Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Visceral Adventures

My naked feet feel the slick, moist grass in the quiet park
                         as my fingers pluck and trace the soft edges of a flower petal.
                 My back is pricked as I lean against a spiked, tree trunk
           while my hand swipes off a sticky, delicate cobweb from my face.
       As I pull off the cobwebs, tree sap drops onto my hair
    penetrating my scalp, and I attempt to pull off it's gooey sap.
        Suddenly, I feel the thick, sandpaper lick of a dog's tongue 
            on my cheek, and I laugh, petting his fluffy fur with pleasure.








Written on 8/31/2015

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Sandra Haight September 9, 2015 at 7:35 PM Lots of wonderful "touch" imagery here, Laura. I enjoyed reading this and congratulate you on your fine win! Hugs, Sandra Laura Leiser September 15, 2015 at 11:26 AM Thank you, Sandra! It was an interesting way to express something I don't often write about.

Skat A September 8, 2015 at 9:10 AM Laura, Congrats on your sense of touch win. **SKAT** Laura Leiser September 15, 2015 at 11:25 AM Thank you, Skat :)

Andrea Dietrich September 7, 2015 at 9:09 PM VERY tactile one here!! You did a great job, Laura. Congrats for the win. Laura Leiser September 15, 2015 at 11:25 AM Thanks so much, Andrea! I appreciate it :)

James Inman September 7, 2015 at 9:37 AM Lovely write Laura. Laura Leiser September 15, 2015 at 11:24 AM Thank you, James :)

Eve Roper September 6, 2015 at 7:56 PM Fabulous write, Laura, congratulations on your win a 7! Hugs Eve Laura Leiser September 15, 2015 at 11:24 AM Thanks so much, Eve! I appreciate your kind rating, too :)

Nette Onclaud September 6, 2015 at 12:27 PM enticing portrayal of an experience in the park, laura...thanks for joining my contest and warm congrats! Laura Leiser September 15, 2015 at 11:24 AM Thank you for the placement, Nette! I enjoyed the interesting subject matter.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 6, 2015 at 7:58 AM Very lovely write Laura! Congrats on superb win! Laura Leiser September 15, 2015 at 11:23 AM Thank you, Dr. Upma :)

Jan Allison August 31, 2015 at 4:14 PM This sure touches the senses Laura good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Laura Leiser September 1, 2015 at 11:27 AM Thanks for your kind comments, Jan :)

Mark Woods August 31, 2015 at 2:40 PM I think this is awesome, a real mixture of different touch sensations. I think you will do very well in the contest. Good luck : ) Laura Leiser September 1, 2015 at 11:27 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Mark :)