The Lionness

She swoops forward with presence 
Sidestepping only to amaze
Her smile, an eclipse of dominance 
Beneath a shade of luminous grace 

A many songs I've written 
Depicting this sting I feel 
But none will come close to capture
The way she makes my senses peel

I gather my remains, split them
She feels no sorrow, all but purity of heart 
her skin redeems my shadows 
and into warmth the day starts 

A woman can tangle your veins 
dance with your blood 
I still let her in, my atrocity begins
But my sin compels me to drought the flood 

My mind drifts to a dream I've seen 
When her face lit my mind free
Nights before when sleep disturbed 
The inner images of her sweetness berserk 

She sat and pat my head 
Waves of solid white comfort
Slowly showered my dripping back 

And all the sweat resonated with sweet scent 
And all the nights rained with bliss 
And all my lanterns torched in flames 
Melted sugar breath to my lips 

"Honey I'm here now rest easy 
Let it all go when our eyes fly away 
Tomorrow I'm here too so don't you worry 
Hate when you're eyes take a shade of blurry"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 3:21 PM
ziad, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 1:31 AM
Ziad, a wonderful poem to read. SKAT
Kamoonpuri Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 2:56 AM
Wow sensational romantic poem written in an artistic poetic way and u crafted phrasings so nicely. Very appealing. Kudos. Great to read u again.
Thajudeen Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 7:36 PM
This poem became a partner in my loneliness,a woman can tangle your veins..I enjoyed,dear poet Ziad.May peace upon you. -Safa
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