... Deeper than dark pleasures, it's what lies beneath that beckons...

This was a hard fought attempt to get back on the horse after writer's block, so I do very much appreciate the kind words. Not sure if I'm back but.....I guess I'll see what happens going forward...  

Thank you for taking the time you have and for the generous list add... it means a lot.  
x
🌹-B

It's hard to imagine that we are exactly who we need to be.  Difficult to apprehend the precise angle of Incidence required as being the slant of truth that we are.

Re-entry into the atmosphere has little tolerance.

We are or we are not.

Every moment that we persist insists that we are.

And yet, still, we must be ready and chosen. Unconditional love chooses us already, explaining then that life is our journey to be ready to have that perspective, that readiness to be home.

Sometimes it's difficult for me to imagine any of what I should or what might be considered productive or healthy (I suppose). Your comments are a bit difficult for me, I wish I was smarter and able to better grasp intent. It's somewhat there maybe? ..... perhaps ... it's something like being able to find myself in a place of acceptability, (which is always a challenge for someone like me, who battles with self confidence) ... Understanding the journey or the idea of being ready to be chosen, will potentially take some work.... thanks for your amazing philosophical thoughts and for taking me to a place I've not considered before, RT.

I enjoy seeing you, always.
🌹 B

Maybe we can't explain things, ultimately,  to others.

Other perspectives have their own vocabularies.

There's tolerance.
Acceptance.
And desire.

Think about what position is most convincing to you that you are the subject of this investigation, which will not be over until you get to the very bottom of exactly what's going on.

Let that person tell the story.

Tolerance, acceptance, or desire?

I think I might have misspoke because you do explain yourself extraordinarily well .. to me, your thoughts are precious and I feel they're meant to inspire and invite people like myself, to expand themselves and their own individual ways of thinking... it's me who struggles with comprehension and simply figuring out certain things... and let's face it, you're seriously over qualified to be so very very kindly dealing with my fumbling lack of understanding.... please know that I'm deeply appreciative for that patience and continued communication.

Ok, better light shed.

More soul searching and if the writing gods will it, more writing to sort it all out..

I feel lucky I can bounce shit off you, RT
Thanks again,
🌹 - 🐢
x

Respectful Nadu

Think about
what position
is most
convincing
to you

that you
are the subject
of this investigation,

which will
not be over
until you get
to the very
bottom
of exactly
what's going on.

Your integrity
is the form
of your function.

And your function
is self-respect.

Holding yourself
to that integrity,
only respect
gets your respect,

allows you
to express
your shadow
nature.

Much obliged, RT

Currently in the process of exploring
and navigating...


-🦋

to be
truly
known
undetstood
without
sound

needed
dark
desires
once
kept silent
now whisper

his dark
becomes
yours
shared
knowledge
of pain

your
pleasure
is his
the bites
lashes
his mark


knowing
what will
release your soul
he gives
the strength
for you to soar

all your hopes
each beautiful
dark dream
given wings
within the freedom
he allows

every
depth
found
truly
shared
together

Loved this, Colin!
Your poem-ply's deph and inspired understandings are quite a compliment, indeed. To be lucky to potentially find that type of freedom in consensual relinquishment... is...heady. Thank you so much for sharing yourself via your poetry. I couldn't ask for a better comment! It means a lot to me that you've taken the time to be so creative and generous, I'm honored and appreciative, for everything.

Much love from across the pond ✨
🌹 - B

just rereading this response and wanting to thank you again.....

🌹 - 💙

You're far too kind, dear Jay.
To be honest, I'm deeply relieved that you were able to feel what you have. Writer's block has me worked over and left me with some wicked scarring and some serious lingering worries... Your comments uplift and have me feeling a bit of hope ahead and how awesome is that!,  

Your visits are sunshine, I adore you.  
Warmest and deepest thanks, my friend  
🌹 - 💙  
B  

Hey there, lady R!  
You bring such heart, sage wisdom and a truly beautiful presence to my little DU corner!! You've injected me with so much of what I didn't even realize I needed; rekindling faith. I can't thank you enough for that enormous kindness. Your lovely sincerity admist that generous quote and your rephrasing , picks me up out of a darkness that I was starting to pull around me like a blanketing shield.... Oh how lovely this sunshine can be!!  
 
