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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2005-10-26 10:40 PM




On the heated sands of the Negev Desert,
I stood next to you, silently,
head lifted tentatively to receive
the touch of your hand,
offered with a gentleness
I’d never known before
or since.

Pushing aside the sheer face veil
worn solely to protect my fairness from
scorching slaps of the fiery desert sun,
you exposed much more than my pale visage.

The penetrating gaze of your soft brown eyes
infused me with the warmth of a mind and soul
which saw past my fragile defensive outer layers
as if they were transparencies,
revealing a soul that yearned
for the fires of pure passionate love.

My heart beat erratically with Eros thoughts,
nearly bursting from its holding place
in wanton anticipation.

But we were not destined to be,
you and me,
although I knew in my heart
you wanted me as I wanted you.

And the heat of that moment
still burns deeply within the core of me,
even as I feel the coldness
of distance and time
encircling my body,
these treasured memories
of your touch
keep me warm.

© Copyright 2005 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
JesusChristPose
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since 2005-06-21
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1 posted 2005-10-28 10:10 PM


Whew... all of romantic and sexy imagery, scorching, indeed (and not from the desert heat)

But alas...

But we were not destined to be,
you and me,
although I knew in my heart
you wanted me as I wanted you.

Too bad. Thinking of a brief encounter of what could of been.

Enjoyed!

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2005-10-29 12:16 PM


Nice....James
iliana
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3 posted 2005-10-29 12:38 PM


A treasured memory written so beautifully.  You penned that moment beautifully, Kacy, for us readers.   ......jo
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