Notes About The Poem

the scent of musk

A warm breath in the night
caresses the nape of my neck
my eyes still closed
sense its sweetness

And in the backdrop
the pitter-pattter of
raindrops gently falling

Serene i savour the moment
stretching it into the depths
of a moonless darkness



AP: 2nd place 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Croft Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 7:01 PM
A very beautiful and intimate poem.
Gauthier Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Karen ~
Rose  Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 11:35 AM
A very calming poem that gives me the sensory and the visual of one beautiful night, you encompass it all here dear Line,
Gauthier Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Mystic Rose ~
Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Love this , Line. You are a master of the form you always ask for in your contests , the short succinct poetry that I adore.
Gauthier Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Thanks, Andrea for your lovely comment. Most appreciated ~
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