Carnal Treasure

Naked they descend into time before dreams
Chasing their scent
To a pool of ancient emerald, that be
Deeper than their desires, and guarded by waterfalls serpent
Yet heightened by naked lust they
Plunge in deep to a watery cocoon

Engorged with passion they grope at
Heat left behind by a sun, now winking at the moon
As fingers fondle pheromones across viscous skin
Spilling juice from the cup of sin
Heralding echoes through cries 
Of muscles rigid at gripping thighs
Plunging deeper into spasms of want to
Releasing screaming jets at voids of pleasure
They test the acts of carnal treasure

Where two bodies now crawl upon a ledge, and
Lay in puddles of a reflected moon, wet with a grin…
Their breath deliriously spent it
Rises to mingle with pungent fig, invoking the night air 
To all their glory; exposed with the stains of bodily hunger

Her echo still lingers of that final cry
Sending bats to flight as she dug her nails into
Buttocks taught with ecstasies’ thrust
Into glistened skin; peeled naked through light
Of a bashful moon, giving life to
Sweat swanning to their song
Where distant notes drift along ochre red cliffs
To settle in hollows above this ancient gorge



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Fern Pool, Dales Gorge, Karijini National Park, Western Australia –
(2.5 billion years old)

3 January 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 6/12/2015 2:00:00 AM
Hi Mark...very sensous a flow of light and dim or dark and highs and intense emotion..I had to read it twice, its slightly diverted, but very deep...rgds, 7habang
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Date: 3/22/2015 10:16:00 AM
Passionate and impressive, congratulations. You should look up Jade Celeste, I think you would appreciate her writing.
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Date: 3/21/2015 7:22:00 PM
MARK, Congratulations on your awesome win. Thank you for supporting one of my contest. Stop by my latest blog "Old Men In Blue Jeans" if you'd like. Enjoy your win, LOVE LINDA
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Date: 1/12/2015 5:00:00 PM
A wonderful journey in poetry, in fact visual poetry to match the area you write of, My son and his wife along with all my grandchildren live in W.A as did i for 8 years..
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Mark Trichet
Date: 2/14/2015 2:56:00 AM
Appreciate your kind words Harry. I truly love the Pilbara, having spent 10 years in her company. THANKS for the visit.
Date: 1/4/2015 10:34:00 AM
" Rises to mingle with pungent fig, invoking the night air To all their glory; exposed with the stains of bodily hunger" ^^^^ Pure ,solid gold!!! Bravo!!!! Read more at: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/carnal_treasure_630505#comments
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Mark Trichet
Date: 1/4/2015 6:42:00 PM
Wow, I'm humbled by your words Robert. I appreciate your comments and so glad you liked it. I may have got a bit carried away with it...
Date: 1/4/2015 10:32:00 AM
The title fits the piece like a glove my friend. The depth and form you weaved in this gem are wondrous to read. This truly deserves a super 10 but A7 is best they allow! Adding this to my fav list today as I feel that I can learn from it.. Thanks..
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Date: 1/2/2015 8:28:00 PM
gosh, didn't I read this one before? but my comment is not here. anyway, again, I really love this one~~
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Mark Trichet
Date: 1/3/2015 1:43:00 AM
Sorry Andrea, I had to revise "en gorge" and re-badge in order not to overwrite the former poem...Glad you stopped by again. Goodnite to you
Date: 1/2/2015 8:27:00 PM
great imagery of not only passion and lust but also of the area you describe - would love to visit Australia one fine day:-) hugs jan xx
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Mark Trichet
Date: 1/3/2015 1:41:00 AM
Thanks Jan, I have visited this place a few times in the past with a passion only for its beauty! :)
Date: 1/2/2015 8:02:00 PM
It hits all the aspects of lust but a subtle seduction through words.
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Mark Trichet
Date: 1/3/2015 1:39:00 AM
Thanks Ty, glad you enjoyed it
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