Best Tantalising Poems
My nostrils sniff the air seeking,
the various scents tantalising.
Then I smell the bison and throwing
back my head I howl to my pack.
The bison start to panic and flee
as we follow hot on their tails.
Distant between us shortening at
each stride I pick a young bull.
Going in for the kill my mate joins
me and together we bring him down.
Helped by the pack his death is quick
tonight we all eat and I will have milk.
Returning to my lair I settle down to
nurse my six hungry cubs. Knowing only
too well that tomorrow it will all
happen again if we are to live.
09/02/2018
Categories:
tantalising, animal, howl,
Form:
Personification
Seduce me in Black and White
You reach toward my face
and touch my lips
Tracing the slightly raised pink curve of them
gently - lightly - before
the urge to kiss me seizes the opportunity
Surrealistic sensations immortalize
as our lips seek and lock
Interchange of strange, new emotions
flow as our tongues entwine
Sun having a siesta under his canopy of clouds sends
sombre golden light slanting through the old colonial blinds
Enough for me to see ~
I want to see ~
Caressing fingers don’t stop as kisses linger
moving in seductive circular motion
Circling - tracing - moulding
twin peaks to unashamed pertness
Tantalising ripples course my body
Like the soft waving flutter of butterflies winged kisses
creating sensuous ripple upon ripple
Of pure undulating pulsating
I want to see ~
Fingers urgently move now to my navel
circling, tracing, tinkling
Like a pianist on his keys
of black and white
Are they really only two colours?
Why then do they lilt a rainbow of colours to my ears?
On my fevered skin caressing fingers script my Rhapsody
The slow whirring beat of the ancient ceiling fan
picks up a harmonic note
of a solitary flute
Wanting to add to the sultry scene
It lends its own mysterious charm
A tantalising urge to arch
I want to feel ~
Impatient now for them to move further
Fiery Desire entices curious fingers to touch
dew that cumulates dusk to dawn on my awakening rose
Exciting, enticing emotions
The aromatic rapture floats me to you
a tortuously slow feeling to satiate
Propels bodies to engage
I want to feel ~ I want to feel ~ I want to feel you
A frog croaks discordantly outdoors
Snapping me out of my reverie
Startling me out of my romantic fantasy
Eyes fall back on monochrome words of my book
I long to dwell in this erotic moment
Weaving the music into a mesmerising crescendo
However
The old wooden blades of the ceiling fan
resume back to the rhythmic measured clickity clack
The spell now broken
I reach for my phone to call my lover
He awaits my call …
Video Clip - Yanni - Romantic piano
Categories:
tantalising, sensual, sexy,
Form:
Free verse
Dream catchers chime in the wind,
like soft tones of a xylophone.
Melodic melancholic rain,
is free flowing,
but morning birds still arrive,
sitting on wet window sills,
singing about their desires.
In daffodil daydreams,
the breeze resonates like a flutist,
gently swaying bluebells in a rhythmic flow,
as pink, silver and lilac heather spread
around a bed of golden violet crocus.
Under my magnificent magnolia tree,
ivory petals dance in puddles upon
damp lawns with fresh grass,
weeping love songs strummed
on acoustic strings of green.
Sprinkles of drizzle sparkle,
like an absent lover's ostinato,
caressing the earth in a
rhapsody of tender kisses,
nourishing it's soul to harmonise with
a symphony of returning sun rays.
As a chorus of clouds clear in
a final crescendo, introducing
sapphire hues with golden delight,
rainbow pastels bless the tempo
of rows of tantalising tulips
in kaleidoscopic shades -
as natures breathes in alternating fusion.
Categories:
tantalising, metaphor, spring,
Form:
Free verse
Angels and lyres have me spellbound,
Is this the garden of Eden that I've found?
I find myself floating in a musical stream,
Filled with nine angels weaving this dream.
Their music filling me with such delight,
This spectrum of colours as I take flight,
Archangel above on white feathered wing,
Playing his lyre that makes my heart sing.
Taking turns in their mastery of melodies,
Captured I am in an ecstatic warm breeze,
I have fallen in love for the very first time,
To the sound of love, I have tasted its wine.
Forbid me not of this tantalising lost song,
For my heart doth ache for it so very long,
Keep me forever in these clouds high above,
And teach me the songs you play of love.
Angels and lyres are nestled closer to me,
Closer than I ever dreamt they could be,
Please keep me here with you for all eternity,
Angels and lyres are all I wish to forever see.
For Angels and Lyres contest
Sponsored by: Mystic Rose
Categories:
tantalising, angel, love, music,
Form:
Rhyme
An iridescent sapphire cuts into the night’s sky clearly
a gift unasked for and predestined appears solidity
love is the luster smelted inside the eastern chambers afar
Hooked upon the waxing moon’s burgeoning smile that shines
mesmerizing silver shadows dance under your bloodstained beams
beckoning freedom in an heavenly escape reflects back unconditionally
A tantalising call nurtured on the precarious wind surrounds the soul
shaded Sacred Heart images dance beckoning inside chorographic unison
never imagined acceptance of grace awaits in your tender loving embrace
A co-written piece by Liam Mcdaid & Donna Loughman
unrhymed tercets
Categories:
tantalising, blessing, christian, devotion, emotions,
Form:
Terza Rima
An hour before time, they put her through the motions.
