You Fill My Senses

If I could only look upon one place,
I would look upon your face.
In your eyes, I see the depth of the ocean, 
the twinkle of the stars.
A world of love, gentleness and strength.
In your smile; the sun.

If I, to hear, had only one choice,
I would choose your voice.
In your voice, I hear every song ever played,
every poem ever penned,
birds in the spring 
laughter, joy and peace.

If I, to only feel one thing; if it were such,
I would feel your touch.
In your touch, I feel a light summer breeze,
a much needed rain, 
the softness of clouds,
warmth of a glowing fire, euphoria.

If I could only taste one thing, it would be this.
I would taste your kiss.
In your kiss, I taste the sweetness of the finest wines,
strawberries and wild honey,
a giving heart,
pleasant dreams and heaven.

If I could smell only one thing, then,
I would smell your skin.
On your skin, I smell the freshness of mountain air,
the salt of the open sea,
the wind dancing across the plains,
freedom to love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 26, 2015 at 10:33 AM
love every stanza.. a delight to read!! each set is ozzing with sweetness and emotions! you make me remember the song with same title as youts.. :)
Johnson Avatar
February 23, 2015 at 10:10 PM
Each stanza is a poem unto itself. The reader doesn't want the last stanza to ever come. This is more than I am worthy of commenting on.
Pinet Avatar
February 21, 2015 at 2:07 PM
A marvelous display of emotions as one is led upon a trail of romantic moments, each encased as a golden nugget within the authors heart. Emile. #7
Adams Avatar
February 15, 2015 at 2:44 PM
An amazing love poem, Arlene. Thorough progression, easy flow. I give it a seven plus.
Smith Avatar
February 15, 2015 at 6:41 AM
So beautiful Arlene...you know the say the third one's a charm...he must be....hugs Tim
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February 14, 2015 at 12:39 AM
You are a wonderful poet Arlene, a sweet poem. :)Have yourself a sweet valentine's Day. ~SKAT LOVE~
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 8:31 AM
A splendid love poem Arlene... wishing you a happy valentines day.. lov n hugs, nad!
Andresen Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 3:38 AM
- A really lovely poem, dear Arlene !!! - I wish you a sweet Valentine's Day and a beautiful weekend! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 8:23 PM
Wow Arlene! This is some love poem filling all the senses with amour! 7
Laurie Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 5:04 PM
G'day Arlene... I really liked the structure of your poem Arlene. It's wonderful to recite. Thank you - Lindsay
Allison Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 4:03 PM
such beautiful romantic imagery Arlene - this is a delightful read :-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx
Smith Avatar
February 15, 2015 at 5:01 PM
Thank you so much, sweet Jan.. I just saw these comments.. Email notifications about soup comments have stopped coming to me....??.. Checked my profile and I am supposed to be receiving them..
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