Imbibing Imaginations

The word ‘romance,’ according to the dictionary
means excitement, adventure, and something extremely real.
Romance should last a lifetime.
—Billy Graham

Imbibing Imaginations

In my deepest fantasies, you don’t belong
tethered to a buoy, singing that siren song.

Bring your flute and kisser, near, nearer, Dear.
Swim with me through deep sea caves; don’t fear.

You’ve moistened your instrument, your lips.
Now that you have a tail too, let’s practice flips.

I glisten like diamonds, my hair is ruby; sea green eyes
stare at you, as now, you appear muscular; in disguise.

We ride the aquamarine tides, in folds of fire coral, draped.
With only our imbibing imaginations - from reality, escaped.

Tales of, mer-lads and -lass, regenerating legs in flutter kicks.
Move in close, closer, Dear; taste my moist and salty lips.

I’m always with you in deepest fantasies; lady of mystery
will unmask, unwind, adventure with you; a lifetime history.

Should we tell the sea creatures what we have been hiding?
It is the secret of a long marriage; in one man’s pecs, abiding.
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George Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A very beautiful poem highlighting the importance of romance for a sustained marital relationship. Many marriages end up in divorce when romance dies. "It is the secret of a long marriage; in one man’s pecs, abiding." So very true.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Thank you! Glad you liked that part!
Kendrick Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Vivid imagination gone wild in this one. It is true romance should be in our married lives the whole marriage through. Thanks for sharing the tale of the mermaid with us. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
January 26, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Thank you, dear friend!
Wolf Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is quite an imaginative write. What a sustained metaphor. ~ Pec-Deck
Rodrigues Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
You always make me laugh! Thank you!
Canerdy Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Such a vividly descriptive, imaginative, sensuous piece, Kim! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thank you, Janice!
Hind Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Oh, I love this. It's very fiery and passionate. Always I look forward to a new verse - you must always write! :) <3 Your soul is truly lovely, Kim - and that's what makes it.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
You encourage me so! I do appreciate you, Paige! <3
DiMino Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Very lovely. Great poetry in fact. One of the best on Soup.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Wow, Joe! Thanks so much!
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