The Art of Making Love

Tonight we play our favorite duet
 to an audience of celestial stars.
Variations over years; a song we never forget,
 stroking familiar notes within each bar.

Andante: pianissimo: slow caresses as whispers,
 giving attention to those sensitive keys.
Each to the other, a part we deliver;
 Entwined we perform with such ease.

Allegro: increasing our synchronized tempo
 as our chorus delightfully sings through.
Vibrating heartstrings deeply now flow;
 enjoying our art as if new.

Vivo! As the beat of two hearts now race.
Crescendo! Intensively, climax is reached.
Pausing in arc at this euphoric place;
 echos in afterglow; encores in dreams.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kimathi Avatar
August 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM
A beautiful writing Arlene! A unique way of hiding sensuality inside music. Congrats to your well, deserved win! ^_^
Smith Avatar
August 1, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Thank you so very much dear Teddy!.. Hugs, my friend.. Arlene
Callus Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 11:57 AM
I wonder who was leading the orchestra! But whoever directed proceedings sure possesses a passionate love for music:) Congrats on your fine win, Arlene! // paul
Smith Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Thanks, Paul, my dear friend.. Hugs.. Arlene
A. Sharma Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 1:38 AM
Wonderful write Arlene ! Real art portrayed so well my dear friend,, congrats on huge win!
Smith Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 6:05 AM
Thank you so much, sweet Upma!.. Hugs, my dear friend.. Arlene
Lindley Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 9:08 PM
A blast of music! A song of joy! A sweet dreamy night of a girl and boy! Great sensual write my friend. Huge congrats on this write!!! Big congrats on your win!!
Smith Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 6:03 AM
Ha! Thank you so much for your poetic comments, dear Robert!.. Hugs.. Arlene
A   Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 7:59 PM
Arlene, Congratulations!!! Have fun enjoying the win. I'm grateful, everything went well when judging this contest. Take care, and enjoy my latest blog "Maybe I'm Invisible" if you like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 6:28 PM
Here you are again on the podium...congrats Arlene...hugs Tim
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 7:09 PM
Thanks Tim! And there you are as usual, besting me! Lol ..one of these days, hun.... One of these days! :-) ... Hugs.. Arlene
Fraser Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 4:29 PM
A sensual Gem from Arlene's pen. Easily the best poem I've read this past few weeks, by a long shot. Way to go girl, James :) :)
Smith Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Thank you so much, James!.. Very generous comments.. Hugs.. Arlene
Street Avatar
July 4, 2014 at 9:03 PM
Man, We Need More Passion; Something To Breathe Life Into It's Words....KLove *
Smith Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 2:07 PM
I Agree, Jeremy, my friend! Thanks.. Hugs.. Arlene
Bordner Avatar
July 1, 2014 at 5:35 PM
An improvised, natural, yet orchestrated opus of ardor Arlene. This poem exemplifies the harmony of gratitude and fulfillment of love heat. " Pausing at arc in this euphoric place..." WOW! Vivaldi sweats on the violin for you. The music of bodies and souls in union. Superb! J.A.B.
Smith Avatar
July 1, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Thank you so much for the generous, encouraging comments, Justin.. I truly appreciate it my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene
Dietrich Avatar
June 25, 2014 at 3:53 PM
wow, Arlene, this is a great analogy. I love how you interspersed the words related to music . This is an original and well crafted romantic poem.
Smith Avatar
June 25, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Thanks, Andrea!.. Freddie Vee stole my thunder with his comment.. I can't think about it without laughing now!! Lol.. Hugs.. Arlene
Onclaud Avatar
June 25, 2014 at 12:15 PM
might as well be a symphony of love's cascading notes... love the whole mood of this piece, arlene... huggs
Smith Avatar
June 25, 2014 at 3:57 PM
Thanks, Nette!... Hugs.. Arlene
Parker Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 7:27 PM
my first reaction was it's a very nice poem my second reaction was I read Freddie's reply and started laughing
Smith Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 7:34 PM
I laughed so hard, then on the way home it hit me again and I could hardly see how to drive!.. Lol!. Thank you for stopping by, Frederic, my friend. Hugs.. Arlene
Enriquez Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Dear Arlene: A very nice musical in the making... Wonder-full! Leon
Smith Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 7:26 PM
Thank you, Leon, my friend!.. I must read some of your writings soon.. Hugs.. Arlene
Allison Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 3:36 PM
If music be the food of love play on..... I love this brilliantly crafted write. hugs jan xxxxx
Smith Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Thank you, Jan! Such a generous comment.. Hugs.. Arlene
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