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Beki
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0 posted 2001-03-08 01:43 AM


My first sonnet in about 16 years, but I really think it hits the mark! See what you all think.....

Precious Prize

I never cut a lock of hair to keep
from any man except this curled one
I took from just behind your ear - t'was done
with unexpected passion, near to sleep.
So drowsy-eyed,our hearts brim-full and deep
with love and innocent desire won,
you would not tell me "no", having begun
to choose the perfect lock to cut and keep.
It was so long ago but I recall
you shivered when my fingers touched your skin.
Your eyes became as soft as twilight's fall,
you leaned into my breast to breathe me in.
And when at last I claimed the prize so small,
you offered up a kiss and said "you win."

*suggestions for a better title? I am thinking maybe "locket Memories"....


[This message has been edited by Beki (edited 03-08-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Rebecca Reese - All Rights Reserved
EagleScorpion
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1 posted 2001-03-08 01:50 AM


haha! My mom still has my lock of hair in the photo album! Thats really something, seeing how my hair was back then, completely preserved and saved. This was a heartfelt sonnet, and I give you my love and respect.
Beki
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2 posted 2001-03-08 03:55 AM


Thank you Eagle, I do appreciate the gift of your love and respct
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3 posted 2001-03-08 10:49 AM


This is beautiful, Beki... left me smiling. *S*
sans38
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4 posted 2001-03-08 10:55 AM


This was great! Sonnets are my favorite!
How about "Unexpected Passion" as a title?

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