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Senses

She pervades and unveils all that I have kept hidden for so long
I do not know her but I hear her voice in and around my mind
It is weightless and I know she wills it in sound with ease
She is harmony, a beauty I would be so favoured to find

The friendly nudge at my side when I need it most
I do not know her but I feel her on my skin magically without touch
She engenders love innocently in all she does 
It is a glow around her that is infectious and unrivalled by much

Her soul is saved for me and her gaze meets mine softly as does the sun at dusk
I do not know her but I see her eyes piercing mine 
Without force nor resistance there is a wild and untainted kinship forged
She is a reflection that light overrides darkness, a sign

Her essence is the burst of aromas that fill the air around me 
I do not know her but I taste the very air she breathes so tangibly
It is crisp and light without a hint or trace of impurity
A fresh tonic to heal, to restore and to strengthen vigorously 

As if I wonder and follow her, unaware yet willingly
I do not know her but I smell her presence in rooms she has visited
A remnant I could not mistake for any other if I tried
There is something to be said for peace so beautiful and unlimited 

Have you ever tasted the air in such a way as to be swept away by it?
I dare to say I have and yet quietly here I sit 
How strange are these things that unequivocally bind me to her? 
I dare not think on it, for rationality will not explain what is and what will occur
In spite of total darkness between our paths and the questions I have  
I sense I will know her because once paths cross, we will reach out half and half
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kgaswane Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Hi Bongisa.This is well written and has a nice flow....I also like writing poetry. I am not that perfect but feel free to read my poems and comment. Hugs. Mpho.
Kimathi Avatar
October 11, 2016 at 3:43 PM
I love the tone of expression and use of words in your piece, Bongisa. Congrats for having your work featured in the Poetrysoup homepage!!! ;-)
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October 7, 2016 at 11:48 PM
Bongisa, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
Bond Avatar
October 7, 2016 at 11:52 PM
Skat, thank you for the warm welcome. I'm glad you enjoy my poetry as I'm quite a novice in writing and posting. I would be lucky to have you as a friend I'm sure.
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October 7, 2016 at 8:22 AM
Welcome to Poerty Soup. Good entry with a nice poem. Hope u will enjoy PS very much. Keep on writing..........//:) with love
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October 6, 2016 at 9:07 AM
Bongisa, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Bond Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 11:41 AM
Thank you so much Linda. I really appreciate your commentary and hope to receive more. I will definitely check out your poetry.
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