Petal

Pink and perfect mystery 
to which I ply my finger, 
she ripens so exquisitely
the longer that I linger

and fluff the modest blossom
with my gentle loving hand,
teasing, ever pleasing
so that now I understand

how beautiful the flower
that yields without duress,
blooming now so fully
in the warmth of my caress.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Wesley Avatar
June 22, 2012 at 2:55 PM
It doesn't get any better than this. My simple mind finds beauty and the exquisite expression of something I just can't explain in this tender gem. What does a person do when they run out of words, but the feelings are there.
Goudreau Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Wow, exquisitely delivered. Another masterpiece. You've painted a beautiful picture and your emotional descriptions are absolutely captivating and breathtaking! Maturity at it's best uh?
Goudreau Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 7:46 PM
Wow, exquisitely delivered. Another masterpiece. You've painted a beautiful picture and your emotional descriptions are absolutely captivating and breathtaking! Maturity at it's best uh?
Dietrich Avatar
May 13, 2012 at 10:28 AM
wow, the metaphor works beautifully here!!!
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