Shoving and pulling her strings adding oil and suntan lotion.
Hot and humid still shining in candid spirit she professes
in music, a monotone but in finesse, a tune nonetheless.
Of her welcome song intrinsic in me but to her handlers, in blase
only the mere task of steering and roping in tense power play.
Embarking though marred by obvious signs of abuse and neglect.
Her rolling in elation disguised the slippery entrance and my regret.
Drivers accommodating cramped spaces as directed, gently to fill.
Opting to maitain serenity as they in vain, placate her iron will.
Do I hear her rising blood pulses or lack of joy in welcome thereof?
No, just the sound of tumultuous creaks and human smell
of perfume, tainted sweat and punjent oil leaks let off.
Disgruntled impatience of mere sailors but of her, not a peep.
Standing tall, holding firm a class of her own as she let sweep.
Riding the waves in style directing me to the destiny I must keep.
On and on she rides tantalising the waves as they foam at the peaks.
Such insight when she lapses into a lullaby putting me to sleep.
I return to a friend who knows well to serve, to ferry me ashore.
Another blissful time with her as the sea beckons for us to explore.
She is faithful, a useful companion with its own metallic commodore.
Sailing majestically forever a classy lady, our very own Lady Samoa.
(N.B Lady Samoa is our Inter-Island Ferry)
Categories:
tantalising, dedication, friendship, journey, relationship,
Form:
Free verse
An iridescent sapphire cuts into the night’s sky clearly
a gift unasked for and predestined appears solidity
love is the luster smelted inside the eastern chambers afar
Hooked upon the waxing moon’s burgeoning smile that shines
mesmerizing silver shadows dance under your bloodstained beams
beckoning freedom in an heavenly escape reflects back unconditionally
A tantalising call nurtured on the precarious wind surrounds the soul
shaded Sacred Heart images dance beckoning inside chorographic unison
never imagined acceptance of grace awaits in your tender loving embrace
A co-written piece by Liam Mcdaid & Donna Loughman unrhymed tercets
Categories:
tantalising, baptism, christian, devotion, god,
Form:
Terza Rima
Such riches I have known beyond compare
Which neither gold nor sapphire could outshine;
The scent of honeysuckle in the air
Or velvet touch of newborn skin on mine.
My senses have rejoiced at the array
Of tantalising tastes and sweet perfumes.
Each season bears its own unique display
And year on year God's providence resumes.
And oh what stunning sights and stirring sounds
Uplift the soul to transcendental heights.
A tapestry of richest hue abounds
In all of nature's manifold delights.
' Ilmo My Mom 06-24-29-08-04-09--90Th Heavenly Birthday--The Most Beautiful Sonnet Poetry Contest' : Sponsored by: William Kekaula
Favourite Poem from June 2019 or July 2019 Poetry Contest - Julia Ward
Categories:
tantalising, beauty, life, nature,
Form:
Rhyme
Plagued by incandescent ferments I grapple zealously,
with tower blocks of titan topsoil myriads,
and melange of eccentric foibles,
considered by some to be a minus,
but without this composite what is my real nature?
reflection on a manifest mettlesome being,
leaden skewed traffic jam’s tailback of relative prospect,
normalcy a supernatural synonym,
apperception fringed by lambent twinkling,
that tantalising twirl of clustered countless spirits,
quirk-some inklings seem a weakness,
whilst chasing galaxy of plus point,
self-ostracised by atypical apparently conflicting plethora,
grave as in shadow id, tombstone stark exit but salutary motto,
etched eerily by one staunch depiction,
on catalytic other form of self,
unresolved human traits in multiples,
indicative of lack, lack of bearing?
me that nutrient rich plot that has,
this wondrous green blade potential compass,
me as sumptuous summer gust freshener,
of inner coastal home philosopher’s dwelling,
me an endless random version,
of charcoal midnight gleeful ghost,
blithely skimming chimney tops on deep quest,
yet nascent dawn usher lurks within,
augurs well for that sound ultimate coexistence,
despite an underbelly of niggling doubt
Hopefully I’m kind
at heart but rare traits might just
scupper thoughtful aim
Categories:
tantalising, character, deep, endurance, fate,
Form:
Haibun
Reaction to the poem "My Beautiful Letter Multiply with Others You Make Verse" by James Edward Lee Sr
You are a message
and up Uplifting, you are
You come neatly noted, honey coated
with freedom and truth
Seeding weaving
Alluring words
Inspiring power
Heightening and enlightening
Enveloping everlasting existence
You're a message of love, you You are
The endless fire you capture here
Influencing
Warmth, heat, fire
Fire creators'
Physically floating
You're wondrous doting
Marvellous message you are
Happy Happy happiness brought
Tantalising thought
You're the mighty miraculous message everybody desires
You are the melodious Maestro
Harmonising, Inviting Enlightening
Sweet solace
Ravishing reception
The message of peace and love
Ahh acceptance ahh
All for another message
For the better and better
An up Uplifting message you are.
