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A Bedroom Phantasie of Love
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A Bedroom Phantasie of Love |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
It is night. They all went home. I kept you for a reason. Softly, ever so gently, I take your hand, and lead you to the lounge chair at my bedside, inwardly trembling that you might think I am too forward, that at any moment you might turn against me. I sit with you. I link your arms in mine; The arms that can hold, comfort and love. I take your hand in hands that can heal, and empathize and care. You said you didn't want to talk but I knew this was not true, because your hands can talk, because your words have already found their way. I went on the board one night. I meant to just tee what might be posted there then just hang up and try to sleep. then, expecting nothing in particular, I clicked on you. I read your poem, It seemed as if you had written it especially for me. I knew this couldn't possibly be true, but before I could even catch my breath, a timeless soul connection you had made with me. You called to me in wordless ways, as if you already knew everything about me. I wanted to tell you: yes, I'm here now. I wanted to reach into the glass and take your hand. I wanted to tell you: It's okay ... I wanted ... I imagined being with you in a way that was wholly inappropriate and embarrassing. Long before we met, I knew you. But I couldn't bring myself to tell you. It would have been embarrassing because we were strangers and it would have been misunderstood. Then we began to read our stuff to one another. time flew, as we began to reveal more to each other. still, I could not reveal the fantasy I held of you, of us in bed, as nature made us, the ethereal flickering of scented candles on the nightstand, the gently falling snow beyond the window, the knowing that it is all okay, the naked, surging pressing of our fevered bodies, the flushing tidal rhythms of your pleasured sighs. No! ... now! ... please don't be upset. please don't think it means right now. It may never be that way with you. We haven't even known each other for that long .... You tell them you don't want to talk. But I know you really do. You just don't want to be made fun of or rejected. The very words you write betray the yearning longing wanting in your soul, unmask you to show the world who you really are inside. I know that as you write, you so want to say in person. And as you write, what you want to say to someone who might understand and care, someone who would never take offense, is wholesome, beautiful and good. As I write, so I can tell what is on my mind. It's a rather clumsy, awkward way of telling you: Please, please don't ever, ever hesitate to tell me anything that troubles or excites you. I may not quite always understand it all, but I will always want to listen, at any hour of the day or night, but even more especially at night. And please know that I will never ever reject you. I know that's what you want to know because that is the way that you already write. I will never take advantage of you, but I can't blame you if you won't believe me and go home. I could ... unfold the couch if you want to spend the night here in my castle. Could we ... if you want to ... can we go out for breakfast together? ... Southern Cross |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
So beautiful!!!! You opened a bottle of wine. And THIS is why we write. Beautiful heart song. and full of love. Beautiful. Tom |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
This, my friend, is damn fine writing. Your heart shows and you let us peek into your soul. Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal poem - Alison |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Jaime Fradera, Nice line. It could work. Bobby |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is truly a wonderful romantic piece, straight from your loving heart, Jaime. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, a wonderful write, dear Jaime! And poignant because of its delicacy, yet also enticing because of the passion. love Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
A very Wonderful Write Indeed ARCTIC WIND |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Excellent Jaime.... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice romantic writing...James |
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Fareed Member
since 2008-02-08
Posts 75 |
You sound like a fan of Eliot, it was delightful. |
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