Whisper to a Roar

Really like the use of "distill" here. Not a word that leaps to mind in this usage. Unexpected.
Same with writhe and a rise up together--unexpected, but gives a singular vision of the sexual experience.
I can't tell anything about the sex of the speaker or the addressee--there are hints, but the hints aren't conclusive or consistent to this reader. Not sure if that's your intent or not, but it's an interesting effect; indicates your sexual imagery isn't cliched or obvious.
Nice!

Thank you for reading and leaving such a nice comment. The challenge of the comp certainly helps provoke new ways to write about sex and sensuality. There is no reason, in my mind, to overtly mention or hint at the sex/gender of either party. It's all sense and movement, so whatever imagery that brings up will depend on the reader. I'm glad that made it an interesting read for you. Really appreciate your thoughts and the time you took to respond. :-)

Another killer write that pulls at my very deepest depths..... I love the title... every single word is used with such purpose.... nothing wasted...

You're so succinctly, spot on!
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Thank you, as always! Titles are a bear for me, and it may have taken longer to come up with that than to write the poem, so I'm very glad that you love it :D

This competition is so good for making every word count, which you've also done with yours. :-)

"until we distill to nothing
but animal senses"
Those lines grabbed me....in a good way.
Nicely done!

I'm so pleased that "distill" seems to be working in this piece the way I wanted it to. Very much appreciate that you shared your thoughts on it.

Yes. You've got me thinking about where I might use "distill" in my writing. Interesting how a word can carry so much meaning depending on the setting.

I'm so tickled by this comment, thank you. :-)  

I always love reading or listening to something with unexpected word choices or something phrased in a way that makes me stop and really pay attention. Makes me feel a bit fluttery to think I may have written something like that for someone else.

Apologies for filling your comment box but "fluttery" grabbed me. That "fluttery" feeling is what makes writing (and reading) fun. Thank you for giving this reader a pleasurable flutter in my chest.

No apologies, please, for that. I don't mind at all. Comments and conversation are welcomed. It's nice to know there was a mutual fluttering. :-)

Reading Whisper to Roar included this morning's poem, Distilled Souls. Thank you. https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/425574-distilled-souls/