Categories:
tantalising, uplifting, word play,
Form:
Free verse
HEAT ZONE
As I bask in the afternoon cool of a hot summer’s day,
With only my sarong loosely draped over me in a way,
That will prevent the scorching African sun staring at me,
And wondering how long will it be till the tantalising sea,
Beckons me to strip, and feel the salty, unruly water play,
Across my naked body, feeling each wave, caress and spray,
My limbs with the fervour of intimacy whispering with glee,
I surround you, possess you and own you, don’t ever flee!
Categories:
tantalising, sea,
Form:
Couplet
Sweet Niger wherever I go I will come back;
Certainly I will for the rejuvenation of life.
Even if I am old and my frame begins to rack,
I shall be born again when into your bowel I dive.
I will come back for the rejuvenation of life.
With your breeze I shall refill my leaking breath.
I shall dive into your healing in my swimming trunk.
Deep in your depth,you will rebuild me length and breadth.
To my fullest size I will stretch in you and not be shrunk.
You will rebuild me lenght and breadth in my swimming trunk .
My daily yearning for you tells me how much I miss you;
Your awesome beauty and surplus electric golden fish
That we sometimes roasted under that ageless yew
Tantalising us with the pleasure words can never dish.
How much I miss you words can never dish.
Categories:
tantalising, nostalgia, river,
Form:
Quintain (English)
As I walk around my garden, I note
that my daphnia is in full flower
it is always my first bush to show
and fill my garden with tantalising scent.
My Yucca always gives me colour
in the bleak month of December
standing there so stately
each year another head appears.
The trellis will soon be awash
with its orange trumpets
that brighten up an otherwise dull wall
and makes me smile as they reach up high.
While my various rose bushes
gleefully soon will cover my pergola
mingling with the honeysuckle
filling garden with most delightful scent.
Ah everywhere the promise of Spring abounds
How I long for the warm days to come
when I can sit out by my ponds
and watch fish darting hither and tither.
Dragonflies some enormous and so pretty
visit my lilles and briefly settle there
Spring the month of my birth
will at last soon be here.
Categories:
tantalising, color, spring,
Form:
Verse
I lay in the bath, scented candles gently waft
tantalising and teasing as the hot water brushes
my skin setting it tingling. I stir my legs and
hands creating rippling waves that set me afire.
I see you approaching through the billowy steam
and hold out my arms in welcome. You tease as
slowly you strip naked giving an odd tantalising
wiggle then lean over and kiss me passionately.
You slide into the bath with me water lapping
over the edge. Our limbs tangle as our lips
meet in hot lingering kisses and we slowly
sink under the surface entwined together.
Gasping I come up and stare around baffled
realising I am on my own, that I had slid under.
Slowly, sadly I realise it was only a dream, a
beautiful moment suspended in another time.
The veils had parted allowing us to love briefly
once more until we are, at last reunited by death.
written 1/11/2015
contest Hotsy totsy
Categories:
tantalising, romantic, sensual,
Form:
Romanticism
I’m aroused, to take you
on my long ride.
An urgency to have you
explore my stealth –
prodding, poking, pleasuring.
Standing solid strong.
Massive head, elevated
above the rest, ready too!
impale your abyss
impale your deepest sanctuary.
I touch; Yes there
where your sensitive parts wait.
I stimulate your every read gently
massaging your pleasure until
all of you wants more of me! More
of this tantalising caressing.
Until your thoughts start to moan.
Until your desire burns for my pen;
Tilling my thick tuned throng tacitly
into you into life with the gravity
of overfull oscillating orchids.
Thrust after glorious thrust.
You feel me driving deeper.
Loving every word whispered
in your ear; your here; your soul.
Feeling the warmth of my lust
you open ever wider, blissfully
eager to welcome more of
my lyric, my labour, my love.
You start to quiver deep inside
enjoying this rampant rocking of
my full load ready to explode.
I can’t hold back…been dying to be
deep inside of you I come
with the tremors of trillion trumpets.
Shouting shakily as I spill into you
hot spurts of my long longing
to be right here, inside you. To be
part of that which consumes you.
To be part of your yearning, for
every time you see me, Come!
taste this teaching of my truth
Admire mine deliberately
begging me to enter you again
and again and again every time
you see me, come. Yes do!
come back for more of this
Savvy Suave Substantial Sword.
Categories:
tantalising, longing, lust,
Form:
Free verse