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Moon Lotus
When we made the bed with the new linens
(Yes, they are beautiful)
the red of them hinted to us
to be devils in a searing depth
But the moon fought for your skin
as I slid the sheet down your hip
As my hand spread the praise of that pale light
down your ribs, to the cove
where your hip bones curve forward
Where my mouth opened, in that shadow
and whispered of what's to come;
Springing a river, for your lotus.
The moon has side-stepped,
reached the corner of the window
The pink-orange curtain accepts the finale
of the soft spotlight
Then we are engulfed in darkness
and our after-the-ruckus conversation
is what keeps us close.
~
Before you, my river had no flowers
No blue reflections, even
when I faced down and gurgled the water.
Such is life, then
flirting with drowning
When breath is only sustainment
without my mouth on your mouth
How a desert lotus had no rain
-Craved to be under my dark cloud
that I took for granted
(I made the air moody over me
just to provide myself shade).
How you blossomed, suddenly
How the river around us
gave back new memories for the sky
with colors I've forgotten
Until handed back, by the armful
that you've brought me.
How we placed bets;
I see your love
and raise you mine.
~~~
Published 28th Aug 2023
| Edited 29th Feb 2024
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28th Aug 2023 4:19am
hello dearest Styxian there is such a beautiful honesty here
and tender love 💕 so refreshing...
and tender love 💕 so refreshing...
30th Aug 2023 4:21am
Hello sweetness!
My current moods are obviously in one direction lately. I need to expand on my themes a bit I know! But in the meantime, I riding the wave of bliss!
Thanks so much for the kind comment, too. I'm still here trying to write decent stuff!
My current moods are obviously in one direction lately. I need to expand on my themes a bit I know! But in the meantime, I riding the wave of bliss!
Thanks so much for the kind comment, too. I'm still here trying to write decent stuff!
Dear S,
You can see, hear and feel the romance and renewal of the feelings love. It’s glorious because when you’re in a funk and someone you didn’t expect appears from seemingly nowhere, and your whole world goes upside down and in the best possible way. I love that thought. It’s such a lovely piece. Tender, and sweet. H🌷
You can see, hear and feel the romance and renewal of the feelings love. It’s glorious because when you’re in a funk and someone you didn’t expect appears from seemingly nowhere, and your whole world goes upside down and in the best possible way. I love that thought. It’s such a lovely piece. Tender, and sweet. H🌷
30th Aug 2023 4:28am
Thank you, H.
Obviously I'm biased with my subject! But, no one can blame what is obviously worthwhile.
Yet I also see that I'm writing really similar themed stuff lately, so I need to change it up more soon. I'm gonna try! Lol.
I really appreciate your steady notice of my efforts. It does matter. So thank you.
Obviously I'm biased with my subject! But, no one can blame what is obviously worthwhile.
Yet I also see that I'm writing really similar themed stuff lately, so I need to change it up more soon. I'm gonna try! Lol.
I really appreciate your steady notice of my efforts. It does matter. So thank you.
Anonymous
30th Aug 2023 7:59am
I always enjoy your smooth pacing
and intimate wordplay
The ending was just perfect
much respect
Naaj
and intimate wordplay
The ending was just perfect
much respect
Naaj
2nd Sep 2023 2:22pm
Good morning Naajir.
I appreciate the comment greatly. I've found myself writing basically the same themes lately. Yet, it's understandable I hope, and it's not a bad thing! Lol.
I appreciate the comment greatly. I've found myself writing basically the same themes lately. Yet, it's understandable I hope, and it's not a bad thing! Lol.
4th Sep 2023 1:01am
Hey Styx:))
Everything you write has such depth sweetie:) This is awesome.
I'm always stunned at how you write. Who says you gotta change the subject matter?! LOL
Even if your poems have the same tone - they each have their own different Styx word arrangement.
I love the title too!!
Smooches babe!
Everything you write has such depth sweetie:) This is awesome.
I'm always stunned at how you write. Who says you gotta change the subject matter?! LOL
Even if your poems have the same tone - they each have their own different Styx word arrangement.
I love the title too!!
Smooches babe!
4th Sep 2023 1:14am
Yay! You used the "sangria drinking night dress" pic ! Woo hoo! I make a good camera man huh!
My dear, you make it really tough to write any other way. We need to be stoic writers!
Wanna fight? Lol. (I'd just giggle and you'd win).
Smooches back!
My dear, you make it really tough to write any other way. We need to be stoic writers!
Wanna fight? Lol. (I'd just giggle and you'd win).
Smooches back!
4th Sep 2023 1:19am
hahaha!!
You are the best camera man. What a wonderful evening - even if I
almost choked on a piece of chicken!! ughhhhh
You are too funny!!
You are the best camera man. What a wonderful evening - even if I
almost choked on a piece of chicken!! ughhhhh
You are too funny!!
4th Sep 2023 1:27am
Does that mean I can post the red light pics?
Nooooo!
Even though you are a model of living artistic expression!
Nooooo!
Even though you are a model of living artistic expression!
4th Sep 2023 1:33am
4th Sep 2023 1:44am
The breathtaking, stunning ones. The ones that make Aphrodite jealous and the gods crave a mortal woman. I'd fight them off, though. Because you brought me lightning of my own.
