IRAN AT FIRST BLUSH
CURRENT REGIME SHOULD TRUMP CRUSH
TURN THEM INTO MUSH
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petals unfurl sixfold
a subtle blush of elegance on winter’s throat
earth's pink gold
dawn licks the bud
honey light pooling, shy lips soaked
flash flood
sky's palm
petals sunstroked
calm
petals unfurl sixfold
honey light pooling, shy lips soaked
calm
The world still sleeps at dawn's first blush
when trilling birds tickle my ear.
I welcome the dirge of a thrush
as sunlight's tepid breath draws near.
When trilling birds tickle my ear
and morning skies are pastel pink,
I dip my feathered quill in ink.
I welcome the dirge of a thrush
helping his mate to build a nest.
It's the time of day I like best.
As sunlight's tepid breath draws near,
I've written a verse of Haiku
of rose petals dripping with dew.
First Blush
hot blush warms stunned petals
torrid sweetness of dews kiss
cooled in daybreaks orange heat
patient lips - too soon denied
John G. Lawless
The Passion of Jue Ju
7/25/2014
Hush my sweet petal, hush,
Thine experience that causeth thou cheeks to flush;
Is the titillation of loves first blush.
Thou beauty causeth mine heart to pound.
To shaketh it foundations leaving mine legs unsteady on the ground,
Walk yonder, then hitherto me.
Filleth mine eyes with thy beauty of thee,
Mine lips shape thy vowels of thine name
But mine voice feareth to spoil it in this adulterous game
Oh my dearest Lisa to love thee would be a carnal feat
But thine and mine love would be a sweet sinful treat
For Lisa Hiatt not as good as yours. Icannot believe I didn't rhyme one of the lines. I have to rewrite it :-(
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