To find power in a choice of surrender and to have that surrender ultimately lead to a true sense of freedom... is exactly where I was casting my line of intention...  
 
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for bringing the joy.  
🌹 - 💙  
x

Amazing talent with the pen Bluevelvete... you delivery it beginning to end wonderfully :)

Thank you, MagicVisionz
I'm truly glad you enjoyed and so appreciate you taking the time to say so.


Be well and be safe out there - 💙
🌹B

Hope you enjoyed orgasmic bliss over and over again.  Keep on writing you strong beautiful smart sexy woman.

Thanks, Francisco.
I appreciate the shout out for finding pleasure... Who wouldn't want that!!!... lol

It's kind of you to visit and comment
🌹

B Velvety, this poem and thy voice recorded with it is ah suddling and smashing. U are truly one affectionate emotions showing writer. I truly luv'd the write and the read.

So pleased you enjoyed reading and the accompanying audio, S. It's wonderful that you found an emotional element and timbre of affection... I loved that!!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me, I'm glad you stopped in.

Be well and be safe out there.  
🌹 - B

U are welcome and I shall stay safe out here.

Absolutely wonderful to hear your voice....a real pleasure...I was afraid you had disappeared...so happy to see (and hear) you back...Lawrence

Awww... Hi, Lawrence ;)  
(and thanks for missing me!)  
It's a joy feeling the pleasure exude from your thoughtful comments. I'm grateful for your visit and as always, I adore seeing you 🦋
So happy you found a little bit of wonder within my reading... that was a hopeful goal and it makes me smile wide, knowing you felt it.  

All my warmest,  
🌹 - B

Dear BV,

Uuuuhhhhh, I’m not really seeing where you need to find your footing? It seems pretty solid to me. If this is you coming out of a writers block, then my shit’s hopeless. 😳
Never doubt yourself. H🌷

Doubt is like trying to quit coffee. I can.... probably... I know I should cut back....I would... but that legal stimulant is one tricky SOB!!.. Haha.
I am constantly working on my confidence... thanks for the reminder, dear H.

Btw, your poems amaze and sometimes leave me utterly cracked open... (in a heartfelt good way) so please, they're so freaking far from hopeless...

You inspire, and bring me back to my senses and kindly call out my bs, which I love you for....
(Biggest hug and Thank you!)

Hope you're doing well, my lovely friend
🌹 - 💙
x

"out of a self dug well"
Really liked that line. A need for such desire. Wonderful ink, friend 😁

I am sincerely delighted you enjoyed that line and the whole. Thanks for the terrific comments and your generous r/l add.

Sometimes that need gets pent up and requires additional escape routes... lol. It's nice to share with like minds.

Glad to see you, DC
🌹-B

Be well and be safe out there.

Thank you so much for the read, absolutely awesome poem, smashed out the park again
Loved it loads
Love and light
Ron xx

Glad you enjoyed it, Ron
Hope you got a chance to listen, too.

Much obliged for taking the time.
🌹 - B

Yes surrounded by peeps went in the WC to listen lol was fantastic
Love and light
Ron xx

hahahaha.... that's too freaking much!
Love the commitment.... *wink
You're awesome, my dear

xo

Wonderful reading B...

Love the sensual shifts of inflection,
bringing to life this deep delve into a world of otherworldly pleasures & delights...

Mmhmm...  

:)

A powerhouse of a write...

(Your readings just get better and better... )

Hey there, Cipher

It was (sometimes still is) a learning curve and interesting process to figure out recording myself and feeling like the end result is something that I can objectively be ok with. I thank you for reading and listening. This poem, though short, was difficult to get out, writer's block being the bitch that it can be!! I feel relieved and hopeful that creative juices might be flowing once again.

