Premiere Contest WinnerShe Is What Love Is

The naked skyline falls into a quiet darkness,
slick sidewalks and flickering street lights bid farewell
as I enter the elevator to her loft, fifth floor
My day was long, but worth it, she makes it worth it
The hallway is silent… I knock lightly, no answer,
letting myself in I see her through the open glass doors

I let her hear my footsteps…
a slow drizzle shimmers on the big city 
Her perfume tempts my senses as she
peers from the balcony’s iron rail
into the vast cavern of sleeping buildings…
like a rose petal hourglass

She feels me…closer…her black dress and red heels
against the dark backdrop of 
dreary skies silhouette her beauty,
she is a poem waiting to be read,
a song you can’t get out of your head
or would want to

I place my arms about her waist,
she turns, moist ruby lips infectious,
eyes hiding her story find mine,
the rain falling like diamond tear drops
decorates her cheeks as she smiles
and my heart is flooded with light

We embrace, a deep passionate kiss, 
locked in haunting silence 
speaking louder than any words,
all that was cold becomes warm
as moisture seeps, dampening my skin,
and I don’t care

She is what love is…
a hot cup of coffee on a cold winter day,
a cool breeze in the middle of August,
a beautiful delicate flower
blooming from a crack in the asphalt
on that long, endless highway of life…and she is mine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 22, 2016 at 6:43 AM
"she is a poem waiting to be read,"// a song you can’t get out of your head// or would want to//...sigh... so beautiful
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December 26, 2016 at 9:27 AM
Thank so very much my friend. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.
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December 20, 2016 at 7:35 AM
Great write Chris! congratulations on the win. ...Fran
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December 20, 2016 at 8:01 AM
Thanks so very much Fran. I am happy you liked this one.
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December 19, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Elegant romantic words at their finest! Great poem...top shelf! Congrats on your win, Chris!
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December 19, 2016 at 10:11 AM
Thank you so very much Laura, I am thrilled you liked this one
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December 18, 2016 at 1:22 AM
Truly a winner. That last stanza particularly. Congrats, Chris!
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December 19, 2016 at 8:36 AM
Thank you so very much Tamal
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December 17, 2016 at 8:00 PM
This is beautiful, Chris! I am so glad the contest led me here, this gem should not fall through the cracks - no way. How great the emotion and imagery is - this is indeed a winner and I sincerely congratulate you on First Place! CayCay
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December 19, 2016 at 8:36 AM
Thank you CayCay for always leaving such kind words for me. I am happy you liked this one.
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December 17, 2016 at 4:03 PM
Excellent Chris - well deserved win! :-)
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December 19, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Thanks so very much Mark.
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December 17, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Wow, this was magnifique, classic surely your best yet, no wonder it took top honors!A7
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December 19, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Thanks so much John. I am glad you liked this one.
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December 17, 2016 at 8:16 AM
You are a real romantic, Chris:) well deserved top win, congratulations:)
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December 19, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Thanks so very much Jo for your kind words.
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December 17, 2016 at 4:16 AM
Awww Chris, so deserved to win! Awesome :) That last stanza is to die for!
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December 19, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Thanks so very much Darren, I am so happy you liked this one. I appreciate your kindness
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December 16, 2016 at 9:03 PM
This is fantastic, Chris. A totally well deserved win. I LOVE it.
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December 19, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Thanks so very much Andrea, I am thrilled you enjoyed this one. It is my personal favorite
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December 16, 2016 at 3:50 PM
This is so romantic and beautiful... I can't really say much more than what has already been expressed here by others. I'm so happy to see this won top honor.
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December 16, 2016 at 4:02 PM
Thank you so very much Rebecca, coming from a poet that I so admire, your words mean a lot to me. I appreciate all of your kindness.
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December 16, 2016 at 12:27 PM
Chris. Congrats on your top placement. Truly, an absolute masterpiece. Blessings.
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December 16, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Thank you so very much Curtis
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December 16, 2016 at 11:27 AM
A beautiful picture of love! Congratulations, Chris! 7+
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December 16, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Thank you so much Kim.
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December 16, 2016 at 10:56 AM
great write reads like a chapter out of a book carrys you along stephen
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December 16, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Thanks so very much Stephen.
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December 16, 2016 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations Chris, a wonderful read.
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December 16, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Thanks so much Gary
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December 16, 2016 at 9:54 AM
Chris, congratulations on your very best very elegant
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December 16, 2016 at 9:56 AM
Thanks so much Eve. I am happy you liked this one.
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October 21, 2016 at 11:59 PM
Yes this is great, you took me there. Didnt mean to be a voyeur but I was there! The validate code for this comment is appropriate too ;)
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October 24, 2016 at 8:27 AM
Thanks so very much Grant. I'd be curious to know what that validate code was.
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October 21, 2016 at 12:21 PM
I'm positive I left a review here earlier. Utterly and enchantingly romantic! Oh my, I'm short of breath, your poetic brilliance makes me sigh heavily Chris. That last verse is golden, not just romance, but the little things that matter in a lasting relationship.
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October 21, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Thanks so very much Paloma for your kind words. I am happy this one touched you in that way. This is one of my faves as well.
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October 21, 2016 at 12:06 PM
So poetic, Chris. Beautifully penned! She sounds like trouble. Lol
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October 21, 2016 at 3:37 PM
She very well could be Daniel, but worth every bit of it. : ) Thanks my friend for reading and commenting on my poem.
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October 21, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Alluring and endearing and breathtakingly beautiful..Still love that cup of coffee line the most.Afave.
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October 21, 2016 at 3:37 PM
Thanks again Charmaine for coming back to read my second helping. :) I am happy you enjoyed this again.
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