John Fleming Poet Rhyme

Crimson Moon

O beguiling crimson Moon
Fiercely blazing for want of thee;
Descending beneath faltering clouds;
Leering wantonly;
And She:
Her coy distractions and brazen
Enchantments 
Laid bare and stripped rude...
Like the naked lightening tree.

Stealing forth his confoundments
Dealt by bloody, craven fingers
Which do betray and disavow
The sacred pledges 
Made unto the black veils
Of night-time down...
When, drifting carnally upwards 
Against your sleeping form -
Stooping to kiss upon that fiery brow...
Thus forged an incestuous alliance
Beneath the distant stars
Of a broken plough.

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Susan Ashley October 19, 2017 at 7:38 PM John, the depth and beauty of your poetry simply astounds. Your amazing imagery, poetic language and tempo are all so masterfully done and done with exquisite grace. A joy to read and think upon... John Fleming October 22, 2017 at 6:24 AM Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Susan...they are both very kind and generous -- I am much obliged! My very warmest regards as ever, Susan. :) john

Thvia Shetley September 19, 2017 at 8:41 AM "Stealing forth his confoundments Dealt by bloody, craven fingers Which do betray and disavow The sacred pledges Made unto the black veils Of night-time down...". These lines will stay with me. How I love your work.... John Fleming October 1, 2017 at 4:28 PM Thank you, Thvia...you have paid me a beautiful compliment -- I am sincerely grateful! My very warmest regards as always! :) john

Patricia Cresswell September 10, 2017 at 8:52 AM I am dazzled truly. A very sensuous piece! John Fleming September 11, 2017 at 3:07 AM Thank you, Patricia. I wrote a rough draft of this poem several years ago and then revamped it quite a few times before uploading it; I am never entirely happy with my poems...but this one is one of those few rare exceptions! My very warmest regards, Patricia, as always. :) john

Manon Peel January 8, 2017 at 7:03 AM Wow. Your use of such descriptive words astounds me. I will certainly be reading more of your poetry. John Fleming January 8, 2017 at 12:46 PM Thank you, Manon! Please be assured you are most welcome here, at anytime, in my little corner of the "Soup" . All my very best! :) john

Chelcie Darling September 17, 2016 at 3:28 PM Oh my! What a great poem!! Very enticing! John Fleming September 18, 2016 at 2:38 PM Thank you, Chelcie...You are most kind. My warmest regards! :) john

Pace Ink-U-Script August 8, 2016 at 4:51 AM And how captivating this is....the imagery of this moon in the manner you described is beyond incredible. What a scene you don't see too often...thanks for bringing me here. John Fleming August 9, 2016 at 4:04 PM You are very welcome, Pace...And thank you for the visit and wonderful comments - You are always most happily received here! As soon as time permits I will be re-paying you a return visit sometime in the very near future. All the very best! :) john

Becca Teagan June 5, 2016 at 11:23 AM Extremely beautiful, John John Fleming June 6, 2016 at 10:44 AM Thank you, Becca. That is an extremely charming and sweet thing to say...Your comment has made my day. All my very best wishes...As always. :) john

Daver Austin March 28, 2016 at 8:53 AM An exotic, erotic moon indeed. Enjoyed. Love, daver John Fleming March 28, 2016 at 12:08 PM Hello again, Daver. Nice to see you making a return call once again...You are always welcome here at anytime. Thank you for the comments...they are always appreciated by me! My very best wishes! :) john

Red Barchettadrive March 27, 2016 at 11:50 PM Poetry gets no better than this! I'm all starry eyed! John Fleming March 28, 2016 at 12:04 PM Thanks, Red! This certainly is a lovely accolade to bestow upon my poem - Much appreciated! All the very best. :) john

Elaine George March 21, 2016 at 9:47 AM Hi, John. Blood moon when earth passes between sun and moon amid the star consolation of the 'Plough' . This is absolutely a BRILLIANT piece of writing. John Fleming March 22, 2016 at 7:28 PM Hi, Elaine...Bullseye! You are absolutely spot on; this rare cosmic event is indeed the inspiration behind the poem. Very well done! Many thanks for your lovely comments, Elaine; you are always most welcome here at any time. My very best regards! :-) john

Peter Lewis Holmes March 20, 2016 at 5:38 PM Liked this John. It has a haunting presence, yet at the same time sensual.....and thanks for your comments on my work! Peter John Fleming March 23, 2016 at 10:52 AM Hi, Peter. It was a delight to comment on your work, Peter - I always enjoying reading your poems! Thanks for the re-turn visit and kind comments - always appreciated! My very best regards. :) john

Umnewa Brett Somers Formerly Winkofheart March 18, 2016 at 11:55 AM The imagery is haunting John. An enjoyable read. John Fleming March 19, 2016 at 7:34 AM Hello, Brett. Nice to become acquainted with you! Many thanks for the visit and kind comments - Much appreciated! My very best regards. :) john

Elaine George March 17, 2016 at 2:19 PM So deep and profound. I agree with Keith. This is indeed...a masterpiece, John. Elaine John Fleming March 18, 2016 at 10:32 AM Thank you, Elaine...Indeed, you accord me high praise! The clue, and key, to the whole poem is in the 2nd verse, line 9. Once you understand what this line refers to then you understand the whole poem. Answers on a post please if anyone is interested. :) My very best regards to you, Elaine, as always...And my warmest regards. :) john

