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suthern
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0 posted 2002-02-05 09:04 AM


The scent of gardenias
On a hot summer's night
Makes me deeply inhale,
Gives my senses delight.
I'm tempted to pick
A giant bouquet
To breathe as I sleep,
To greet the new day.
But the cloying sweetness
Can be hard to bear
In a windowless bedroom.
So I leave the blooms there.

The taste of dark chocolates
Is something I crave.
For Godiva's creations
My money I save.
The treat to my tongue,
The rich creaminess
Has at times in my life
Defined happiness.
But chocolate is fattening,
I'm already large.
So I must resist
Though often, it's hard!

I have a fondness
For Foster's fine brew.
If it's not available,
Chivas will do.
They help me relax
And ensure my sleep,
But overindulgence
Means next day, I weep!
Or I waste the night
On the bathroom floor
At the porcelain altar
Stomach empty, once more.

The feel of soft silk
Caressing my skin
Is silent seduction -
As it's always been.
Many times I have worn
A favorite shirt
To give myself comfort
As I nursed some hurt.
But silk is expensive
And must be dry-cleaned
So most days I settle
For t-shirt and jeans.

I think sometimes I nibble
When life is a feast,
But I never hold back
On one thing, at least.
There's no moderation
In my loving you.
Caution is something
I simply refuse.
All that I have and am
Is what I give -
Now and forever,
As long as I live.


© Copyright 2002 suthern - All Rights Reserved
LngJhnAg
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Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion
1 posted 2002-02-05 09:16 AM


This is one of the sweetest poems about a kitty I have ever read - lol.  It's also very well written!
Janet Marie
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2 posted 2002-02-05 10:04 AM


The feel of soft silk
Caressing my skin
Is silent seduction -
As it's always been.
Many times I have worn
A favorite shirt
To give myself comfort
As I nursed some hurt.
But silk is expensive
And must be dry-cleaned
So most days I settle
For t-shirt and jeans.

I think sometimes I nibble
When life is a feast,
But I never hold back
On one thing, at least.
There's no moderation
In my loving you.
Caution is something
I simply refuse.
All that I have and am
Is what I give -
Now and forever,
As long as I live.
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Well, I will forgive you the fact thats their is no raspberry tea in this
(yeah..I saw your confession on the other "pome") rofl
but over and above that one thing missing...
this poem lacks little else...and is Classic Ruth poetry...cadence kissed and written with a pen dipped in sincerety of heart.
Now who knew you were old enough to be reposting from Open One???
So what else ya got in your poetic treasure chest?

You speak to me in riddles and you speak to me in rhymes.
My body aches to breathe your breath ... your words keep me alive.

~Sarah McLachlan~

Mistletoe Angel
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3 posted 2002-02-05 10:10 AM




(smiles) Awwwwww, this is sooooooo sweet and lovely, sweet friend, you always have such a loving heart that shines in your words! We all love you so much, sweet friend, may you feel true loves joy forever! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Marge Tindal
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4 posted 2002-02-05 10:51 AM


SweetSuthernGal~
What a beautiful shade of ink from your well of thought~
I so enjoyed this~
Love you~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
         noles1@totcon.com                    

Silver Streak
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since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625
FL, USA
5 posted 2002-02-05 11:05 AM


Wow! What a treasure chest of delicious thoughts. Thanks!  
((suthern))
-newell

Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com

Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

[This message has been edited by Silver Streak (02-05-2002 11:06 AM).]

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
6 posted 2002-02-05 11:06 AM



Someone is feeling better!

Victoria
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7 posted 2002-02-05 11:15 AM


i enjoyed this...i love gardenias...i had a big bush outside my bedroom window when i lived in Hawaii..but they only lasted a month..but i loved the fragrance drifting in the window..it was heavenly.. i love chocolate too..im drinking chocolate slim fast right now ha..

                             ~Vic

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

                                                -Ziggy

suthern
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Louisiana
8 posted 2002-02-07 11:14 AM


LJA: ROFL... Yanno... I hadn't thought of it that way! *G* My little furry owners certainly do have my love... in abundance! *S* How's your new Siamese friend? *tee hee* Thank you, sailor... glad you liked! *S*

JM: But that just leaves more tea for you??? *innocent look* *G* Thank you for those kind comments, lady... We won't mention how OLD I am *G* ... but I've been here almost forever. *G* The group Balladeer labeled "the motley crew" didn't make it here for PIP's grand opening, but we gave Nan's eraser a nervous breakdown just a few weeks later. *G*

M-toe: Thank you. *S* I'm glad I could give smiles to your day. *S*

Marge: I'm so glad you enjoyed, sweet lady... love you lots! *S*

Silver Streak: Thank you very much... especially for the hug! *S*

Sunshine: Slowly but surely. *G*

Victoria: LOL Somehow, Slim Fast just doesn't have the lure of Godiva! *G* Thank you very much. *S*

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