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ev’ry hour is midnight

feathered …

moony beams daub your lips -
the irregularities
shaping little cornflower thorns
but oh, how supple the
pliant press of those luscious fruits
(savored like honey) …
I touch them delicately with the
back of my finger
then move lower to your
daintily-dimpled chin, and down …
I follow the blue beams
with my fingertips
dancing across your surfaces as
little bumps form and
your flesh jumps here-and-there
telling me I’ve found the
sweetest spots,
though I’m winding my way to
an even dearer dermis
and warmer intent …
what is the enchantment of
these moments -
this magic of moonlight that
makes me want you so?
there is a mad mystery to why such
time stops and waits for us,
and were it not for
the responsibilities of morning,
we would hold this moment forever -
painted in dreamy shafts of blue
trading touches like truths
swimming the rill of each other’s soul
and haunting a wonder-world -
whimsical, immortal
and ours …

alone.








Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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October 16, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Dear Greg, i felt like reading you today, as you always weave metaphors in such a magical and mystical manner that leaves me in awe! Reading your words truly inspire me. And the way you paint imagery is so beautiful! And very unique! Love this! The ending is so touching! Heartfelt poem. Especially love “ this magic of moonlight that makes me want you so? there is a mad mystery to why such time stops and waits for us” impeccable! So evocative! Fave it is
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October 16, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Oh, thank you so much, my friend - I think you’re the only one here who still reads my poems, and it means a great deal to me! I have my first book now (Amazon and book stores) on Wheelsong Books and a contract for two more, if you’d like to check it out it’s called ‘Melancholy Moon’. Blessings to you always!
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