Deep Beneath

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and when she touched me
her fingers reached 
deep beneath my flesh, 
peeling back layers of the past,
exposing a core
once lost in the depths
of fabled dreams to now 
understand that
reality is the beauty
it forever sought
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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September 5, 2019 at 11:42 AM
wow amazing poem dear Chris, so deep and passionate :)-luloo
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September 5, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Thank you Lu loo for you kind thoughts. I am thrilled you liked this one.
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September 5, 2019 at 9:46 AM
Omg this was the most stunning piece I have read in such a long time! See it's posts like this that inspires others to try to reach for your inspiration and god I wish it could be bottled because my dear friend you could be a millionaire with the beauty that this inspires!!;) consider all who read this INSPIRED!;)
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September 5, 2019 at 10:15 AM
I am not even sure what to say to this humbling comment but thank you Brenda. This really made me smile this morning
Lamoureux Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 9:02 AM
My kind of gal.
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September 5, 2019 at 9:13 AM
That makes two of us. Thanks!
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September 5, 2019 at 3:43 AM
Romantic and passionate, you at your best Chris.
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September 5, 2019 at 6:54 AM
Thank you Elizabeth for your beautiful thoughts. You stopping by has made my day.
Wolf Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 6:57 PM
To think --- all that from a touch. Textured layers of profound beauty written here, my friend! Bravo! :) gw
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September 5, 2019 at 6:53 AM
Thanks so very much Gershon. Always I appreciate your visits.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:20 PM
A real touch, a hot one, reaching into the true depths of passion — one that loves.
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September 4, 2019 at 6:54 PM
Same here :)
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September 4, 2019 at 5:22 PM
Thank you Kim. Your comments always bring me happiness.
Sands Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 4:49 PM
Wow. This is amazing. A favorite for sure. Smooth flowing, real and perfect. My kind of poetry :)
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September 4, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Thank you Heidi, that really makes me smile I am thrilled you liked this one
Bauer Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 4:47 PM
your romantic poems cannot be topped, chris! just beautiful...
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September 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Thank you Ilene. I always look forward to your visits.
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September 4, 2019 at 4:33 PM
sounds like she touched your soul...the way you expressed this one is touching in itself and so beautiful... :) hugs
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September 4, 2019 at 4:46 PM
Thank you so much Sandy. Yes, this was a little deeper but it holds a certain meaning for me. I am happy you liked it.
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