Exhortation Iv

Courtesan rays slip through saffron robes 
undaunted  countenance persists 
past spuriously puffed up wares 
burying a man alive 

Protect me from this sea 
drown out in apprehension 
unscrupulously seizing me 

Engulf me in a mere chestnut gloss 
where the specters lie in wake 
loop your thrum against my form 
and pleasure you may take 

°as the night rests so shall we 
and in morning a love will rise
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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August 20, 2017 at 6:12 AM
If I have a preference, it's stanza 3... But I love all of this beautiful poem, Tim :)
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August 19, 2017 at 3:49 PM
- Always a sense of love - Gorgeous written, Tim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 10:02 AM
gentle pacing of love 's awakening.. pleasure to read you, tim... marvelous!..huggs
Sivey Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 1:08 AM
I really loved this incredible write this morning! You have surely delighted me by its amazing flair! What an excellent and extremely lovely piece, Great Work!!
Wood Avatar
August 18, 2017 at 10:42 PM
Wow Tim. This is powerful and I really enjoyed it. -- Dean
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August 18, 2017 at 9:23 PM
Yes I love the second verse too. But then since when do I not love your work. I enjoy and love them all :)
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August 18, 2017 at 10:28 AM
Second verse is a strong exhortation, Tim.
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