Quoth Theraven Poet Free verse

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Go Hard Go Soft

More interesting the way you wrestle
never meaning hurt..
flirting.., with a skillfull mind
and matching tongue.

Twice as agile your swift feet, gleeful toes,
play like little lady fingers, jabbing, 
bobbing and weaving in the morning sun.   

What a change I witness when the gloves come off..
colors raised in stormy impassioned eyes.
So many dimensions, 
when you go hard..
even more uncovered..  
when you go soft.

Light coral shaded lips, 
paler still long neck, brimming in fire. 
Oh, how the veins sing to me.. 
though quietly now,
grow insistent.  
  
Getting close, like a creature
not used to light.  
A waterfall effect lost
in finest peach hair fields, many
curves and valleys explored  
in mosquito nets of night.  
 
Endlessly curious to know,
what a fighter wants..  
what a fighter needs,
                              in love. 
Return now from the ropes-
       to knock me off.

My eyes anxiously await a detente
when yours turn soft.

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Tara Dawn July 25, 2021 at 3:36 PM Wow. Brilliant! Quoth Theraven August 3, 2021 at 8:43 PM Tara, Hello niece. You still owe me a poem. -Richard

Franci Hoffman July 20, 2021 at 2:17 PM Pure elegance! Quoth Theraven July 22, 2021 at 9:02 AM Hello Franci, Thank you for that 'elegant' comment. -Richard

Panagiota Romios July 20, 2021 at 8:40 AM You, my friend, create magical verse! Pangie XXOO Quoth Theraven July 22, 2021 at 9:01 AM Panagiota, Thanks. Just maybe.., light coral shade will shine through all darkness. -Richard

Jennifer Proxenos July 13, 2021 at 10:01 AM I love your last verse Richard as you eyes eagerly await the easing off of a hostility in her and thus a softening towards you. Breathtaking poetic skill! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Quoth Theraven July 13, 2021 at 8:20 PM Hello Jennifer, Thanks for the comment, I always remain a consummate searcher, always curious and open to new ideas. 'Life is very short, and there's no time ~ For fussing and fighting, my friend' -The Beatles

Suzette Richards July 13, 2021 at 9:41 AM Your words dance and entwine - the passion is evident. Great work, Richard. Quoth Theraven July 13, 2021 at 8:12 PM Suzette, Thank you for that. Some still have high hopes of leveling the playing field. -Richard

Shirley Hawkins July 9, 2021 at 8:36 PM Sheer Poetry... Quoth Theraven July 11, 2021 at 10:46 AM Hello Shirley, These two words tickled my ego in all the right places. -Richard

Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2021 at 2:54 PM You captured the moment with perfect subtlety. I like the accompanying music. Well done Rich. I was hoping to hear you recite your poem. ;0) Quoth Theraven July 11, 2021 at 10:45 AM Thanks for this comment Richard, glad you like the classics too. QtR recite a poem? Nevermore. -Richard

Ann Gilmour July 8, 2021 at 5:29 PM 0hhh Richard this stole my heart with your beautiful poetic words. I have read it several times and each time I get something different... coupled with my favorite Burt Bacharach song this is indeed a Fav for me. I saw Burt a couple of years ago when he came to the UK and at the time he was 90 and still a wonderful entertainer. Kindest thoughts Ann xx Quoth Theraven July 9, 2021 at 11:52 PM Dear Ann, My heart desperately tries to understand too, so thank you. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich July 7, 2021 at 11:49 AM Cool reply you made to my comment down here! Quoth Theraven July 7, 2021 at 9:40 PM Andrea, So much in our dreams. Who cares what our reality brings. Great inspiration found from poet's hearts shared that bind the Soup. -Richard

Gershon Wolf July 6, 2021 at 7:15 PM Yes, love starts 'in the ring' so to speak, and may (even today) commence with a ring. Lovely penned, Richard. :) gw Quoth Theraven July 7, 2021 at 9:34 PM Gershon, Thank, perhaps there's a promise to be found in both. -Richard

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 6, 2021 at 4:16 PM I love everything about this gorgeous poem-the wonderful images it conjures, the title and the beautiful music selection. This is a Fave. :) Quoth Theraven July 7, 2021 at 9:32 PM Hello Evelyn, Thanks, glad you liked the words and song. Music can reach our emotions every so often. -Richard

Heidi Sands July 6, 2021 at 11:48 AM This is soothing and beautifully written Richard. Well done. I hope you are having a nice day :) Quoth Theraven July 7, 2021 at 9:27 PM Hello Heidi, Thank you, it was a good day to write. -Richard

Anitha Jayasankar July 6, 2021 at 10:23 AM Such a beautiful verse...each word dancing perfectly to the tune of love... Very creative Richard.. Enjoyed reading... God bless... ~ Ani Quoth Theraven July 7, 2021 at 9:26 PM Hello Anitha, I thank you for this. A day in poetry should be one enjoyed. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich July 5, 2021 at 11:51 PM oh my gosh, such amazing free verse imagery. Wish I could write more like this. Love it. FAVE Quoth Theraven July 6, 2021 at 5:56 PM Andrea, Thanks for the Fave, I loved 'oh my gosh'. Heh, what if I told you I stole it from you., erasing if from a dream? -Richard

Pashang Salehi July 5, 2021 at 9:59 AM I liked the entire package. Beautifully done. Quoth Theraven July 5, 2021 at 6:26 PM Pashang, Well that comment deserves my thanks. Thank you. -Richard

Vijay Pandit July 4, 2021 at 3:40 PM What a wonderful waltzing write tuned to fine musical words! A special poem you wrote, Richard. Quoth Theraven July 5, 2021 at 9:29 AM Hello Vijay, Thank you for the read and comment for my poem. What can I say, I love the classics. A hopeless romantic with a (apparent) foot fetish. -Richard

Susan Lawrence July 4, 2021 at 1:16 PM Richard, Mesmerizing in its dance. I love in finest peach hair fields, many curves and valleys explored in mosquito nets of night. Yes love the title as well. All the best, Susan :) Quoth Theraven July 4, 2021 at 7:42 PM Hello Susan, Thank you, so good to hear from you. This comment just may've topped off my 4th of July. The title and poem; just a funny trick of the light. -Richard

Mystic Rose Rose July 4, 2021 at 10:04 AM wow, wordy and beautiful, both strong and soft, a perfect blend to a lovely poetic masterpiece, Well done Richard. Quoth Theraven July 4, 2021 at 10:48 AM Mystic Rose Rose, Thank you for this comment, loved 'wow, wordy and beautiful'. Writing from out of bounds, I put myself in a timeout. Happy 4th of July. -Richard

David Mchattie July 2, 2021 at 5:22 PM Love is a battlefield. I think that was a song from the 70's? Very entertaining my friend. You've captured the dance of love perfectly. Quoth Theraven July 3, 2021 at 1:57 PM Hello David, Thanks for that Pat Benatar reference. 'We are strong ~ No one can tell us we're wrong ~ Searching our hearts for so long ~ Both of us knowing... Love is a battlefield'. -Richard