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In the Dead of Night

Stealth in the dead of night
His advance afloat evanescent waves
Gliding ever so gently
Hovering on a cloud of velvet
Lurking like a thief
His approach on pervading wafts of gardenia
Stealth in the still of night
Under a hazy moon in a starless sky
The brush of his lips on her eyelids
Disturbs her sleep
In the most delectable way
Nudging her senses
As he slips into her dreams
And invades her world
One breath at a time
Shivering whispers
Barely deciphered
And in the morning
Vanishes not a trace
Lest the faint scent of blue gardenia
   


AP: 2nd place 2022

Submitted on June 25, 2018 for LATE JUNE 2018 PREMIERE CONTEST sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 10TH

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Timothy Mcguire Date: 6/30/2018 1:38:00 AM Love it! The excitement mystery of a secret lover! Well WELL done! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/30/2018 7:33:00 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.

Susan Ashley Date: 6/29/2018 2:44:00 PM Your poem is so beautifully expressed and was so wonderfully enjoyed, Line. A gorgeous free verse with a lilting rhythm that floated like a butterfly on the breeze. Breathtaking! Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/29/2018 5:44:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/29/2018 2:41:00 AM Oh, so wonderfully romantic and penned with care and intelligence, just love this, Line, and must fav! Congrats on your wonderful win, my friend! :-) <3 Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/29/2018 9:21:00 AM Thank you so much, Gregory. Most appreciated.

Haley Fisher Date: 6/28/2018 9:37:00 PM Congratulations on your win! This is a fantastic creative poem. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/28/2018 9:58:00 PM Thank you so much, Haley. Most appreciated.

Susan Gentry Date: 6/28/2018 12:28:00 PM A beautiful dream of a poem. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/28/2018 2:38:00 PM Thank you, Susan. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper Date: 6/27/2018 3:30:00 PM Back with congratulations :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/27/2018 4:35:00 PM Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/27/2018 2:10:00 PM Refreshing to read about a 'stealth lover' --- instead of 'stealth bomb' or terrorist... Kudos to you on your placement in the contest, Line. ~ gw Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/27/2018 4:36:00 PM Agreed. Thanks, Gershon, for your visit and comment.

Eve Roper Date: 6/26/2018 11:29:00 AM :) enjoyed.. luck in the contest Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/26/2018 1:55:00 PM Thanks, Eve. Most appreciated.

Mike Gentile Date: 6/26/2018 8:50:00 AM Really loved this one, Line Such a great flow and a pleasure to read xxoo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/26/2018 10:17:00 AM Thanks, Mike. Most appreciated.

Greg Gaul Date: 6/26/2018 8:41:00 AM Lilting bit of verse for sure. Loved the use of evanescent, more than that, I admired the way you touched the reader. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/26/2018 10:17:00 AM Thank you so much, Greg. Most appreciated.

Lyric Man Date: 6/26/2018 4:59:00 AM Line, your love tale is dreamy for sure!! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/26/2018 10:17:00 AM Thanks, LM. Most appreciated.

Arturo Michael Date: 6/25/2018 11:40:00 PM Imagine if these dreams could be bought...it would be fantastic...Lovely write Line...All the best my friend Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/26/2018 10:16:00 AM Thanks, Arturo, for your much appreciated visit.