Smoldering Heat

the candlelight in your eyes
quickens my breath
excites me, invites me
to taste your sweet lips

your smoldering heat
lights a flaming fire in me
that only your embrace
can quench

two hearts 
coming together
for a hot moment
beating as one

Sensuality Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One
6/25/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 3:20 PM
Your romantic muse is really soothing Timothy. Congratulations on your win :)
Mcguire Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 4:49 PM
Thank you Aditi!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 4:57 AM
Sensual and romantic; well done! Congrats!
Mcguire Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 4:11 PM
Thank you Caren!
One Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 5:25 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Mcguire Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Thank you Silent One!
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 9:01 PM
Hello Timothy … sensual and romantic verse indeed - thank you - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM
Not bad for a crusty old fart!
Wolf Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 2:07 PM
Your steaming sensual lines leave this reader panting. Well-done, Timothy! Peace, Gershon
Mcguire Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Thanks Gershon
Cunningham Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 3:19 AM
Very romantic lines Timothy. Good luck in the contest Tom
Mcguire Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 2:17 PM
Thanks friend!
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