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Steve B Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 140Southern PA |
Evermore To footed tub she stole, where clouds of steam arose. There adding fragrant oils, then rose petals of all color, she rained from basket high, that soon laid carpet upon bath water. Smiling to herself as she viewed, nodding, pleased with the result. Her robe, she then loosed to floor, then from slippers, stepped she into tub, testing first the water's heat, daintily with toe. Satisfied, both feet she planted firm, then slowly descended to cistern's depth. There to recline, immersed in attar of rose. Thoughts turned to well laid plans, soon to unfold. So occupying her sojourn, with visions of his seduce. Drifting, dreaming in her sea of fragrant calm, until the sound of closing door, did stir her from her trance. Clearing mind, she smiled, as footsteps counted out each stair. Then came a light rap upon the door, "I'm home.", came his greet. "Yes, you are.", her sweet voice replied, "I'll be right out." Slowly she rose, as petals soft, clung upon her wet, silken skin. Moving to mirrors view, she delighted in her handiwork, turning this way, then that way, admiring her gown of petals. Then gliding through bedroom door, quietly she stopped and waited. Facing away, he finished emptying pockets upon a dresser top. Upon turning, he froze with such a stunned and goofy look. Her sweet, alluring smile, broke to grin, as she asked, "Well?" He somehow managed not to fall or trip, as he moved to her. Lost in her gaze, he somehow spoke, "Oh darling, I love you." She led him to the bedside, and helped him from his clothes. His eyes never left her beauty, as he knelt down before her, then gently took her face in hands, pulling her close, he softly spoke, "Always have I truly loved you," "and always, shall I." "You are as beautiful as the day we met," "and shall you be, always yet." They kissed, embraced, loved, and shared. Both so full of care. Always to be as one, each day and evermore. Steve B 2000 [This message has been edited by Steve B (edited 08-28-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Beautiful, Steve...(sighing).... ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Xeonox
since 2000-04-01
Posts 1764CA, USA |
Lucky women. Simply superb!!!!  Ronil (What I say I live by and what I live by is what I create). |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Steve.... My.......this is breathtaking!! I don't know about the other girls, but I will be reading this many times over!!! Wonderful.... Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
WOW...steve B i havent seen you any new poems from you lately but might i say what a terrfic entrance you have made back into passions...this poem so full of imagery and intense emotions..very well done, i enjoyed this a lot "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- rlt |
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sonjes Senior Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 564North Carolina |
I think we need one big collective sigh from all the ladies for this wonderful poem that has been rushed into our midst... Breathtaking! Don't care what people say Just follow your own way Don't give up and use the chance To return to innocence. -Enigma |
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Steve B Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 140Southern PA |
Claire ~ do kind words ever not flow fromyou? I hope not, thanks Steve B Xeon ~ a woman is only as lucky as a man is lucky, when the right two find each other and twine as one for all time. thanks, and seek, you will find Steve B Sunny ~ is nice to see your smiling wordsagain, I thank you much for them.. (work had kept me from my time here) is nice to be back.... Steve B J ~ thank you for remembering me too muchwork not enough time.... is nice to be welcomed back so nicely.. Steve Bsonjes ~ what can I say, but, thank you for such a glowing response to my words. though praise should be for she that inspires me to have these thoughts.. without that my words speak of cold and lonely painful times... thanks Steve B. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow Steve, this is a beautiful tale. You have quite the natural talent! I can tell that you're a romantic at heart. This is the first poem that I have read by you and I am very impressed, you have such a way with words and your ability to write with flair is amazing, I look forward to more poems by you Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Steve B Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 140Southern PA |
Melissa ~ thank you so much for your kind words, I really enjoy it here, this is by far the best forum I have seen yet... Steve Bif you have time, stop by my site for a visit it is the 440 ZONE a collection of my poetry and some of my art... http://www.geocities.com/ericb52/ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Steve B....James |
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