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With Or Without You

In the cryptic mourning of my dream Awakened by soft caresses on alabaster skin so sensuous a touch longing to last Still lost Hands free to ease a need recede to places and days of old where hearts laid tight on frigid nights and your essence engulfed my being Visions blind the day and touches get stronger but pleasure, you will not win tonight I will hold out until again with you my soul resides

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Gary Bateman

Date: 3/28/2017 11:06:00 AM

Tim, Another great write here!! Full of beauty and longing desire. Marvelous Work!! Best Always, Gary

Sara Ella

Date: 3/28/2017 12:32:00 AM

This poem is so sensual and lovely. I see your strength of heart in your words. A beautiful poem :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/27/2017 12:45:00 PM

Your poem speaks highly of your devotion to your loved one, Tim. When a love has brought all of the beautiful feelings you describe here, it's hard even to think about moving on to another. I can really relate to this! Love, Carolyn

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 3/27/2017 8:52:00 AM

A rich and beautiful poem where the longing draws you in . . . until those powerful last lines, promise of a communion of soul and spirit. Beautifully done.:)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/27/2017 7:44:00 AM

Heart's longing that reason fails to conceive my dear, Tim. Fabulous poem A7.

Chris Green

Date: 3/27/2017 7:19:00 AM

The longing in this is deep and strong. I can feel the need and the desires for that love to return. Beautifully done Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/27/2017 4:07:00 AM

- I enjoy this beautiful and sensitive poems, Tim - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lynn Marie

Date: 3/27/2017 12:26:00 AM

The last verse is breathtaking Tim. To say 'I will' takes courage and shows character that is rarely seen. One must truly know oneself to declare that settling for 'less than' is not an option. An excellent poem rich with meaning, expertly penned. This is amazing writing :-) a fave, 7+ blessings, lynn

Joseph May

Date: 3/26/2017 9:21:00 PM

Beautiful write Tim

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 3/26/2017 5:59:00 PM

enjoyably sensual...nice repetition of the 'ee' sound in the second stanza...(typo on line 12)...good write

Tim Smith
Date: 3/26/2017 6:28:00 PM

Thanks Charlotte...good catch : )

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/26/2017 5:53:00 PM

Hi Tim, I found this to be romantic, deep and dark and you had me from start to finish. Well done:-) Alexis

Tim Smith
Date: 3/26/2017 6:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Alexis

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/26/2017 4:08:00 PM

This poem isn't just a poem of longing and of nostalgic romantic moments..but it is a choice made..The choice of heart to win over lust and pleasures of the world offered without love..rejected...How deep this is Tim..Really enjoyed it.

Tim Smith
Date: 3/26/2017 6:26:00 PM

Thanks Charma it is great you can see the meaning here.