Fortuity

After your butterfly alighted my dreams,  
I never forgot your kiss,
You became the object of my vespers,
The refuge for my injured toiling chest.
I await your spectacle, your curtain call.
Your fragile teasing dance. 
Like Groundhog Day, I predict your fluttering 
Wings, the wavy flurry of your bowstrings,
Again and again.
What wonder comes next?
 Are you counting down my dreams?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Sambourne Avatar
October 15, 2022 at 9:10 PM
Your words, Thomas, have the quality of flight, especially in a homage to love. Another fine, fine write. Your final 2 lines are zingers - love 'em. Sincere good wishes as your pen scribes the chaos of politics to the lifts from romance. All the best my friend, Brian
Wells Avatar
October 20, 2022 at 1:55 AM
I am so honored by your kind words, Brian. Thank you!
Deo Avatar
September 18, 2022 at 1:51 AM
Not steamy, but a romantic winner. Shalom shalom Dear Friend, worthy Poet
Deo Avatar
September 23, 2022 at 9:51 AM
Whatever you write Thomas, is in good taste. You notably cannot write a lie
Wells Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 3:40 PM
Thank you, Anil. I'm glad you think it is a winner. Your comment suggests you might be a bit disappointed that the poem isn't more carnal. LOL! I will try to accommodate you better in future love poems. Take care, my good friend!
Fowler Avatar
August 31, 2022 at 6:38 PM
Beautiful, emotive work Thomas. I love your questioning lines...again and again. Linda
Wells Avatar
September 1, 2022 at 6:58 PM
Thank you so much, Linda! Be well, Thomas.
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