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Master
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since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867
Boston, MA

0 posted 2001-04-26 09:49 PM


The Night


The night walked straight into my house
Took off her skin under the light
Upon the chair, she placed her blouse
Jumped into bed, right by my side
And there, in silence, sparks ignited
We burned in passion’s warm embrace
And in our bodies, cells collided
And souls, with ardor, interlaced
So sudden, almost on a whim
We fell in love, so wild, thrilling
Filled up with pleasure to the brim
We watched the smoke rise to the ceiling
Upon the desk, the candle flickered
From a seductive, tempting breeze
It slowly melted and disfigured
Upon the plate, its wax would freeze
Its shadows danced, the light was fading
Outside, through creaking of the frost
I heard the chilly winds debating
I closed my eyes and all was lost
Woke up alone, half in dismay
I found a note, which read in grieving
“I’m sorry Love, I couldn’t stay
I’ll make it up to you this evening...”

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The night creeps like a beggar, or else, a robber,
With eyes so sullen you’d think she’s mourning.
Her black overcoat with the buttons of copper
Hangs on her shoulders until the morning.

She visits me nightly, and usually stays for supper.
Her grief is at once depressing and warming.
The mirrors and windows attempt to trap her
She escapes often raging, and sometimes storming.

I knew her since childhood, we grew up together.
I seldom saw her, but knew she was waiting.
Then came adolescence, we started dating,
We spend many hours talking, debating
And now we’ve bonded like birds of feather.

She never asked if I loved her, I never told her.
I knew she could fulfill my every desire.
She’d sit by my side and I would hold her,
And as the weather got colder and colder,
We moved closer and closer in search of fire
And saw the flame rise higher and higher.

Now, the flame laps the lantern in frenzied play,
It’s turning colors, bursting and hissing.
And across the ceiling its shadows sway.
We’ve fused into one, hugging and kissing
And this time, either she will remain all day,
Or the sunrise will find both of us missing.

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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
1 posted 2001-04-27 12:08 PM


And across the ceiling its shadows sway.
We’ve fused into one, hugging and kissing
And this time, either she will remain all day,
Or the sunrise will find both of us missing

so many great lines here tonight..thank you Master ..I  enjoy the night the most...

~Wynter/Maureen

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II



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2 posted 2001-04-27 12:51 PM


Master~
WOW~
Another masterful piece from you.

I especially liked the second part of your night~

'Now, the flame laps the lantern in frenzied play,
It’s turning colors, bursting and hissing.'


That is just wonderful imagery.
Enjoyed this one very much.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Tiersdin
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since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364
east coast
3 posted 2001-04-27 09:15 AM


Both poems were outstanding and a compliment one to the other...

fantastic!

-Tier

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