Perfume of You

Awakening to the scent left of you
in haze of incandescent light
your form still imprinted in my sheets
your perfume still on my pillows...

I remember you spooning next to me
with your sultry satin smile
love that blossomed into magical moments
our souls united and conjoined...

And when the nights are torn asunder
I recall the scent of your hair
my soul the seed and you the planter
out of the ground into celestial sky..

Missing you more than I thought I would
haunted by the ghost of you
your silhouette caressed by moonlight
the smell of your perfume that lingers..

The enchanting kisses and fevered touch
spirits that bewitched and bemoaned
making love under licorice sheets
ghost of you in gown of blue and gray...

Often I awaken next to your ghost
ghost that absconds souls like precious gems
and for a singular second we dance and embrace
then you disappear into a falling star..
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Callus Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Charmingly strong write. Glad I visited. // paul
Carroll Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 5:55 PM
Thank you for visiting Paul..
Manassian Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 12:53 PM
How did I miss this one???? It's just so....captivatingly sweet. Is sweet in the over kill??? Well, I'm sorry, but I love sweet and this is sweet. Great one, Ken. Write on.............
Carroll Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 2:55 PM
Thank you Eileen for the lovely visit!
Jones Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Hey ken.....awesome spellbinding work...really love the licorice sheets...:-)
Carroll Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Thank you Donna!
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 8:26 PM
I forgot to tell you. I was drawn to this one by its title because I once wrote a rondeau called Eu de YOU!!
Carroll Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 8:29 PM
thank you..i'll be delighted to read it..
Kendrick Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 7:49 AM
Ken, I have finished my work "Side Board" if you care to read the finished work..Sara
Carroll Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 3:47 PM
sure..be glad to..
Onclaud Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 1:34 PM
i feel the enchantment through your flavored words, ken... love how your ended this.. greaat stuff..huggs!
Carroll Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 1:37 PM
thank you Nette!
Kendrick Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 7:56 AM
Romance mixed with loneliness...Enjoyed reading this one on Valentine's Day..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Carroll Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 11:50 AM
thank you Sara..
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 3:26 PM
wow, Ken, this is splendid romantic writing with a haunting tinge to it! Loved it.
Carroll Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Thanks for the visit Andrea!
Andresen Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 3:00 PM
- Ken - romantic scents and beautiful memories - Have a romantic <3 - day tomorrow!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Carroll Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Thank you Anne!
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