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Premium Member What I'D Like To Give You Is An Ounce of My Perfume

fragrance of yesteryears distilled from heartache and joy

mixture of entropy and cohesion scented in hopeful aroma

	sweat from wanderlust of adventure

	tears from emotional advancement

	blood of hard work’s injuries over time

	fears contained and turned into vigour 

	petals ground into an effusion of love

a medley of rose-tinted lenses and reality’s patched spectacles

a truth serum of honesty kindness and unshakeable compassion

the knowledge that one’s perfume blends with compatible skin

	smell of freedom to mind our souls

	salve to soothe blisters and calluses

	tincture of longing and tangible peace

	composure of hard-won harmony at last

	array of butterflies collecting honey dew

just like myself you had to endure the stench of past injustice

tribulations trials errors betrayal and displeasure of suffering

have been hurt by flavoured malodour of other’s transgressions

had the dubious benefit of having to turn up your nose to escape

stink fetour and mere existence in order to synthesize essence

	balance of reason and heartfelt emotions

	waiting for yin yang seeking a perfect fit

	a mate best friend mirror spouse and lover

in sack cloth silk linen and satin sheets in a

bodouir graced by passion and pheromones

kisses of sweet pleasure rapture and satisfaction climax together

wet lips follow the path of mountains rivers splash and nurture

fan the flames in which fireside ashes mix with ember and warmth


in candour I have no magic potion until our perfumes merge into one


Confessions Of A Woman Young At Heart


This was inspired by: Mike Gentile 
His poem is entitled : Confessions Of A Youngster, At Heart

Whoever thought one day I'd let my hair go gray and walk with a sway 
"They are only laughter lines" I told myself, disregarding a wrinkle in time. 
I promised to be one of those ladies who would look suave at sixty five,   
but when you see me walk down the isle, I cannot hide that lombar slide. 
I will wear dresses of fresh linen with only leather belts that buckle, 
and when my shaky hands refuse to still, I'll blame it on my knuckles ! 
When I looked into the mirror then,... all I saw was a pretty girl,  
but now I see two kindly eyes and a memory impearled  !   
I rise at 6 and retire at 9, I sleep on my side for the one I adore,     
lovie says that when I snore, it sounds like a lion's roar ! 
I am happy with my life,  
and although I lose my train of thought sometimes,
I still wake up every morning feeling grateful, 
that I am still able to dress, to the nines...
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Amy's Blanket Fort

Your castle has a moat
to mark for the unawares
the point of danger,
the change of rule.
My fort has a juice box

Your castle has a drawbridge
to allow in only those
who pass the "Hark! Who goes"
test and cause the chains
to move.
My fort has peak roof
for peeking out
and, on occasion
for peeking in.
But only for the Lucky Few
and only in the Lucky Few
moments when all is well,
for a spell. 

Your castle has 
both balustrade and colonnade,
meurtrière 'n its parapets
for staving off the storms
and againststanding and
withstanding arméd swarms.
My fort has a 
pair a pets:
this fluffster at my calf,
snoring and this stuffster
in crook of arm;
well-worn, with eye
missing but stuffed
animals see with squishy bits
inside, not these button eyes.

Your castle has barbican and portcullis.
My fort has a wittle wiccan.  Jealous?
Your castle has both crenellation and machicolation.
My fort has an introvert's narration and ceaseless cogitation.

Your castle has walls of
stone, long-charred by dragon
breath.  With dents by dint
of Minotaur and Harpy. 
My fort is cotton batting,
linen for winnin'
battles with monsters
greater than your gods.

Premium Member Distorted Essence

Rhapsody of rainbow morphs to morose mélange
Bleeding colors bleached from the twilight cloud 
Rainstorm daubs as blemish on the broken heart
The shades of grey paint the frayed linen of love.

Requiem of roses resonates in melancholic medley
Petals pine for dripping tear drops of mourning dew 
Desiccate in somber sunshine in the deserted mind
Fallen flowers make bouquet for deceased passion. 

Cacophony capsuled in the cauldron of mute melody 
Chaotic symphony dismantles on the discord waves
Strained smiles sneer the scarred scenario of lone life
Songs turn to convoluted noise echoed by the soul.

The lattice of life seen through the languid cynic lens
Magnifies into crooked contortion of distorted essence.

Premium Member Private Roscoe D. Schlink's Ocean Cruise

Dear Folks:  I pen this note as we ply the dark and stormy sea.
Thanks to Uncle Sam I'm cruising on the Queen Mary, all for free.
You'd think we'd travel in style on such a luxurious tub,
But I'll tell you about life aboard and what we eat for grub.

As usual, the officers and nurses live in comfortable style,
But things ain't so pleasant for us in the rank and file.
We stand in line for everything, even to use the head.
I've been seasick so many times I wish that I was dead.

The brass dine at tables with linen, china and silverware,
And are served their meals by waiters with eloquent flair.
We stand up for chow, eating from greasy steel trays,
Trying to keep our balance as the boat rolls and sways.

Officers sleep four-to-a-room and have sheets on their bed.
I bunk with a hundred other guys on sagging hammocks instead.
I hear the Lord's name taken in vain frequently around here,
As we stumble over each others' feet and our assorted gear.

The brass dine on such things as ice cream, cake and steak.
I've had all the stew, orange marmalade and figs I can take.
Another bout of mal de mer is attacking me, I gotta go.
That's all for now, till next time, Your loving son, Roscoe.

