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The Night Dancer

He watches her, slowly undress Dignified, creation of beauty Lost in her soul Interrupted by death She watches him Impassive Every Night the same Searching He saw through the beauty To the woman Gentle like snow Interrupted by death Every night the same Searching, for what Lost in time Naked Touched by her radiance Innocence, dance like Love on clouds Interrupted by death She felt something Strange Trying to define Yet dangerous She could be her For that second Just a second Interrupted by death He was a drug now She, the night dancer Closer Brought together Passage of the woman Running towards him Warm Interrupted by death He could have her soul Unveiled, for the final time The night dancer Bows out, beauty untouched Interrupted by death.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 2/13/2024 10:51:00 AM

Dear Paul. Hi. This is mesmerizing. You had my attention from the title and without saying I was frozen from your opening line through its entirety. Truly. I found this extraordinary and very much poetry. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent. It was an honor turning to your page. I will return again soon. Blessings and Peace always. (smile)

Paul Bell
Date: 2/14/2024 8:11:00 AM

Thanks, Lisa, hope life is treating you well.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 12/27/2023 2:00:00 PM

enjoyed this one - reminds me of the dance of the seven veils or something

Paul Bell
Date: 12/29/2023 7:53:00 AM

Sounds like me finding my way home.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 12/27/2023 8:18:00 AM

Paul, this is a haunting masterpiece, weaving beauty and the pursuit of connection. Your vivid imagery paints a poignant portrait of souls entwined in a dance with death. Each stanza is a brushstroke, capturing life's fleeting nature and the inevitability of its interruption. Bravo for crafting a work that lingers in the heart. - Blessings, Daniel!

Paul Bell
Date: 12/29/2023 7:52:00 AM

Thanks, Daniel, glad you enjoyed it.

Silent One

Date: 12/27/2023 5:45:00 AM

That is quite a story of love and lust and a reminder not everything lasts.. nicely done Paul..

Paul Bell
Date: 12/29/2023 7:51:00 AM

Nothing lasts forever.