
he holds your face in his hands ...
     strange new feelings rise

unconditional
vows that promise tenderness...
     last eternally

candlelight passion
emotion’s soar on hope’s wings...
     as two become one


*Written for Francine’s “Romantic Senryu” contest on January 25, 2012.
By Carolyn Devonshire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Gorelick Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 7:33 AM
Oh LNC. hope you can read this..hear your computer is down... congrats on your big win..is stunning. Bg
Sweetheart Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 9:02 PM
congrats Carolyn on a fantastic win.. so sorry to learn of your computer crash.. hope all gets back on track soon...
Dietrich Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 4:11 PM
wow, CArolyn, this is one that just has to be faved . Big congrats in the contest!!
Guzzi Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 2:30 PM
ahh memories! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Arno Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations on your great write :) Jon
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January 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM
How two become one, the picture of your candlelight passion is imaged wonderfully. Loved and enjoyed. Congrats on your win, bl
Brown Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations on your winning placement in Francine's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 11:18 AM
congrats on your 4th place win Carolyn, just beautiful
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January 30, 2012 at 12:35 AM
I have been a fan of yours since Soup day one (for me)...but the stuff you are putting out lately is DIVINE...I mean that. A whole different feel to your poems now. What's new? GIVE me All of your secrets....Hee hee... :) your friend, the Greedy Poet....:)
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January 29, 2012 at 3:47 PM
lovely poem- I see your soup mail is not here. Will have to give you an email -I think I have your address downstairs. I have been in massage and physio now for 6 weeks- do I feel better- no. Might just take time. love phyl
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January 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Lovely emotions wing their way through your verse Carolyn. I know this will do well in the contest. All my best, Lizzie
Sweetheart Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 8:59 AM
breathtaking words Carolyn.. very romantic scenario ..good luck in the contest.. was so very sorry to hear about your health issues as well.. we press on sharing our words to encourage and inspire...as your words always are.. I have just posted a blog for special prayer if u care to list yours.. we will be going to Rome tomorrow to lay all requests at the main altar... sincerely hope all will be well with u very soon.. luv
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January 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM
So romantic and beautiful! Everyone needs some candlelight passion. Blessings, Rhonda
Freeman Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM
No one could say this any better Carolyn. I think later when it is time to write my life story you will be the one that I entrust my bio to. You're one of my dearest friends and that is to say a mouthful, I don't pour out to just anyone. Your mutual friend, Love Moses
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January 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Beautiful and embracing Senryu, love and blessings, Brenda : )
Dufresne Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM
just can't beat the scene coupled with the emotion in this senryu series. Lovely Carolyn, lovely ...keeps one there a while.
Horne Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 1:16 PM
awesome piece, my friend - so tender and beautiful
Sivey Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Another great write by you my friend! I'm enjoying all of your poems you have written lately and this one stands out from all of them! Such a romantic I see within you! I can see it because I'm such a romanticist as well! Fantastic write Carolyn! Awesome Work!!
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