John DuffyASY Poet Rhyme

The Invitation

The Invitation 

(A lone voice whispers)

Can you feel my breath whispering through these lines?

Laissez-moi entrer là où dort votre âme

Can you feel the sharp edge of my sword as each word shines as they're expressed?

Can you feel my ethereal fingertips caressing your spine?

As your soul pines and pleads to be undressed.

If so, in the higher language of all that have come before:

Meus eris.

(C)
Copyright John Duffy

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Terry Griffiths February 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM I love the intimate feel of this and the desire to enter where someone's soul is sleeping. Interesting choice to put it in French. Is that more for the sound of the words or to conceal them and imply shyness or secrecy?