Karen Jones Poet Free verse

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Written July 18 2026 for contest Pick a Title Vol 58 sponsor Edward Ibeh

Demolition by Soft Touches

At first I wasn’t even interested in him
Failures in love made my passion dim
But his chocolate charm won me over
His humor disarms like a gift
Like a green four leaf clover

How lucky I am that he loves so freely
Winning me over certainly wasn’t easy
Dipping my toe into red volcano his love
Was dangerously freeing hot and sexy
Soft hard then soft again touches so grand

Lips quivering legs shivering 
Melting my inhibition like
Ice in summer’s July
I cherry chant as I gaze in eyes
Soft touches take me high
make me cry 
demolition by soft strides

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James Marshall Goff September 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM Love this Karen! Karen Jones September 3, 2026 at 1:08 AM Thanks for the love James! Bless you!🥹

Paige Hind August 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM woah, lol, like the style of this Karen Jones August 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM Thank you Paige! 😊

CayCay Godwin August 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM I'm very proud of this poem, which is odd because I didn't write it, I guess I'm proud FOR you. It's got so many wonderful elements going on that it's a pleasure to read. Made me wish My Tim were home RIGHT NOW. CayCay Karen Jones August 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM Thanks for reading CayCay. So glad you enjoyed and were inspired to wish for your dear Tim. 😍

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM Very lovely and romantic poem! Blessings dear lovely Karen, hugs ~ AA Karen Jones August 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM Thank you kindly Abdullah!😊

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2026 at 11:05 PM This is very cool romantic writing , Karen. I can't see you number placement but I hope it was good. Congrats Andrea Dietrich August 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM Way to go! 👏 Karen Jones August 5, 2026 at 12:47 AM Thanks Andrea and I share 3rd place.

Edward Ibeh August 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM Sensual and passionate, Karen🙌 I really enjoyed your beautiful poem. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest. Karen Jones August 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM Edward I was inspired by your prompt and appreciate my placement! Thanks 😊

Sara Kendrick August 4, 2026 at 4:42 AM Passionate love story in a few lines. Way to go. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. 👏✍️Sara K. Karen Jones August 4, 2026 at 7:31 AM Thanks Sara! 😊

Andrea Dietrich July 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM Fantastic way to approach the theme, Karen. I chose this topic as well. Probably need to post it soon. Thanks for all the comments you left me! Karen Jones July 24, 2026 at 5:26 PM Looking forward to reading yours!

Victor Buhagiar July 24, 2026 at 1:40 AM There is some humour here, but I admire the emotions in this poem most. Karen Jones July 24, 2026 at 2:09 AM I appreciate that very much Victor!

Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM Indeed, dying to live. With the right person, pure passion is wonderful. Very nicely done, Karen. Karen Jones July 23, 2026 at 4:44 PM Thanks Joe!

Kim Rodrigues July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM Quite the sensual write! Humorous with soft touches that make you cry… powerhouse. Karen Jones July 22, 2026 at 6:25 AM I appreciate you reading so many of my poems! I’ll be visiting your pages soon. On my way to run errands.

Reya Suri July 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM i love this! it's so beautiful Karen Jones July 20, 2026 at 4:32 PM Awwww thanks Reya!

Ink Empress July 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM Ahhh the best kind of love arrives when you are least expecting it dear Karen. This is so beautifully written and expressed! Especially love "Lips quivering legs shivering Melting my inhibition like Ice in summer’s July"'wow!!! Thats stunning! A deeply moving poem: Sending you light always. Best wishes ~ Karen Jones July 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM Thank you dear Inky. Love and light returned!

Silent One July 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM so many a love story has started this way.... you expressed it so well my friend.. Karen Jones July 20, 2026 at 11:53 AM Thanks Silent One!

Natasha L Scragg July 18, 2026 at 7:55 PM Love your romantic take on this theme Karen. A demolition by soft touches breaking down defenses and giving the romance a chance. Love the imagery you used "chocolate charm" and "melting inhibition like ice in july" ... loved it :-D Karen Jones July 18, 2026 at 7:59 PM Thanks so much Natasha!