Midwest Massage

Vast Nebraska sky, 
sienna-hued droplets 
meld together 
forming dusk’s tapestry.
Towering meadow blades -
cool as creamsicles,
stroke my weary head and
tickle my naked frame.

Soothing northwest breezes
leaving Manitoba, 
slither through
a nebula of stars - 
gathering miniscule
buttercup petals. 
I see them 
being spun into 
a feverish night waltz,
whilst my body lies drenched
underneath the nocturnal shadow play
of placid moonbeams.

I reflect upon the evening’s
natural merriment - 
my private Midwest massage;
therapeutic services 
not rendered on the
sticky isle of Manhattan.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Congrats on your featured poem this week John. Miss seeing you at the Soup. Hope you are doing well my friend. Love, Carol
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April 13, 2009 at 12:04 AM
I agree with the comments below. Amazingly beautiful words. Dane
George   Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 1:07 PM
No one does free verse like you, John. simply amazing! Best wishes for the next round. Lainie
Jordan Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 5:03 AM
John not surprised you have two in the finals for your writing is truly amazing - Congratulations - God Bless
Winter Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 5:50 AM
Warmest congrats John on your poems making through the first round! Good luck! Love, Shar
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July 15, 2008 at 12:20 AM
congratulations john..... love amour
Neary Avatar
June 13, 2008 at 3:20 PM
I love your poetry John and this is very special. Absolutely breathtaking. Very many congratulations on your win in Kristin's contest.
Stella Avatar
June 13, 2008 at 7:16 AM
congrats dear friend on this placing in tops of kristens contest just stunning write and imagery thanks for sharing hope all is going well in that big skyline city of yours keep up the great work did you ever see my entry to your contest yet lol think they sunk like my poem lol
Brown Avatar
June 13, 2008 at 7:15 AM
Congratulations on your win in Kristin's contest John. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
June 13, 2008 at 1:03 AM
Congrats on your success in Kristin's contest John.Rgds Brian
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June 12, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Congrats on your 3rd place win in my contest, John! I have said before how much i lovce this poem (it brings me back home...) and I love love love reading it, so beautiful, every word. Congrats again, and thanks for entering!!! Love Kristin
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