Keith Bickerstaffe January 30, 2016 at 4:21 PM Astounding language and scintillating imagery... '...fiercely blazing for want of thee,' '...dealt by bloody, craven fingers' and the final three lines.' This is a masterpiece my friend!! Best wishes, Keith John Fleming January 31, 2016 at 1:49 PM Thank you, Keith, for your very kind comments - You are most generous in your accolades! Much appreciated my friend! My very best regards...And warmest wishes. :) john

Punnia Viswan Bhatia January 1, 2016 at 2:19 AM wishing you too a very happy new year :)) stay blessed John Fleming January 1, 2016 at 8:19 AM Cheers, RSE. Unfortunately...I feel God may desert me when he starts to inwardly digest the "Meretrix Trials". I have a sneaking feeling he is going to be sitting this one out! All the very best, my friend. :) john

Punnia Viswan Bhatia December 30, 2015 at 9:29 AM superb read..thank you for sharing john :)) John Fleming December 31, 2015 at 8:48 AM A pleasure to become acquainted, my old son! Many thanks for your kindly comments! My warmest wishes and regards for the forth coming New Year! :) john

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 28, 2015 at 5:45 AM Im blown away by your wonderful words John.. =`) vivid cute imagery,...Im glad you are reading mine.. =`) thanks much! Happy Holidays!~Olive Eloisa =`) John Fleming December 28, 2015 at 1:12 PM Olive...Always a pleasure to find that you have paid me a visit. Many thanks for your sweet comments - They are always appreciated! My best regards and wishes for the forthcoming New Year! :) john

Eileen Manassian December 27, 2015 at 4:57 PM Lovely piece...what fantastic imagery. :) I want to echo FJ's comment. Celestial bodies being naughty...You've captured it well. John Fleming December 28, 2015 at 1:07 PM Many thanks, Eileen! So very nice to see you visiting once again. May I take this opportunity to pass on my warmest wishes...And all the very best for the New Year! :) john John Fleming December 28, 2015 at 1:05 PM

Daver Austin December 27, 2015 at 12:19 PM Akin wiith the moon. The "broken plough" is a great rustic image. I'm thoroughly spooked. Thanks for reading my stuff. daver John Fleming December 28, 2015 at 1:05 PM Hi, Daver. Nice to hear from you once again. I will be paying you another call in the very near future no doubt . My very best wishes to you for the New Year! :) john

James Fraser December 26, 2015 at 12:07 PM So much of today's poetry is kinda basic. This is up there and possibly unreachable to many in thought and in write, even to me. It's just wonderful to read, even better having been read a few times. I like it ~~ smiles to my fav's ~~ James :) John Fleming December 28, 2015 at 1:01 PM Hi, James. Not heard from you in a while. Hope everything is going fine for you and you are in rude health. Many thanks for the visit and your kind comments...It is all very much appreciated! All the very best for the New Year, James! :) john

Maurice Yvonne December 24, 2015 at 3:53 PM Oh my, oh my! WOW! Just a stupendous piece. You are so gifted my dear friend. I could write for another 200 years and never come close to the splendour of this piece. You are an inspiration! I must most definitely add this poem to my favs! Happy Holidays to you and yours. Lots of love, Armand. John Fleming December 25, 2015 at 6:40 AM Armand, as always, you accord me such high merit...I am eternally grateful. You are always welcome here at anytime, Armand. I would ask you to keep an eye out for an "Ezra Pound styled Cantos" that I intend to start publishing in the next day or two; it will be an ongoing thing. I am going to throw everything I have got at it! The subject is "Contentious" to say the least. It will invoke strong emotions; I may well get kicked of this site...But here or elsewhere - "The Meretrix" will be heard!! My warmest wishes and kindest regards to you Armand. :) john

Keith Bickerstaffe December 24, 2015 at 9:11 AM Excellent word use and dazzling imagery... there are so many phrases to choose from for a best one, so I will simply say I love 'em all! Magnificent my friend! Best wishes, Keith John Fleming December 24, 2015 at 12:32 PM Hi, Keith. Pleased you enjoyed the short read. This is one of my older, revamped poems reworked to celebrate the occasion of the "Super Moon". I have to say: It is a far better poem now. All the very best for the forth coming year, Keith. :) john

Elizabeth Ruff December 1, 2015 at 12:44 PM Very deep and True. very Great write John Fleming December 2, 2015 at 6:24 AM Hello, Elizabeth. How very nice to make your acquaintance. Much obliged for the visit and kind remarks...Many thanks! My best regards! :) john

Keith Bickerstaffe November 28, 2015 at 7:33 AM Richly descriptive with vivid language and outstanding imagery... well done John! Best wishes, Keith 7 John Fleming November 29, 2015 at 4:51 AM A great pleasure to see you visiting once again, Keith. I hope everything is going well for you and you are in good health. Many thanks for the lovely comments! My very best regards to you. :) john

Red Barchettadrive November 17, 2015 at 12:36 PM 7+ Felt like I was reading from Shakespeare! Great piece here John! John Fleming November 18, 2015 at 5:05 AM Hi, Red. Nice to make your acquaintance! Thank you for visiting my little corner of the "Soup", and thanks for your kind comments - Much obliged! :) john

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