He Gives Wings To Me

intensity grows
   those dark eyes give wings to me...
       passion flies within

willow soft lashes
    framed upon a work of art...
        masterful the gaze

lips that taste of wine
      tantalizing nectar sweet...
          cannot turn back now



By Deb Wilson
for contest"Eyes First Meet"
sponsored by Michael Falotico
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Schneiter Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Deb, I really like this—the flow, the imagery, the message. Wonderful!
Brown Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Congratulations on your win Deb in the contest "Eyes First Meet" sponsored by Michael Falotico. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
April 3, 2011 at 7:21 PM
just beautiful Deb, congrats on your first place win in the contest
Crisci Avatar
April 3, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Congratulations on your big win in Michael's contest," When Eyes First Met." I wish you success and love. God bless and smile. Peace and Love , Andrew.
Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM
gosh, don't think I ever saw this one yet.I love it.No wonder it did so well!
Neels Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations on your first place win Deb ;)
Poet Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 6:16 AM
Congrats Deb on your well deserved 1st place win!Wonderful string Senryu!
George   Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 1:38 AM
A MASTERPIECE SSRING SENRYU, Deb. So deserving on FIRST PLACE. Many congrats. Lainie
Horsman Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 12:56 AM
reading this Deb, is like tasting wine, absolutely brilliant, congrats on your well deserved number one. Harry
K. Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 11:48 PM
super congrats on your first place win, Deb-- very descriptive series of senryu, especially liked your 2nd one :) way to go for your win :D
Phookan Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Congratulations on your super win, Deb. Beautiful presentation..Gautami
Mannan Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Many many heartiest congrats for this uper win dear Deb.
Hawkins Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 5:44 PM
There is so much said in these few short lines, the work of a true poet. Congratulations on you're win :) -Nicole
Johnson Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Congratulations Deb for winning with this well written poem.
Kendrick Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Mehta Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Michael, Deb
Onclaud Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM
happy to share a good spot with you, deb.. APPALUSE for win! :) huggs!
Haick Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Congratulations on your deserving Ist Place win with this beauty, Deb! Love, Annalise
Devonshire Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Beautiful, Deb. Congratulations on your first-place win in Michael's contest! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Congrats Deb on your first place win in Michael's contest with this exciting entry ..enjoy with luv ... way to go ...
Falotico Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Congrats on your 1st pace win in my contest..... luv Michael
Fraser Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Alluring and inviting the first meet of eyes can be Deb. I love this piece, it sure is the best I have read for Michael's contest, good luck....:)
Sweetheart Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 7:03 PM
POW and WOW Deb .. amazing powerful write ..lines communicate much emotion and passion and luv.. good luck in the contest .. truly impressive Deb.. happy weekend..
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