James Inman Poet Sapphic stanza

Intoxicating Poison

Lost in garnet glow, within crimson shadows,
eyes in you see continence, bold, unerring;
where, in truth, ingenuous virtue harbors.
I see you sleeping.

Yet, unbidden innocent thoughts turn rancid,
craving hunger, withering dreams of honor.
Cold in lust are fantasies born from sorrow,
driveling sorrow.

Ice envelops spurious hearts when love wilts.
Passion's roses, petalless, lie infertile,
endless waiting, hopelessly, always waiting 
love to now answer.

Dream in gentle slumber of sweetened ardor;
for, in you is virtuous faithful rapture.
Sentimental visions of love remains, as
virginal hearts throb.


06/28/2020


Intoxicating Poison
Host: Edward Ibeh 
Pick-A-Title, Vol 19 - 4 Sapphic Stanzas - Poetry Contest

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Nette Onclaud October 5, 2020 at 3:51 PM a thought- provoking write worthy of an award, james... sweet congrats and huggs James Inman October 6, 2020 at 6:54 PM The form is much more difficult than I expected. Thank you Nette.

Carole Duet September 25, 2020 at 10:28 PM Passion is "intoxicating" but "waiting" is hard...perhaps the hardest of all things to do. Intriguing poem< James. James Inman September 26, 2020 at 8:12 AM Ahhh, so true. Our thoughts and desires can turn a moment into an eternity.

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2020 at 6:18 PM hey I am back to see more poems. Where ARE they?? hahaha James Inman September 24, 2020 at 7:54 PM Good question Andrea, I've been wondering about that myself.

Rena Ong September 22, 2020 at 7:12 AM I like the form of this poem and its various feelings of love. Very nice. Congratulations. James Inman September 22, 2020 at 2:42 PM Thank you, not one of my best I'm afraid. This form is not as easy as I thought it would be.

Aditi Mishra July 27, 2020 at 11:43 AM This is a splendid one James. How beautifully you've woven contradictions in raptures of love. Congratulations on your win :) James Inman July 29, 2020 at 1:32 PM Thank you Aditi. This form followed correctly (not that mine is totally correct) was much more difficult than I expected.

Andrea Dietrich July 24, 2020 at 3:53 PM this is amazing work, my friend!! I don't know what placement you got, but you deserved a high placement and I do see down here that you are on the list. Congrats to you. You did the form beautifully. James Inman July 24, 2020 at 4:37 PM Thank you Andrea

Vijay Pandit July 23, 2020 at 4:30 AM So many splendid lines, James--congrats on your podium win. James Inman July 23, 2020 at 5:40 AM Thank you Vijay.

William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2020 at 7:03 PM Your use of words extraordinarily expresses your depth, James, I am glad to have read it and my compliments on your honorable placement -- Aloha~@William James Inman July 23, 2020 at 5:32 AM Thank you for the nice comment, William.

Jan Allison July 22, 2020 at 4:43 PM you nailed this challenging form James! many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx James Inman July 22, 2020 at 6:27 PM Thanks Jan.

Jenna Logan July 22, 2020 at 10:59 AM On my earlier comment to you, you said it was a difficult form, and you're right. I'm glad your great lines did well. James Inman July 22, 2020 at 6:26 PM Hi Jenna, thank you, and it was nice to see you there as well.

Edward Ibeh July 22, 2020 at 10:39 AM A splendid write, James:-) I really enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your podium finish! James Inman July 22, 2020 at 6:25 PM Thank you for the kind comment, Edward, and for hosting the contest. It was a challenge.

Joseph May July 13, 2020 at 9:06 PM Dreams take us to shadowy places, Beautifully written James James Inman July 13, 2020 at 10:46 PM Thank you Joseph, a tale of virtue and the challenge that our dreams and fantasies create in retaining that virtue.

Michael Tor July 13, 2020 at 10:16 AM James a masterful Sapphic Stanza one which I find difficult to pen. You have done it to perfection my friend. Always cleverly written and I am always amazed at your vocabulary level. Your words truly and metaphorically convey an "Intoxicating Poison" Be blessed my friend... James Inman July 13, 2020 at 1:39 PM Hi Michael, you are right about it not being easy but thanks for the comment and the visit.

Winged Warrior July 12, 2020 at 11:27 PM Great entry my friend...I still don't understand the form correctly...but I took a chance myself...If I'm wrong, I'll start a new variation of it lol...best of luck James...^WW^ :o) James Inman July 13, 2020 at 7:41 AM Mine is far from perfect. It is a much more difficult form than I thought. I did my best to follow the form but both the meaning and the flow suffered terribly. Thanks for the visit WW.

Eric Boddie June 29, 2020 at 12:41 PM the temptation for the sensation comes with great anticipation to experience the relation of two hearts with dedication from honest information inspiring Spiritual Correlation....great as usual james.... James Inman June 29, 2020 at 12:55 PM Thanks for the visit and your always uniquely poetic comments, Eric. It was a pleasure reading your poems today.

Jenna Logan June 28, 2020 at 6:24 PM Hi James. Your last verse soothed by worry over the ending of this write. What an ardent dream that would be. James Inman June 28, 2020 at 8:28 PM What a thoughtful comment Jenna. Thank you for visiting. I have written many poems using numerous forms but this is my first Sapphic Stanza. If following the definition of this form correctly, which the few I have read do not, it is a difficult form to write in.