Fingertip Tracings Upon My Skin

Sunlight surfaced at the breach of dawn
It climbed salty rungs to emerge from the sea
When fully risen, what had been spawned?
A molten fireball cast from the dragon's breath,
a firey yawn exhaled in languorous flight
searing tangerine flames across the horizon

Daylight drifted over waking valleys and hills
in dappled luminance of shimmering gold
It danced in pirouettes upon my window sill
and chased shadows from my bedroom wall
until it tumbled on the bed where my love slept

He stirred, I smiled and then wept with emotion
at the passion glimmering in drowsy jade eyes
With each rise and fall of his muscular chest
the heated flush of desire within me burned
Sinewy arms reached out for me...
"Come back to bed," whispered from his lips
and my gown lay puddled upon the floor

I'd had enough of watching sunlight's strolling
for it had stolen too many moments next to him
My toes were cold from morning's chill
but it was not from Winter weather that I quivered
It was time to savor the sweet warmth of love
from his fingertip tracings upon my skin
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Makama Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 10:45 AM
This is beautiful. I love this masterpiece. Happy new year friend. Keep the lines blessing.
Lane Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 4:49 AM
Thank you for suck supportive comments.
Callus Avatar
January 7, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Beautiful imagery leading to moments of passionate love, Lin! Excellent! Best regards // paul
Lane Avatar
January 7, 2020 at 2:12 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Paul.
Warrior Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 9:32 AM
That's my girl...brilliant poetry Laney...when you write, the world is subdued...intoxicating poetry...love from the Wingster ^WW^ :o)
Lane Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 12:42 PM
I've intoxicated the Winged One with my words. Now that's an accomplishment I'll remember for quite some time. Thanks so much for your love and support, J.
Ibeh Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 11:11 PM
Brilliant poetry, Lin:-) Loved it! Just had to fav it.
Lane Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 2:43 AM
Thank you for the kind comment and the mark of favorite, Edward.
Adams Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 8:46 PM
this is so beautiful Lin...laced with wonderful imagery and just the right amount of romance... :) hugs
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 9:09 PM
Thank you for such wonderful thoughts, Sandra. I appreciate each one.
Hamilton Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 8:38 PM
Such longing and passion, tremendous write Lin, "searing tangerine flames across the horizon" ooh la la! Well done too bad you just missed my best free verse 2019 contest!
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 9:06 PM
I'm delighted by your awesome comments, John. I doubt I would've entered since poems from others you had already praised when originally written are always entered with a leg up. I'm not really interested in contests.
Kitchin Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 4:37 PM
Whoa, a wonderful sultry and beautiful penned romantic poem, enjoyed! :)
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 5:10 PM
Thanks so very much, Tania. Your comments are valued.
May Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Beautiful write Lin, 'a sunlit stroll ends with romance'
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 2:14 PM
Thanks ever so much for reading and leaving your thoughts, Joseph.
Cunningham Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 12:53 PM
Full of romance and passion Lin, written so well. Tom
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 1:25 PM
Many thanks for your kind thoughts, Tom.
Allison Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 12:37 PM
WOW! such a sensual passionate poem Lin, you have come back with a bang!:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for your ever present acknowledgements, Jan. I wrote it on the plane ride back home.
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 12:36 PM
So romantic.. and filled with wonderful Imagery. Beautiful poem, Lin. Nicely written! Hugs Charlie
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 1:23 PM
Thank you, Charlie, for finding these lines romantically pleasing...and I appreciate your visit.
Chiri Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 11:13 AM
Wow Lin this was so romantic yet held a bit of sadness (ok maybe more than a bit of sadness) but so well written I mean what can I say! You are an amazing writer Lin!;)
Chiri Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Amazing Lin!;)
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 1:18 PM
Thank you for the read and comments, Brenda, but I assure you she wept only because of the depth of her love awakening with need of her.
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