Keith O.J. Hunt Poet Free verse

Star Gazer

When she smiled at him ----

   the world could wait,

   with its myriad of contradictions

   and infinite postures to feigned joy;

   there could be no deceit in her light....

That gorgeous assurance that he was as alive

   as the vast heartbeat of the cosmos;

   what a whetted pulse to quicken and burst

   upon the shoulders of stars,

   and saddle comets to flame....

   ride the rays of the sun....

As a child again under the spell of ice cream,

   shiny-toy and heroic dream;

   the world could wait,

   (when she smiled at him)

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Susan Ashley February 11, 2018 at 8:55 PM Keith, your imagery used to describe his emotions is truly breathtaking and captivating. So beautiful! Warmest wishes. ~Susan Keith O.J. Hunt February 11, 2018 at 10:26 PM Thanks Susan, I love the simplicity of this piece; how a smile from a woman exceeds many other joys in life:-)

M. L. Kiser December 18, 2014 at 4:37 PM Beautifully penned.

Perry Mcdaid December 11, 2014 at 2:50 AM Great imagery - though I think you may have meant whetted pulse, as in sharpened. Keith O.J. Hunt December 11, 2014 at 4:00 PM Good catch Perry, I will edit... Thanks for the visit! Keith :-)

Arthur Vaso December 10, 2014 at 10:09 PM You have worked your magic again Keith, great poem! Keith O.J. Hunt December 11, 2014 at 4:09 PM Great for your visit arthur, always an honor! Keith:-)

Paul Callus December 10, 2014 at 12:58 PM A smile can work wonders...that's what I always say...and you prove this by what you write in this lovely poem. You are captivated by it, and the results show! #7 // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen December 9, 2014 at 5:01 AM - A beautiful poem, Keith ! - a smile can make the world beautiful :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Keith O.J. Hunt December 11, 2014 at 4:10 PM ....indeed :-)!

Sara Kendrick December 8, 2014 at 5:36 PM Some very good metaphoric language used in this one..I enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Sara

Charmaine Chircop December 8, 2014 at 5:35 PM I really love the way you described the feeling her smile gave to him..Like a child having that delicious ice-cream.Just lovely,Hope to read more new poens from you soon.I like them !: )

Liam Mcdaid December 8, 2014 at 5:12 PM truly excellent piece of writing keith beautifully penned

Robert Lindley December 8, 2014 at 4:58 PM I am back to add to my fav list... Thanks much..

Robert Lindley December 8, 2014 at 4:57 PM Love this write and can see a part two coming (if you so choose). The image and the message merge beautifully with concept of the promise within that smile! Bravo, Super 7 my friend. Your writes have very high quality coupled with that fantastic, unique flair!