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five senses -

all my senses ...

long to make sense ... of YOU
what greets my gaze is perfect imperfection
lines and curves and shapes and
colors and movements
mingled with sacred intent in sublime symmetry -
features that alone might be found disconcerting
collectively arranged in ways that
steal the steadiest of breaths
and define envy
for the gods themselves ...

then, a scent ethereal ...
weaving its quiet way into my head and blood
bewitching my mind with a rarefied air of
you and Je Reviens -
an intoxicating mix of essences, visceral
aromas that rival breezes from the
of Gardens of Babylon
and send the mind spinning ...
tumbling ...

to say your voice is music
would be doing it an extraordinary injustice
like some anointed dove from heaven
it lilts on the atmosphere
and when you press it tenderly to
my ear in wafted whispers
its voltaic song penetrates my coursings
and ignites my core
harmony and heat and will ...
aria and fire ...

I live for the feel of you ...
your skin is warm satin and silk
a catkin corporeality -
electric and responsively raw
sexy little bumps erupt at my touch
your perky bow lips -
an alluring mix of raspberries and chili peppers
and the indescribable perfection of
your hand in mine
as though your fingers were created from
the spaces between ...

and oh, your taste ...
the many flavors of you are like a
banquet of rare piquancy
your mouth a tangy, sugary bubblegum treat
dermal surfaces, savory and salty -
a tease for where they lead …
and your unique angelic nectar
like some exotic potion
created and sanctified to bind my
marrow biochemically
and render me ...
unhinged …

yes -
all my senses ...
long to make sense of YOU
yet I pray like a child that they never do
for the joy is in the journey ...
and the divine …

discovery.







~ 5th Place ~  in the "Five Senses" Poetry Contest, Viv Wigley, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sara Kendrick Date: 2/27/2021 3:56:00 AM Congrats on your winner in Brian's contest. Sara Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 2/25/2021 11:03:00 AM Congrats and kudos, Greg! Wonderful blending of the senses into an inclusive romantic journey. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 2/25/2021 1:52:00 PM Thank you so very much, Sam - great to hear from you, my friend! :-)

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/21/2018 3:11:00 PM Congrats on your winning work ..Way to go.. Sara Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/21/2018 4:57:00 PM Many kind thank you's, Sara ... I greatly appreciate it! :-) <3

Susan Gentry Date: 8/16/2018 10:47:00 PM Congratulations on your win. Hot, hot, hot! Enjoyed! :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/20/2018 2:42:00 AM Thank you so very much, Susan ... my favorite subject matter! ;-) <3

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/14/2018 12:25:00 PM Yes!! Every curve needs tracing, each moment lips should caress. I love the way your words play, and then stay. This is so soft, sensual and romantic. The right amount of passion touches everything. Deep sigh. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/15/2018 10:12:00 PM Thank you very much, Brandy, I'm pleased that you like this one ... this is such a fun and favorite genre for me, but not everyone's cup-of-tea. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Carrie Richards Date: 8/14/2018 10:26:00 AM This is sensual, romantic, and so very beautiful !! Lucky in love, as they say !! This says it all !!! Beautiful work, Gregory !! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/15/2018 10:11:00 PM Thank you so very much, Carrie, I so greatly appreciate it! Your opinion means a great deal to me, as you are one of my favorite PS poets. Blessings, friend! :-) <3

Wendy Watson Date: 8/12/2018 8:19:00 AM 'as though your fingers were created ... from the spaces between mine ...' This is so wonderfully romantic, Gregory. Beats a bunch of red roses any day! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 4:18:00 AM That's very sweet of you to say, Wendy, and I'm so happy you enjoyed it ... thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Anisha Dutta Date: 8/12/2018 6:20:00 AM Yes , all my senses ..long to make sense of you.. LOVELY. All the best. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 4:17:00 AM Many kind thanks to you, Anisha ... I'm so glad you liked it! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/11/2018 6:14:00 PM Like the line: as though your fingers were created ... from the spaces between mine ... Excellent write, dear poet! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 4:17:00 AM That's very kind of you, Kim, thank you so much, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/11/2018 7:57:00 AM Ooh hot stuff! Slathering sensual seductive soliloquy so sexy ;p Good luck in the contest Greg! xomo <3 Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 4:16:00 AM leased you enjoyed it, Mo ... this was fun! :-) <3