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The Cadence of My Heart

Morning found me on a river bank
basking in the warmth of the sun
I thought of myself as a turtle,  
believing my shell was armor
shielding my heart from everyone

I started to doze in placid tranquility
The sun's sultry breath laving my skin
Then I heard a splash and fear set in
as you swam across the lake to me

Cowardly, I ran. Deeply hidden was I
or so I mistakingly thought
beneath barren branches, I quietly lie
amongst Autumn leaves on forest floor
trying to lull the cadence of my heart

You breached the surface
body glistening in sunlight's splendor
I moved farther into the forest
shivering, not from a chill, but fear
as your treading steps drew near

I closed my eyes but could not dismiss
thoughts surging through my mind
I had no control over any of those
Your hands lifted me from cowering pose
Your lips touched mine in prurient kiss

Not a word did either care to utter
but there was need of none
Mid morning found us basking in the sun
Your sultry breath laving my skin
My heart pulsing,  aflutter

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Ashok Kumar Mishra

Date: 1/25/2020 4:02:00 AM

Nice discovery.... Well written poetry

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2020 5:44:00 AM

Many thanks for your kind words, Ashok.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/18/2019 5:38:00 PM

Mesmerizing storytelling Lin, I am amazed (well I shouldn't be) just have not read this quality of writing since...you left, please don't leave again!!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/18/2019 5:44:00 PM

Oh, J.D. you make me smile and cry at the same time. I am so grateful for your many visits. I think I'll stick around for a while. Thank You, Brother.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/18/2019 1:41:00 PM

WoW! Lin, You are such a good writer. I am so happy to see you posting more often. Great title and content. Your story had intrigue, suspense and amazing imagery. I'm delighted that it turned out to be a love story. You know how feel about those. Excellent job. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Lin Lane
Date: 12/18/2019 2:02:00 PM

Thanks so much for your gracious thoughts, Alexis. Yes, I DO know how your emotions are touched by a love story. I'm delighted that you like this one. May day is spiffy...hope yours is, too.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/18/2019 3:12:00 AM

Darkly passionate and sensually melancholy ... I LOVE these layers and analogies you paint, for they spin the imagination wheels, and there is no greater gift a poet can give to others. Splendid stuff, and another fave! :o) <3

Lin Lane
Date: 12/19/2019 5:02:00 AM

Thank you sweet Alexis.

Alexis Y.
Date: 12/18/2019 1:43:00 PM

I agree, your poetry is a gift.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/18/2019 12:47:00 PM

If you think of my poetry as a gift, I'm encouraged to write and wrap them in ribbons. Thank you very much, Greg.