Her Onyx

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           Greek she is
                 Yes
             in reality

       And as I crossed 
The threshold of the abode
  In which she entertains
         sensationally
         with no calm
            her onyx
  from beginning to end
    thrash mine mane
          and score
          mine back

In what manner our wears
   Ceased to swathe our
              Flesh
 I have only this to attest

      to bathe did throb
 though tender her touch
    and to drape myself
           took longer
              for she
             refused
             to dress

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 7/22/2009 6:44:00 AM
The name comes from the Greek word 'onyx', which means nail or claw. The story is that one day the frisky Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus with an arrowhead while she was sleeping. He left the clippings scattered on the sand and the fates turned them into stone so that no part of the heavenly body would ever perish. Jimmy taught me!!!! whoopie mythology!
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Date: 7/21/2009 5:09:00 PM
Soup mail me..since I wish to know more of onyx? Light & Love
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Date: 7/10/2009 12:41:00 PM
Such sensual passion in this great poem, James! Your Greek lady has certainly inspired you romantically! Lovely poem! Love, carolyn
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Date: 7/10/2009 12:03:00 AM
Very clever writing James Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.
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Date: 7/9/2009 7:51:00 AM
It is about Diane Arbus the photographer..thanks James and I hope this helps.
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Date: 7/9/2009 7:51:00 AM
I will put that at the end of the poem.
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Date: 7/8/2009 12:10:00 PM
RECOMMENT-HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LITTLE SWEET MAN WHO JUST TURNED SIX-CANDLES-BALOONS --HUGS AND KISSES FOR YOUR LITTLE BOY MY GOOD FRIEND;-)FROM CHARMA
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Date: 7/8/2009 10:19:00 AM
Interesting romanticism. Sara
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Date: 7/8/2009 9:18:00 AM
Wow James. Speechless.Love this. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/8/2009 7:04:00 AM
Greek she is---tender her touch--this woman entertains the poet's heart----great tribute to a lucky lady--charma
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