Under the Canopy

Under the canopy of the pine trees we lay -
       from the poem 'Under the canopy of pine trees by Eve Roper

UNDER THE CANOPY

Under the canopy of the pine trees we lay.
Fervent scent gives undertow noses a heady sway.
Four eyes closed, we swallow the coniferous forest.
Love thrives in our paradisiacal protraction of rest.

Blinded to adversity, verdancy thrives in aurora splay
As our minds run into the river of sunlight to play.
We make promises — nothing sovereign outside our love.
He squeezes my hand, our engagement rings think of

Only this moment, the splendor of our crashing lips.
Our bodies envelope each other like an eclipse.
The force of nature — the arcadian elixir, its bliss.
I shall nevermore forget the chill of reminisce.


4/10/2020
Poetic lines from a Poetry Soup Poet - Eve Roper Poetry Contest
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Hamilton Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 10:22 AM
What a wordsmith you are Kim, your outstanding vocabulary is on full display, with your use of arcadian elixir bliss, I doubt if that word combination has ever been written!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Thank you so much, John! xx
Blodgett Avatar
April 18, 2020 at 12:40 PM
Love this moment! Defined by the arcadian elixer - fantastic.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 18, 2020 at 6:46 PM
Thank you, Lonna!
Ball Avatar
April 14, 2020 at 7:05 AM
This leaves you with a feeling of peace and contentment. Well done. Congrats on a well deserved win. God Bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
April 14, 2020 at 10:12 AM
Thank you so much!
Adams Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 6:48 PM
what a sensual beauty you have penned, congratulations on your well deserved win, hugs and blessings
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 7:55 PM
Thank you, Sandra!
Pandit Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 4:25 PM
Lovely passionate write Kim--congrats on your well deserved first place.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 7:54 PM
Thank you, Vijay!
Andresen Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 2:12 PM
- Beautifully written, Kim ... congratulations on your winning poem ... well deserved a 1st place :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 7:49 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Roper Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 11:14 AM
Back with a big congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 11:52 AM
Hugs to you! Thank you!
Johnson Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 9:09 AM
Great write. Congrats, Kim on your top placement. Blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 11:52 AM
Thank you, Curtis!
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Kim congratulations on your win! Love your choice of words, and I always pick up a few good words reading your poetry! Well done once again.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 11:51 AM
Thank you, Krish! I appreciate it!
One Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 7:08 AM
The second stanza is brilliant, with great choice of vocabulary... The poem exhibits bliss, as shown in the last stanza.. Sounds lovely... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 7:51 AM
Thank you so much! Hugs :) Kim
Roper Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 10:22 PM
I love the write, Kim, my favorite line"Our bodies envelope each other like an eclipse. My husband spent a lot of his childhood in the mountains camping and hunting. When I met him I had no knowledge of the experience of camping, but I learned fast. " Good luck in the contest. I hope you had a wonderful Happy Easter to you and your family. Hugs Eve
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 7:52 AM
I love that you love that line! Makes me smile Eve! Hope you had a nice Easter!
Deo Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 9:22 AM
This is a winner, Kim! I loved the brilliance of stanza 2, and then read STANZA 3. Wow -- why not add a fourth stanza after the contest just to blow my mind away. Thanks for this diamond. Happy Resurrection Day Blessings. B safe
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 5:57 PM
Thank you for the grand comment!
Romios Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 12:24 AM
Quite moving Kim, with the grandeur of Nature Panagiota xx
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 5:58 PM
Thank you, sweet lady!
Wolf Avatar
April 11, 2020 at 11:28 PM
A poem of Beauty and Romance! Nice!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 5:59 PM
Thank you, dear friend!
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 11, 2020 at 10:34 PM
This is simply gorgeous Kim. I hope it receives a top spot on the winning list. I am putting it into my Faves! Have a glorious Easter my friend! xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 5:59 PM
Happy Easter! Thank you so much!
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April 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Great composition to promote Eves accomplishments...well done dear poetess...stay safe and Happy Easter coming Kimmy...from the Wingster :o)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Thank you! Hers was a great line! Happy Easter!
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April 11, 2020 at 5:33 AM
What an explosion of rapturous poetry. A fav. Blessings. Hugs xxx dearest Kim. Happy Easter.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM
Thank you and Happy Easter!
Cunningham Avatar
April 11, 2020 at 4:53 AM
Eves line inspired you well Kim. Hope alls well, stay safe. Happy Easter. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM
Happy Easter! Thank you!
Brul Avatar
April 11, 2020 at 2:34 AM
Superb imagery dear poet Kim. I was speechless! I am craving to read more of your poems.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 6:02 PM
Thanks so much!
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