Anne Winter Poet Free verse

Crimson Velvet

Soft crimson velvet
Strangling, sickening 
My pale, soft neck,
Warm candlelit glow,
Crimson velvet.

Black silk gloves,
The threads threatening,
Ribbons reddening my subtle skin,
Slow breathing, lungs tight,
Crimson velvet. 

Rose gold pearls
Teasing the pearls flowing 
Down the crescent eyes,
Pulse churning,
Adernaline,
Pressured, pressed throat,
Crimson Velvet. 

Ghost face,
Crimson face, crimson lips. 
Burnt fingertips,
Smoky heart, extra tender,
Crimson Velvet. 

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Zyrool Gifford October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM A Very deep and dark piece, Anne. Brilliantly written. Have a great day, my friend. Anne Winter November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM Thank you so much, you too!

Brandy Nicole October 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM ' threads threatening, ribbons reddening my subtle skin. ' Sounds painful to me. You've labeled this under depression, along with dark. Thoughts can create many terrifying moments. This is deep and emotional, my dear friend. Your words always touch my heart. Hugs and blessings to you, dear Anne. ~ Brandy Anne Winter November 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM Dearest Brandy, how grateful I am for your friendship :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM Dearest Anne, Like the velvet itself, soft, suffocating, strangely tender. Like a fever dream staged in candlelight. Tension, beauty, and danger. There’s a haunted elegance in your lines, a ritual of sensation that feels both intimate and mythic. Missed you my friend and glad to see you again. Autumn Blessings, Dearest Anne, Daniel Anne Winter November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM I missed you too, my dearest friend! I missed you the most :)

CayCay Godwin October 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM I'm thinking the agony of unrequited love that could have been velvet. Beautiful imagery throughout, Paige. Did I get the subject right? It is a poem worthy of breaking down for study. sent u soupmail. Never mind mail, u still have no icon & our messages have scrolled away. Anne Winter November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM Yes! you got it right! Thank you for stopping by and reading I truly appreciate your time :)

David Crandall October 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM engaging poem - I imagine a dark romantic encounter Anne Winter November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM Thank you!

Yann Rolland October 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM enjoyed your creativity and talent Anne Winter November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM Thank you so much :)

Paige Hind October 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM "Smoky heart, extra tender" beautiful line. I enjoyed reading. Anne Winter November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM Thank you so much :)