Your comments really inspired and left me on a terrific positive note.... much love and huge thanks for that. - xo

*I've been enjoying reading your poems I've missed, but didn't want to inundate you with a maelstrom of comments, just know it's been super cool catching up! Your 'staccato'-esque style really accents your point or a thought process in this specific and granular way (total compliment, btw) .... It's so ingrained now, in how I feel and experience your poetry that it's like a signature! Powerfully and Uniquely you. Like when you hear a certain guitarist that you really like, you don't even have to second-guess, you know immediately who it is without being told!!

Had to leave you with that info, my dear friend!

Hope MI is treating you well,
🌹 - 💙
B

<3<3<3

[HEART EYES]

Dawww... - xo

I do believe you have found your footing... "self dug well"... nice rich metaphor... as always great flow... deft use of line length to throttle the poem cadence... perfect multiple line breaking for the echo of an ending... welcome back B...

(giant hugs, dear lady! )    
Thanks so much for taking the time to listen/read, LilD. Your thoughts mean the world, I'm so grateful to you for such sincere, consequential feedback.    
That cadence you mentioned almost had me squeal out in appreciation of you noticing.. I didn't realize there were initially issues there (that I ended up fixing), until I want to record and had to listen to my first playback.... yikes, it was bad.  
So, needless to say.. I'm delighted that it ended up working for you!    
 
It's difficult to tear yourself away from DU... lol..  
I figured out part of the secret to remain sane is to simply focus on doing your own thing and forget about any dramatic, high school bullshit. I think the hardest part is being labeled, when I know my real truth.... yet it is what it is. I only have control over myself, Period.  
   
'Pick yourself and your pen up, dust yourself off and back at it' ... are my repeating thoughts.  
   
Much love and deep appreciation,  
Love the pic of Jade! She's all legs like a ballerina... Awwww!! ... pet her for me!!  
🌹 - 🐶  
x

Dear B,
I must admit that your voice is best suited to your words. It speaks of your inner voice. Your poem reminds me words "No mud no lotus". The morning comes with hope with the first ray of the sun. We have to walk through the tunnel of darkness to reach the light. Your words are heart-touching.
Love from core of my heart,

KS

As I'm reading your very fine and extremely kind sentiments, I am struck by your reminder of "No Mud No Lotus" and how hugely apropos that truly is. Because, yes–sometimes needing to experience the painful harsh pleasures derived from intense darkness is EXACTLY what's needed to really cherish the powerful beauty that brings the Dawn .... As you so clearly and astutely have alluded to.

My smile is wide and my heart is full, knowing you get the core essence of my motivations...

Much appreciation and abundant thanks, KS!

Always a joyous pleasure ✨
🌹 - 💙
B

Bit of a struggle interpreting this – I ended up on different paths. One where you are alone with inner thoughts, but clues would indicate there is a man there (or maybe in fantasy only).  

A bit of a parallel dynamic going on.  The bdsm rebooting you to a primal state, fresh and unburdened, while at the same time you have your inner thoughts trying to rectify who you are to what you want to be.

Complex with lots of clues; although a poor interpretation can lead one on a folly.  I still come back to an inner struggle.

Very intriguing poem.

I believe the undercover analysis is in!!  
 
I appreciate the varying interpretations, as I often don't fit one particular mold. I am of the thought that I will always be writing about my inner struggles in some form or fashion. A version of those struggles will always potentially flavour my ink. As far as specific clarification, I have it on good authority that 0088 has his educated guess in a very good vicinity of... conclusivity.  
 
To finish strong.... is often rewarded. ;)  
 
I am thrilled and delighted that you could feel the intrigue, dear Leo.  
That's rewarding and very satisfying.  
 
All my warmest.... appreciation.  
For listening, learning and leaving me your insightful thoughts.... I learned a lot too.  
 
🌹 - 💙  
x

It's awe inspiring Blue. Your voice really encompasses the aching. It's classy and yet vividly raw.
Bravo.

Thanks for taking the time listen, W.
I'm glad you enjoyed and found some worth.

It's always a pleasure to have you visit
I appreciate it so much!
🌹 - B

You took me where I needed to be into the heart of a sweet whisper where the golden lash of heated darkness leads into the burn. There is wisdom here which I must heed. The power of your voice makes this all the more compelling. And the submergence into desire is a wonderland that I behold and am held by.

Xo
John