Hypnotic Candlelight

stillness of the air —
the flame tangoes with my breath
  groovy pinnacle
   gently hushed   ...i dip my hand
in lotion, warm vanilla

11/6/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Wolf Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 7:28 PM
A sensual delight, Kim. Wonderfully done in tanka form!! ~ Wax-Melt
Rigoler Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 7:25 AM
Kim, a very imaginative poem about candle light with a powerful olfactory ending! A great post. / M
Rodrigues Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Thank you, dear poet!
One Avatar
November 9, 2019 at 11:06 AM
Ooh sounds so sensual...
Rodrigues Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Thank you, dear poet!
Krutsinger Avatar
November 9, 2019 at 4:37 AM
What a lovely feeling I have, and I can smell the vanilla now, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 9, 2019 at 4:48 AM
Thanks, dear friend!
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November 8, 2019 at 8:32 PM
romantic.... Ann
Rodrigues Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 8:37 PM
Thanks, Ann! xx
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