In the Sketch of a Moment

i long to falter
into the depths
of your soul

feel the contour 
of your lips
falling charily
against mine

as i quiver
beneath your
whispers

the tremble
of your stroke
against a bare canvas
as you paint me
pretty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Chiri Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 12:48 PM
Wowers lol love it;)
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 6:28 PM
thanks...just a little scribble from my muse...
Green Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 6:54 AM
Your poem is a masterpiece of soft brushstrokes infused with love and desire. Absolutely beautiful my friend. I love everything about this.
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:17 AM
Thank you my friend...your comment made me smile this morning :) hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 6:43 AM
I think you were pretty before he started painting. ;0)
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:18 AM
Thanks Rick...what a sweet thing to say :)
Pandit Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 6:38 AM
How romantic is this! A lovely poem--great ending line..excellent, as always, Sandy.
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:18 AM
thank you so much Vijay :) hugs
Cunningham Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 4:01 AM
You have a talent for this form of verse Sandra, well written. Tom
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:19 AM
Thank you Tom...free verse comes easy for me, i struggle in rhyme and meter forms... hugs :)
Bangalee Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 3:35 AM
thyself lives in the veins of moment!
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:20 AM
Thank you :)
Mcintosh Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 10:32 PM
Beautiful. God bless you
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:21 AM
Thank you so much Regina :) hugs
There Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 10:24 PM
A savory piece, Sandra... yum ;)
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:21 AM
Thank you HT :) hugs
Gauthier Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 9:59 PM
Lovely, Sandra.
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 9:21 AM
Thank you Line :) hugs
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