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Mount Vesuvius

Pompeii at the top of the stairs, Her negligee glowing like the moonlight. The trancelike eclipse chases her to bed. The milky softness of her gown — birds like stars stun him to moans. The thickness of her hair haloes the pillow A mirror reflects his volcanic shadow. The universe — the subtle kisses the eruption of Vesuvius. Seems forever at rest, in each other’s arms. 11/27/2018

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/27/2018 10:19:00 PM

Beautifully penned; I love the comparison of the erupting volcano with the harmony of romance.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 10:27:00 PM

Thanks so much :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/27/2018 4:15:00 PM

I love how you interweave nature with romance, Kim. You are truly masterful at doing this. The page/screen/written word is your canvass, the words your artist's brush. Bravo! A FAVE for me. Season's best! ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 8:47:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gershon!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/27/2018 1:03:00 PM

Like this expression of romantic passion, favorite line 'Her negligee glowing like the moonlight' - beautiful!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 1:06:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

Chris Green

Date: 11/27/2018 9:13:00 AM

A sensual piece that brings beauty to the forefront. I just saw the new fresco they found and this poem makes me think of it as it was quite sensual as well. Though the eruption of Vesuvius was destructive, some things are meant to remain for all to love. I like your poetic eruption much better. : )

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 9:19:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend! Real love trumps destruction any day! Still God leaves us with images of lovers clinging. So interesting,don’t you think?!