Ron VanHooser Poet Free verse

Night Dance

Reddish orange fingers 
slowly undress the day, 
revealing her true soul 
of warm, gentle black. 

Night dances with abandon 
over my head, 
flashing her eyes, 
winking at me, laughing. 

A glowing crescent mouth 
smiles with seduction, 
glittering with pleasure, 
pleased at my watching.

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Kim Rodrigues June 10, 2026 at 7:51 AM Sensual with sensational imagery! Congrats! Ron VanHooser June 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM Hi Kim! Thank you for your kind words, this poem was rather difficult to get "right" but I tend to overthink sometimes. ;-) I'm glad you liked it, and others in my audience did as well. Thank you again. Ron

Seth Pina June 3, 2026 at 12:34 AM A wonderful work of art, congrats on the win. Ron VanHooser June 10, 2026 at 12:34 PM Thanks Seth! I was kind of surprised this poem was as well received as it was, but I'm always amazed at which poems do well and which ones don't. Thanks for the congrats and for taking the time to read my work. Ron

David Drowley June 1, 2026 at 9:39 AM Congratulations on your win! You caught the mood with no need for a rose in the mouth of the moon. Ron VanHooser June 2, 2026 at 12:34 PM David, thank you for the compliment! It was an interesting poem to write, it went through more editing passes than I care to count to get it where it felt right. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again! Ron

JC Brul May 31, 2026 at 6:16 AM Congratulations on your trophy win with this profound poem. ^___^ Ron VanHooser June 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM Thank you! It is to finally place again, it has been awhile. I appreciate your time to leave a comment! Ron

I Am Anaya May 31, 2026 at 6:07 AM Congratulations on your trophy win, Ron! All senses touched. Blessings Ron VanHooser June 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM Thank you for your kind words. From your comment "All senses touched" it seems like this poem reached you as it was hoped it would. While a poet write for his audience, he also writes for himself, and this kind of feedback is always encouraging. Thank you! Ron