Within Her Breath

Within Her Breath

I heard upon the desert wind,
a song that sounds so sweet.
It lives within this dry parched land,
that lays beneath my feet

It grows within the desert palm,
and shines within its sun.
A song that reaches deep inside,
that’s not for everyone.

A song I see in eyes so bright,
and in that flowing hair.
A song that creeps into the heart,
and rides the desert air.

For if I stop and feel the wind,
I know that I will hear.
The softness of your bated breath,
as I am drawing near.

I’ll hear your passion on the wind,
and touch your gentle hand.
I’ll ride between those swaying palms,
upon the desert sand.

For I will pick the fruit of love,
that lives within the palm.
And hear within your gentle breath,
a loving desert psalm.
                                   by Tom Clark
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
January 22, 2010 at 12:44 PM
very beautiful, very well deserved win!! Congrats!!
Townsend Avatar
January 21, 2010 at 7:51 PM
This is so beautiful. Congratulations on your win. This goes in my favs. Smiles from Lolita
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January 21, 2010 at 3:55 AM
Congratulations Tom, on your success in Deborah Guzzi’s, “Who Loves Ya Baby” contest with this very romantic and well written heartfelt poem. It's easy to see why you won 1st place. Your poetic skills shine brightly. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Dietrich Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Very beautiful and no wonder you won! Luv, andrea
Sepulvado Anderson Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 9:56 AM
This is one of the most beauiful poems I've ever read! The target of such emotion is a lucky person indeed. Congratulations. Have a great day! Scarlett
Fisher Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Tom - Many congratulations on your very deserving first place. Rgds Janette
Witt-King Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 2:51 PM
That is such a beautiful poem Tom. Congratulations!
Richards Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Breath-taking! Congratulations on this winning poem....1st place Hooray for you! ~ Carrie
Johnson Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Congratulations on your most worthy win. A true love song. Love, Joyce
Delacroix Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 9:05 AM
My sincere congratulations on your win. A gorgeous write indeed! Caroline.
George   Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 8:20 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAh So beautifully passionate. Congratulations on your well deserved first place win. Tom. Lainie
Byrne Avatar
January 7, 2010 at 5:15 PM
I have sand in my ears after reading this one.........................very good , well done!
Guzzi Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Hi there I am SO glad to find your lovely verses! Please note in 4th quatrain you want the word bated..not baited..yes? It's one of the best verse I have recieved so far. Light & Love
Richards Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 8:19 AM
This seems like beautiful lyrics to a wonderful love song. (I can ammost hear the music!) ~ Nicely done, Carrie
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