Perfect Picture

...when it's 'perfect'....

You have such small,

Gentle hands.

The softest of touch;

As you trace invisible lines

Across my temples

And relaxed brow.

 

You stare into me,

I’d left windows open

Secretly hoping

That you’d brave

My weak defenses

And seek me out.

 

Inside, you comfort me

More than the fire

I had waiting for you.

You incise my soul

Drawing no blood,

Caressing open nerve.

 

Your skill of navigation

Within me:

I sense that you have been

Here�"before.

Perhaps in a Time

When Dreams lived, flourished.

 

So petite in size�"

Yet my own passion

Enwraps you and

I feel and breathe

Your every selfless,

Deliberate move.

 

My eyes, weary

And guilty of your entrance.

They complied when

Words failed to shield

From an intruder

Of Need and Desire.

 

I shall keep you

Safe, here.

Should you peer out my chest

You will see

The palm of my hand,

Guarding you in.

So fitting you are.

I am intoxicated and

Delirious with the liquids

We are now sharing.

I feel our flesh grafting,

As it always belonged.

 

I close my eyes,

While you settle in

Your forever home.

I will sleep now, dream

That you someday may be,

More than a photograph.

Reviews

[Revolutionary]

I am between a delicate woman and an inner child.I love the desire in this poem.Not sexual but sensual.Well done.I see you holding a photo longing for a child like self

[Enigma]

Wow. Beautiful, vivid, descriptive. Brought about a trance like state for me as I watched the images taking shape in front of my eyes. Outstanding piece. :)

[Bridget Mcmaken]

breath taking. Very wonderful poem! you write of a beautiful, strong love. You wrote a great poem!

[Kes]

This is beautiful. Truly the most inspiring poem I've read for a long time.
Beautiful.

[G. K. Bostic]

Oh my God.....the love you spoke in this poem brought tears to my eyes....the last lines bringing heartache. This is an exquisite soliloquy of adoration. Beautiful!

Love transcends the physical realm in this piece. Love it!

[Lexi Nicole]

This is absolutely beautiful. Everything about it- the rhythm, the language, the overall flow fit so perfectly I just glided right through it was was rather sad to see it end. Lovely, lovely work! You should be very proud.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow great job in bringing this together, as I was reading what got me was the ending. Excellent write.

[Ashley June Canfield]

I must say, this is amazing (:

[Moonflower]

The concept that you used throughout this reminded me of two different song lyrics that are by some of my favorite musicians one is "like a bird in a tree, i could live in your chest" and the other is "We fit into each other we are Russian dolls"...like these lyrics, your poem is beautiful and simple, yet resonates with a deep love and longing. This was expertly penned and very enjoyable to read. Thank you for sharing your lovely talent, dear