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(© All Rights Reserved)
Form: Rhyme


Premium Member 'bout mine oak floor

.
     
      i watched hern nymph
                 spy my
                  whilst
             'pon      oak
                  mine
                  floor

                she sat

                   wit
                top hat
               kneez up
             fundament 
      locked unto the wood
               aaaan'd
            up her hip's
                limbz
          draped in linen
                went  
            tap     tap
                 tap
                tap'n
             'pon mine 
          Royal model P
         her purty feet's
                digits
           tap       tap'd
                 tap
                tap'd
               spryly
            side mine
                think

Premium Member Exodus a Providential Pilgrimage Partc

a place of blessing
                with decrees
distinctive requirements
a requisite to be
                          holy
a decalogue
a covenant
            to possess
               the Lords name
with dignity
             the Angel of the Lord 

present permanent prospective
in perpetuity immovably secure
covered
      by the blood
the actual prescence of the word
a meeting place
                   a tabernacle
the mercy seat
                the wonder of atonement

symbols
            to illustrate
                      in blue purple&scarlet
dressed in white
                             linen
of heavenly origin
of royal lineage
                  &dignity

linen unstained
of purity&
moral majesty

a message to tell

    of character&purpose
            glory&beauty
the light
           & perfections
in consecrations&
                          peace offerings
in acts
        of identification

a retreat
         continuous& perpetual
purposed in
                 redemption

near the cross
                  a healing stream
a perpetual incense
                  before the Lord
a saviour to penetrate
                           the veil

                                   sweet&holy
the annointing oil
a sabbath sign
Form: Ekphrasis

Premium Member Lace Hearts

Tucked in a keepsake box,  
A lace linen napkin 
Holds in its gentle fold,  
A tiny stick.
 
I recall the moment 
My love for you emerged,  
In the silent language of 
Two little lines.

~

Through the nursery window,  
The white lace curtains swayed 
With every little breath  
Of gentle breeze.

They danced to mark the moment  
I felt you stir inside,  
A whisper of your life  
With just a kick.

~

Little owls on a blanket  
Edged with lace and purple hearts 
Brought warmth as I first nursed you, 
Newly born.

All shifted in that moment, 
You, wrapped within my arms,  
My swaddled heart inside  
Lace purple hearts. 

~

A crafted birthday card, 
In perfect little hands, 
Adorned with lace heart cutouts, 
From you to me.

My girl, just three years old, 
Beaming as I read,  
“I love my mommy,”  
Written in red crayon.

~

My child, you were made  
From purest, truest love,  
Uniquely woven, delicate,  
And rare.

Each day that I am living,  
I dedicate to you,  
My arms were made to keep you 
Close to me. 

~

For nothing is so precious, 
As you inside my cradle, 
You and I, forever  
Intertwined.

In every cherished moment, 
And in each one to come  
You’ll be, forever laced 
Inside my heart.

Premium Member Love Musings

Written: February 08, 2024
             ________________________________________

Scarlet lips susurrous softly,
amid quiescence of dusk
bequeath beamily beguin beats 
within our sumptuous souls.
As grace echoes in crimson,
tears trickle toward titillating face 
vital words are shared in embrace, 
eliciting a warm scintilla that crams,
my heart to the brim,
our euphoria shall shut out the world
Such are your lovely virtues,
scarlet swing, swirl, and splendor,
mellifluous plea of my heartbeat.
Perhaps this flesh is gossamer,
wrapped around wintry bones,
until I hear the timbre of your voice.

We should meet at dusk,
as the sunshine is waning.
Daffodils light up my mane,
peppery sanguine sepals.
lusting lyrics lost like lines
Join me at dusk,
softly swinging 
across stardust lips 
of weary soul, singing in embers 
drawn down dunes deter
We should meet at dusk,
as our skin melts into night linen,
and we sit beneath the moonlight,
not requiring any words,
floating on seahorses, 
amid sapphire blue waves, 
and waltzing to sea-angel moans.  
We should meet at dusk,
to show me your soft hands,
wrap me in rose petals,
slow-burning summer opening.
We should meet at dusk,
with quartz amethysts
cravings for whispers of the future,
while never departing.
I shall wrap my ribs around yours,
sustained and pianissimo.
kindly apply your fingertips,
and tiptoe down my spine.
We should meet at dusk,
and, well, simply kiss me,
throw me a steamy embrace,
will fade into wildflower shades. 
we whisper as silence draws,
shy, pink, fizzy, sizzling apple spirits. 

I retain a nightly tally,
hours on given days
amidst the quiet murk of waiting
you embody my soul.
I almost lost faith
soaking in a velvety eclipse,
years flew by lacking your love,
which goes hollow until you smile.
I attempted to forget,
the curves of your body,
and sweat-formed salt puddles,
dewing on the warm golden dome,
those were milestone spots
of mutual delight.
Kisses resemble seaports.
such a visceral map to feel
that plagues my dreams.
Years of seclusion occurred,
erosion-prone, and sallow
a memory-bound state,
that yearns solely for,
your trustworthy love.
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Premium Member I Run From a Sewing Machine

The daughter of a professional seamstress, I am a tactile learner,
I have to feel the possible fabric to make a decision.
If it is rough like linen or denim, I am not a fan.
I like flowing soft, pliable easy materials
Unless I am trying to sew them together
Slick and elusive, velvet, satin and silk fabrics are difficult to maneuver.
And you have to make sure all of the cuts are made in the same direction.

Shiny pieces with beading or rhinestones intrigue and interest me,
But I rarely wear them as they are stiff, hot and uncomfortable.
Plaids are a nightmare to piece together; worse than matching wallpaper.
My twin sister buys fat quarters and makes beautiful quilts.
Her luxury hobby is sewing, she spends hundreds of dollars on it.

I run from a sewing machine in every direction.
Homemaking was a chore, I wanted to take woodworking.
In highschool, my mother used to rip out most of my seams at night,
so I had to start over in the morning.
Mom wanted everything made out of fabric to be perfect.
She was a professional, but this discouraged me.
When I need to create I cartoon, paint or write.  I do not sew.
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Form: Narrative

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