The Muse

That wild energy that’s the muse of the sea

When I loiter the beach in a storm,

Will always reflect all your features to me

As I dwell on the shape of your form.

I think of you striding knee deep in the swell

As the foam swirls and leaps at your thighs,

Above you the stars that will add to your spell

And reflect in the depth of your eyes.

For nature has laid some perfection on you

From the curl of your hair to your heels,

While I am caught up with an outsider’s view

Of what nature’s perfection reveals.

You’re way beyond beauty, and way beyond touch

As your hair reflects acres of corn,

Your skin has a fragrance that’s almost too much

From the moment perfection was born.

Your smile has a radiance hard to describe

As it peers down on me from above,

Its essence the finest of wines to imbibe

In its warmth, and the presence of love.

Beware of the man who has death in his soul

And the winter set deep in his eyes,

He’ll court and he’ll chaff you, until he can have you

Then tear you apart with his lies.

If I could but charm you, I’d never alarm you

But gaze on you rapt from afar,

Your love would be taken, but never forsaken

I’d worship you just as you are.

David Lewis Paget 

Reviews

[Jasper]

Absolutely beautiful! Gives off some the Birth of Venus vibes.

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Beautifully written as always.

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful my friend. I had to read again. Thank you David for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Tony Jordan]

A love based on desire but not lust - respect and admiration not shallowness - caring and unselfishness.
Love this one David.

[Barbz]

Lovely to think that you could be inspired to pen such an extraordinary example of your hearts voice. Was it a mythical goddess that flavored this tasty service.......regardless, I'll have seconds!

Barbz

[KT-B]

another excellent read, very much enjoy your writing, you paint such a vivid picture with your words - thank you for sharing :)

[Valentine]

This is beautiful. Even a warning for her to be wary of who she chooses. Too many timid people in this world who have a lot to offer. Valentine

[Stacy Purvis]

I adore this. I'd love to listen to you while you read it aloud. Beautiful and smooth. Thank you for sharing!

[Einstein Noodle]

into my library with this one ..to be read to ones true love ..in reality or in "perfection" ;) very much enjoyed reading ...its as tight as your poetry always is ..with your fine story telling abilities holding sway ..i especially enjoyed having my feet and legs in the water with her ..watching from afar of course ..feeling those swells and sea foam scents ... ahhhhhhhhh the ocean muse and sirens ..how they carry us away ..well done my friend!
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