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Linger

...like the stirring wants of summer eves that slumber in naked beds that hold our attention from heart to head linger like the soft full lips that speak the neon tension of need that give us light and motion intimacy that beautifies what the earth has lost in smoke and war linger easefully on my chest lover with anthems of lore in a spirited telling that bind us in the seeds they sow that the languid moon might own for the voice I hear this passing night rich with racing wine lingers with its tasting when all the bobs and buds of touch bubble like the rain

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 7/21/2023 9:30:00 AM
Ahh!!! Romantic lines penned in this one. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/21/2023 2:43:00 PM
Hi Sara, You are most thoughtful to see the romance in my lines, views much valued as (to some) my poem overstretches itself into taboo areas. Many thanks, Brian
Date: 7/21/2023 9:18:00 AM
Brian, wonderful creative poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge L Words !
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/21/2023 2:44:00 PM
Once again, Constance, you note + value my submission for its poetic merit. Thank you by leaps + bounds. Sincerely, Brian
Date: 7/21/2023 12:30:00 AM
"bubble like the rain" - Very beautiful writing. Congratulations!
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/21/2023 5:56:00 AM
Thank you Christuraj. I appreciate your stop by + congratulations. Be well. Brian
Date: 7/20/2023 10:01:00 PM
This is so lovely.... I feel as if I am levitated from the tangible world to a world of dream. So many thoughts linger in our minds when we hear anthems of lore and these memories make the night beautiful. Lovely poem dear friend. Congratulations on your win.
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/21/2023 5:58:00 AM
Your most thoughtful words inspire one's pen. Thank you, Valsa, for your detailed message on my poem. Best wishes always, Brian
Date: 7/20/2023 1:49:00 PM
- A marvelous poem, Brian :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/20/2023 3:38:00 PM
Greetings Anne-Lise, Thank you for your appraisal of my poem. Your words encourage my contest entries. Best wishes, Brian
Date: 7/20/2023 11:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest Brian. A beautiful Free verse poem… Belle
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/20/2023 12:22:00 PM
Most thoughtful of you to comment favorably on my posting. Thank you, Belle. Sincerest regards, Brian
Date: 7/20/2023 9:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "linger" is a lovely write/story. Have a wonderful day....................
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/20/2023 9:44:00 AM
Hello Paula, Much appreciation for your supportive words on my posting. Sincerest good wishes, Brian
Date: 7/16/2023 9:26:00 AM
Dear Brian, I can't help but linger over the intense artistry and poetic beauty of this rich intimate piece that beckons my heart's imagination to follow its exquisite path of imagery and metaphors down the page once again, leaving both the poetic page and my eyes grateful for your golden verse. Simply stunning! A fav! Warmest wishes, dear poet and friend.. ~Susan
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/16/2023 5:40:00 PM
Greetings dear Susan, So very kind of you to drop by + comment approvingly on my posting. Heaps of thank you's. My relationship poems tend to receive a lukewarm reception unlike my nature pieces which invite favourable reviews. Hence your inspiring words are a true highlight of this day. I hope that you are well + enjoying family time in this summer of hardy heat. Best wishes always, Brian

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