Hopefully

the skin that tingles when lips meet
will probably demand forever

but this heart that beats out of rhythm
from the touch of a dream
must say no to a blush and promises

instead I'm beholding to sacrifice
what cannot be laid down
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Staton Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 7:10 PM
Richard, I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. It was a thrill to hear it being read.
Evans Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 3:58 AM
Thanks Val. Be blessed and be safe.
Ashley Avatar
March 26, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Richard, your potent artistry is wedded perfectly to the persuasive power of your voice expressing your verse. Intense feelings tingle the lines of your poem and one's heartstrings, as well. Deep, lustrous, physical and spiritual poetry. Love it and a Fav!! So beautifully woven together, my friend. Warmest wishes, dear poet.. ~Susan
Evans Avatar
March 26, 2020 at 9:20 PM
Thank you so much Susan for your kind words. Thanks to poetry & the soup as I call it, I've been able to connect with such passionate folks such as you. All the best...……............….peace!
Staton Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 6:04 AM
Lovely. Nicely done!
Evans Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Hey lady. Love as sacrifice led to this poem. All the best.................peace!
Rodd Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 10:01 AM
This was a very good poem full of sense- evoking description. It had quite a 'snap' to it! Good job.
Evans Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 5:24 PM
Hey Gayle. I was handing out sermon number 4,287 to one of my kids when this poem came tumbling down the shoot. Thanks again.....................peace!
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