Prestidigitation

A zephyr blows
a warm kiss
on the back 
of my neck
conjuring desire;
serving Eros—
with sleight of hand:
a gift of flowers—
psyche succumbs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Goff Avatar
May 9, 2017 at 8:53 AM
Right away to my faves Elle! cool title...love conjuring follows...great poem! Welcome to the soup!
Meadow Avatar
May 10, 2017 at 1:14 AM
thank you very much.
Green Avatar
May 9, 2017 at 7:23 AM
Beautifully written, I loved this little poem.
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May 10, 2017 at 1:15 AM
Thanks :D positive responses are appreciated
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