Silver Threaded Divertimento

Watching a sway of a Chinese lantern
in colors the shade of your smile,
paper laced dreams in curvature shapes
suspended by silver threads
 
Ripples of koi pond whispers
slowly beckon in moonlit gestures,
as we sit counting fireflies,
hypnotized by our beating hearts
 
Cascading serenade,
enchanting the evening divertimento
Lotus blossom fingertips softly
caress parted lips…smooth
 
As I drink in your fragrance,
tasting the flavors, your moistened lips
simmering upon each breath…
warm, offering a honeyed embrace
 
Gazing longingly upon porcelain skin,
a tempting star shine glow…
we melt as one, mouths entwined
drenched in serenity
 
while deep within our silence we speak,
not of voice…but of love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Chircop Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 3:50 PM
Oh you create this world for the reader...and make him/her get lost in its beauty while he/she reads... I love the lotus line..and the fire-flies ..and the chinese-lantern,and the exceptional last line...You never cease to amaze me..A fave.
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November 4, 2016 at 4:06 PM
Your nice comments Charmaine are always a wondrous gift to me. I am truly humbled by your words. I write to create worlds for others and myself. It seems at times I live in a fantasy world and sometimes that is what I have to do to forget what reality really is. I appreciate you Charmaine, your kindness and your friendship. Thank you so much.
Stover Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM
I don't think there are words to describe how beautiful this poem is. I could feel the passion behind it. It spoke to me in a way I can't even begin to put into words. You're very talented, Chris.
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November 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Thanks so very much Christy for your kind and humbling words. I am so happy you enjoyed this one. A poet can hear nothing better than another has felt their words. I truly appreciate your visit today and the nice things you said. Smiling here. :)
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November 4, 2016 at 1:55 PM
splendid wordplay full of gentle passion and fervor, chris... that's a real smack!.. huggs
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November 4, 2016 at 2:28 PM
Thanks so very much Nette, I am thrilled you liked this one
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November 4, 2016 at 1:25 PM
I love the way you described the actual kiss. It just felt like such an accurate way to describe it.
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November 4, 2016 at 1:28 PM
Thank you so very much Julie, I am happy it felt that way to you. I appreciate your visit and your kind words.
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November 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM
Thank you for posting this lovely post.........A.M.
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November 4, 2016 at 1:28 PM
Thank you so much for reading and commenting on it Afolabi. I appreciate your kindness
Hamilton Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 11:59 AM
I love being drenched in serenity, this one the ladies will love! I would say I love it too but my manliness might be questioned!lol
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November 4, 2016 at 12:16 PM
Pfft, manliness is overrated, at least on a poetry site. At an Eagles/Cowboys game it would be a different story. :) Thanks again John. I'm glad you liked this one.
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November 4, 2016 at 11:49 AM
I'll leave the comments to the ladies :)
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November 4, 2016 at 11:50 AM
Ha, thanks my friend. :)
Smith Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 10:52 AM
Lovely Chris...
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November 4, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Thanks so very much Charlie.
Yvonne Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 10:43 AM
Gorgeous...simply gorgeous!!
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November 4, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Thanks so much Maurice, I am thrilled you liked this one
Yvonne Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 10:44 AM
A Fav.
Sands Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 9:57 AM
Wow , this is outstanding. So many nice lines. ...paper laced dreams in curvature shapes. Love it. :)
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November 4, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Thank you Heidi, I am happy you liked this one. :)
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November 4, 2016 at 9:57 AM
Speechless WOW WOW WOW 7+ faves.
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November 4, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Thanks so much Paloma for the triple wow. I'll take one of those any day from a poet as talented as you.
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