Her Ink Is My Quill - Anacreontic Verse

Despite the distance, like moon and ocean, I feel her close, but touchless and tasteless. Craving her comfort. like a thief without his precious treasure, I yearn for one glimpse. Tongue is silent, but as spirits ignite, 'urges' call her name. Her voice cools embers, as souls dream to meet. Soft tones of her heart flutter so tranquil. Calmness of her waves, vibrate my heart's beam, as my moonlight rays fondle wet ripples, absorbing deeper like blended shadows, merging ebony and ivory strokes, gently flowing like lyrical lovers. Adrift in her bliss, hoping to merge like tides kiss distant shores. Her ink is my quill - sprinkling our garden. The Silent One 8 April 2021 Example for Anacreontic verse contest Anacreontic verse is an Ancient Greek lyrical form, consisting of 20- to 30- line poems with three to five syllables per line. Developed by 6th century B.C. poet Anacreon. A form that emerged during the height of the dramatic, musical, artistic, and poetic culture. The poems revolved around themes of love, infatuation, revelry, festivals, and observations of everyday life.