Intimate Reveries

He calls me naïve and I reply with a smile,
but in my dreams he whispers words of love;                            
                          my cravings fed:
                            fully sated.

He says I'm a foolish child; innocent and sweet,
but if he knew about our midnight trysts,
I wonder if he would find me guilty,
or acquit me for such intimate reveries.

        If my fantasies are a sin;
        should I be ashamed of my crime?
                       
                          I dare not sleep,
                            perchance to dream.*



2/9/21  Fragmented Verse Poetry
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
*Phrase spoken by Shakespeare's Hamlet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Fowler Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Great fanciful fantasies Jenna. Love the nod to Willie :) Congratulations on the win! Linda
Pinet Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 8:21 AM
Congratulations Jenna! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a difficult contest to judge but your wonderful poem successfully caught my attention, well done my friend, Emile.
Logan Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 8:52 AM
Emile, I’m honored to have this poem on your list. Thank you
Koplin Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Never be ashamed of your crimes. lol Beautiful poem Jenna!
Logan Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 2:09 AM
Some can be totally off the wall, and some very intimate. Thanks, Mark.
Edmonds  Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 9:58 AM
Fantasy dreams are allowed for no one can see the midnight trysts or the reverie. A lovely write Jenna, dare to sleep~ Belle
Logan Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 2:08 AM
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks so much, Belle.
Cunningham Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 7:34 AM
If fantasies are sinful then we're all sinners, there is no shame in it. Wish my dreams were like that instead of being chased by an axeman lol. Good luck Jenna. Tom
Cunningham Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Lol, sending him Victors way.
Logan Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 8:10 AM
An axe man! We need to get your axeman to chase away Victor’s nightmares. Thanks so much, Tom.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 5:41 AM
What a dream I cannot dream like this so I have nightmares :) ~~
Logan Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 8:06 AM
I am sorry to hear that your nights are filled with nightmares. Thank you for reading me, Victor.
Gondolf Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 5:31 AM
I long to sleep, hoping to dream. A beautifully written verse, Jenna, good luck in the contest. Hugs.
Logan Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 8:04 AM
Hello, John, and I’m So pleased with your thoughts. Thank you ;)
Mcintosh Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 4:56 AM
WOW. This is a fave. I love it. It should win for sure. I just love it. WOW and Double WOW. You have inspired and enlightened and delighted... I'm breathing in hues of fantasy rich and alive... vibrating light... love this so . God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
Logan Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 8:02 AM
Thank you very much, Gina. Your generous comments are reward enough.
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