Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Free verse

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Haven't posted in a couple months.  Thought I'd give it a go.  Actually an ekphrasis, but photo unavailable.

The Orpheus Kiss

I float 
in breathless transience
of heartbeats
as the moon's feral pupil peers
through keyholes
in the clouds

The Orpheus kiss
is a crap shoot
elevens showering sterling whispers
of soft Tiffany roses
from gentle arbors
or twelves
of black sky thundering
bastard answers
to unspoken prayers

I may toss
in subconscious unrest
but deep in pulsing ether
the pristine artery 
to salvation sweetly beseeches
like an incandescent porthole
the siren lure of morning
from lips of nightmare

7/21/19

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Gregory Richard Barden December 13, 2019 at 5:14 AM Best wishes and congrats for your win in John's Free Verse contest, Dale - he knows his stuff! Blessings and happy holidays to you and yours! :o) Dale Gregory Cozart December 13, 2019 at 8:32 AM Thanks very much, Greg. Best wishes to you for a happy holidays.

Na Na December 11, 2019 at 7:40 PM Congrats on your winning poem Dale Dale Gregory Cozart December 11, 2019 at 8:10 PM Thanks, Gregory.

John Hamilton December 11, 2019 at 10:48 AM This is an impressive write all around Dale, glad you're back posting, you were missed, congrats on a fine win! Dale Gregory Cozart December 11, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thanks very much, John.

Connie Marcum Wong August 13, 2019 at 11:20 AM Your exquisite poetry deserves to be read. I am enchanted with this gorgeous piece Dale. It is so wonderful to have you back posting again my friend. I loved this poem that displays Luna at her mysterious best. xxoo : ) Dale Gregory Cozart August 13, 2019 at 12:28 PM Thank you very much, Connie!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 24, 2019 at 8:48 AM - Beautifully described ... a wonderful poem, Dale :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Dale Gregory Cozart July 24, 2019 at 9:05 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise.

Susan Ashley July 21, 2019 at 6:10 PM Dale, I am sooo glad you decided to give it a go. I was swept up in your exquisite imagery where every poetic line is a scintillating gem. I especially loved your last three lines for a magnificent finale. Glad to see you posting again. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Dale Gregory Cozart July 21, 2019 at 6:44 PM Thank you so much, Susan.