For Alaina

The ocean above our heads is choppy, cold and everlasting. 
It glows 
with the crescent, the stars and its nubian beauty.

A Nubian beauty akin to yours my lover.
Let's strike out on that sea, let's climb that trellis and 

Show the earth a nova, strike them blind upon it!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Itticheria Avatar
October 9, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Nicely written poem Geoffery,very stiking and exciting. Best Wishes, Chacko
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October 5, 2009 at 8:38 AM
I am sure I missed so many amazing poems this past weekend. I enjoyed reading yours today Geoffery. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol
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October 4, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Fabulously exciting and romantic! I simply adore the last line! sigh
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