Extravagant Love

Why do they come to call
Those men who lack in passion
Why do they bother at all
If their blazing fire be rationed

So piercing so radiant
The fumbling for words
An intimate clumsy rhythm
Lyrics sweet melody unheard 

Captivate my heart with exaggerated life
Like a summer wind playing in my hair
Sunlight dancing in your eyes ever bright
Monotony oh mediocrity please forebear

Love me with extravagance
Not dreary sunless hues
Fill your praise with eloquence
My famished femininity perused 

Must I plead for security
If I fall to worship at your sight
Do not evoke my immunity
The mystery of me begs to ignite

Embrace my pain 
Soothe my soul
Your longings I'll claim
No thing shall I withhold

Bid me not my heart surrender
If by time my countenance shall fall
For a lie is still a lie though delivered tender
While dreams denied the living a nightmare to all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Callus Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 12:48 PM
What a beautiful poem! I have to visit more often :)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 8:25 AM
This was a beautiful first offering. You have skills!
A   Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Sarai, ... Congratulations with your featured poem of the week. It was nice seeing it on the Poetry Soup-- HOME PAGE. Always a poetry soup friend <3 = LINDA
Virden Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 12:24 AM
Linda, thank you. Everyone here is so incredibly talented, I'm truly humbled by this. Hugs
A  Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 1:25 AM
Sarai, CONGRATULATIONS ;) on having your poem featured................... LOVE SKAT <3
Virden Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 12:22 AM
Thank you SKAT....I am honored and humbled
Palli Avatar
October 22, 2013 at 3:26 AM
Excellent write! Great job.
Virden Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 2:12 AM
So appreciate your encouragement, thank you!
Mcdaid Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 12:32 PM
amazing beautiful piece flowed of the page golden
Virden Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 2:11 AM
Thank you my friend
Tacito Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 9:54 AM
"Must I plead for security, if I fall to worship at your sight"? What a powerful line. Another incredible piece.
Virden Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Thank you again for your compliments. Please always feel free to critique my work, it makes us better writers. Have a beautiful day and may you be inspired!
A  Avatar
October 8, 2013 at 7:18 PM
Sarai, Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT
Virden Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Hello SKAT, so nice to meet you! Thank you for the warm welcome.
Abel Avatar
October 8, 2013 at 1:04 PM
This is an amazing view of who you are and what you want and what you deserve!!! You humble me with your heart and your clarity of what it is. Simply amazing........
Virden Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM
A humble thank you
A   Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 6:32 AM
Sarai,I like your first poetic piece on the site ,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Virden Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 11:58 AM
Thank you for your warm welcome Linda, drama and love... What every girl hungers for !
Ekechukwu Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 5:50 AM
A good poem with a grand style and wonderful expression. Kudos! Thanks for your wonderful compliment. Baron Of Ebullion
Virden Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Absolutely my friend. I can't get enough of your writing. Have a wonderful day!
Andresen Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 4:09 AM
Welcome to P-Soup, Sarai ! - Nice to read your first poem here. - Hope you will have much pleasure to be with us. - Wishing you good luck - have a nice day! - Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours. - My first greeting to you from Norway / / / Anne-Lise :)
Virden Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Thank you sweetheart. I have already connected with so many wonderful and talented new friends here.
Ekechukwu Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 4:00 AM
Well written and nicely expressed. Love your style and choice of words. Welcome to poetry soup,this a family you can call your own. Wishing you the best. Baron Of Ebullion
Virden Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Thank you for welcoming me, I so appreciate feedback.
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