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Softest Lightning
Forgive my clumsiness,
my stumbling while staring.
I claim it happens all the time.
It doesn't.
I've never tripped so much before,
because my armor has never fallen
to my feet.
Never, has such a combination
of a feminine smile
and curious eyes unraveled
the mental bindings
that knotted my hopes.
As your hands cater
to every nerve of mine,
reminding me that yes,
I'm still alive
even on the outside.
The red veiled curtain
tenderizes the middle hours
of the night.
My apology for waking you
is soft and sincere,
as I pull us together
searing our skin,
sharing our inner fires
once again.
We can sleep later
on planes, or maneuvering
through bustling traffic.
Or playing with dynamite
to collapse our needless dams.
Dreams are for filling gaps.
I never imagined anyone
succeeding so well
in my reality
as my stumbles become nimble
in the fluidity
of our flowing night.
Blue skies are dry,
so give me these torrents
of your storms
-This lightning
for my life.
~~~
Published 22nd Jul 2023
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23rd Jul 2023 2:10am
23rd Jul 2023 9:57pm
I appreciate it.
It was a sudden rush of "jot this down!" moment in sort of reply to what she posted.
Side note; I understand that RL's are now tied to comments. Am I not a frequent enough commenter? Yet I rarely am allotted a single RL to pass out to someone . It's.....not cool. Errrr.
It was a sudden rush of "jot this down!" moment in sort of reply to what she posted.
Side note; I understand that RL's are now tied to comments. Am I not a frequent enough commenter? Yet I rarely am allotted a single RL to pass out to someone . It's.....not cool. Errrr.
23rd Jul 2023 10:22pm
I've always commented from day one. So I've got quite a few RLS in my bank. To me the comment is everything so I think the more comments you leave the more you'll build up your tally. I like the rule because some people were too lazy to leave comments and thought Billboarding their avatar was enough. Enough said son
23rd Jul 2023 10:26pm
Good point; "Billboarding". I never thought of that in that way. Thanks for the insight!
23rd Jul 2023 10:30pm
2nd Aug 2023 7:01am
Dear S,
Beautiful piece. It would appear some happenings have taken place since I’ve been away. 😉
I’m thrilled for you both and wish you many blessings. But seriously, I’m going to need details.
I also really enjoyed the beauty of this poem. So tender and loving. Alas, to be so loved and admired. What a gift.
H🌷
Beautiful piece. It would appear some happenings have taken place since I’ve been away. 😉
I’m thrilled for you both and wish you many blessings. But seriously, I’m going to need details.
I also really enjoyed the beauty of this poem. So tender and loving. Alas, to be so loved and admired. What a gift.
H🌷
3rd Aug 2023 2:32am
Details?!
Okay, short version:
So Del is a Dallas Cowboys fan, I'm a Miami Dolphins fan. We decided to meet up and fight it out.
Apparently she didn't quite realize how much taller I am than her, so she pulls the whole "I'm a woman, you can't hit me!". While I say "Well I'm a disabled veteran, you can't hit me!". So we ended up making out like crazy. Next thing I know, she's in the kitchen wearing one of my t-shirts!
I mean, yeah, she looked great in it. I'm basically built like a coat hangar. I'm not all soft and curvy like her. And, of all things, when she threw the t-shirt on the bed, to get dressed, that damn shirt literally started crawling back to her! Like the sleeves even raised up like ghost arms and tried to grab her! I said "Hey shirt! What the hell! You belong to me!". And that damn shirt just shook its invisible head and followed her around like a flattened puppy!
Okay. The other version.
So, during one of my weekly talks with God, I said "God, look, I'm a good guy. I'm nice to pretty much the world, and yet you keep ripping me off in love and relationships. So, what the hell!".
And God yawned, and said "Fine, I will send you my best creation ever. Don't mess up!".
Next thing I know, Del is in front of me. We smile, we kiss, we get shot full of cupid's arrows, and yet we feel no more pain.
Del's version may be different. Lol.
As for the write; Well, she's inspiring. And life is wonderful with her in it.
Okay, short version:
So Del is a Dallas Cowboys fan, I'm a Miami Dolphins fan. We decided to meet up and fight it out.
Apparently she didn't quite realize how much taller I am than her, so she pulls the whole "I'm a woman, you can't hit me!". While I say "Well I'm a disabled veteran, you can't hit me!". So we ended up making out like crazy. Next thing I know, she's in the kitchen wearing one of my t-shirts!
I mean, yeah, she looked great in it. I'm basically built like a coat hangar. I'm not all soft and curvy like her. And, of all things, when she threw the t-shirt on the bed, to get dressed, that damn shirt literally started crawling back to her! Like the sleeves even raised up like ghost arms and tried to grab her! I said "Hey shirt! What the hell! You belong to me!". And that damn shirt just shook its invisible head and followed her around like a flattened puppy!
Okay. The other version.
So, during one of my weekly talks with God, I said "God, look, I'm a good guy. I'm nice to pretty much the world, and yet you keep ripping me off in love and relationships. So, what the hell!".
And God yawned, and said "Fine, I will send you my best creation ever. Don't mess up!".
Next thing I know, Del is in front of me. We smile, we kiss, we get shot full of cupid's arrows, and yet we feel no more pain.
Del's version may be different. Lol.
As for the write; Well, she's inspiring. And life is wonderful with her in it.
3rd Aug 2023 3:19am
Either version of these “deets” make quite the interesting love story and I totally dig it! You two kept this intel very well hidden beneath your hats. Impressive. 😊
Continuing to wish you both every happiness! God finally heard you ☺️
Continuing to wish you both every happiness! God finally heard you ☺️
3rd Aug 2023 3:46am
Thank you H.
Initially we were keeping it private obviously. We both have our individuality on DUP, and styles and all that. We don't want to "crowd" one another. At least since the disclosure point anyway.
We talked about it, and decided why not. Why not be openly proud and happy for this. It's DUP that allowed us to get to know one another at first. So why not show DUP some joy back.
I don't know how long I will be on DUP in the future. But I know Del is a keeper.
Initially we were keeping it private obviously. We both have our individuality on DUP, and styles and all that. We don't want to "crowd" one another. At least since the disclosure point anyway.
We talked about it, and decided why not. Why not be openly proud and happy for this. It's DUP that allowed us to get to know one another at first. So why not show DUP some joy back.
I don't know how long I will be on DUP in the future. But I know Del is a keeper.
7th Aug 2023 00:24am
Dude you certainly have your own style with a unique depth to your writes... I like!
12th Aug 2023 2:20pm
Thank you, I appreciate it.
I call my style "Lack of style". Lol. I just write what seems to work for me. Hopefully someone can enjoy it, but if not, at least I got it out of my head!
I call my style "Lack of style". Lol. I just write what seems to work for me. Hopefully someone can enjoy it, but if not, at least I got it out of my head!
