Lin Lane Poet Sonnet

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Lingering In Desire

Lift your eyes and gaze upon this flower
who worships you with her heart on display
A bud on trellis,  twined in your tower
now opens her fragile bloom for you today

If you would pluck me from my vine tonight
it would bring blush to petals crimson red
What joy if my fragrance, in pale moonlight
gives cause for you to place me on your bed

Tis there I shall wither until my death
content to die pillowed so near to you
Lingering in desire of your next breath
more thirsty am I for love than for dew

Dream of the flower who for love has died
Life surrendered for a night at your side

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White Sage February 12, 2016 at 8:22 AM I hope the flowers are plucked gently, or else the stand will swear lol...excellent sonnet Lin, well penned Lin Lane February 12, 2016 at 8:26 AM Well you just took away the romantic mood ~ stop it. I'm teasing...thanks for the comments.

Robert Lindley February 10, 2016 at 2:05 PM My friend, this is an exceptional and awesome romantic sonnet. As a great sonnet lover myself, I find it superb on every level. And yes, I've been very forgetful about visiting my friends here as of late. A7 ADDING THIS ONE TO MY FAV LIST.. THANKS..

Anne-Lise Andresen February 8, 2016 at 9:00 AM - Beautiful, Lin ! - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :) Lin Lane February 9, 2016 at 7:44 AM Thank you, Anne Lise. I appreciate your sweet comment.

Michael Whatley February 8, 2016 at 6:59 AM Excellent fluid personification, Lin! Really genuinely touching piece. Lin Lane February 8, 2016 at 8:04 AM Hello, Michael, and thank you very much for your kind comments.