Silk and Lace

A spanish seteset or sextilla

 

 

 

photograph compliments of pinterest 

~~~

Pillows of silk, whispers of lace

and with the dawn gently I trace

the tenderness of your touch dear

Soft as the curve of you and I

warm as the sun rose in the sky

light as a breath, you held me near

 

Two hearts tethered in harmony

delicate threads surrounding me

in the rapture of your embrace

Every secret exposed and gone

nothing between us, floating on

pillows of silk, whispers of lace

~~~

Author's Note

The sextilla, or Spanish sestet, is a type of sestet (6-line verse) that follows a set rhyme pattern, and each line has 8 syllables. The rhyme pattern can be either aabccb or abbacc, but you must use the same rhyme pattern if more than one sestet is used in the poem.

Reviews

[onceloved]

Here I am once again reading another beautifully expressed one by you. I always have enjoyed reading all your poetry and always will. You seem to have a beautiful love affair with your poetry it show up very beautifully in them you have a beautiful way expressing your different moods you feel from time to time so beautifully. :) A fan of your

[MsJewel]

It's lovely to see you Larry. Thanks so much for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks so much for the form info ..i am putting it into the "noodle banks" to try ..
beautiful to read ..i am carried by it .. great closing says i! ... your poetry makes me a believer in true love and this is no exception .. simply very fine Ms Jewel .. very fine indeed
E.
ps great pic as well ..i think she has goose bumps ;)

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it enough to give it a try, It really is a pretty simple form. I can't wait to read yours! :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ............... now i have to get it done ;)

[The Iron Horseman]

Very nicely done, although for its inherently delicate qualities rather than the formality of its presentation. The delicacy of the poem matches the delicacy of the lace.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate it very much :) Julie

[The Iron Horseman]

You're welcome.

[Dara]

You have a wonderful way of creating a mood and gentle flow still within the structures of a particular style of writing. The mental images are tantalizing and the photograph fits perfectly. Beautifully put together, Julie.

[MsJewel]

Thank you my dear friend :) Julie

[apennylate]

The "sextilla", eh...? Thank you so much for educating me with brilliance... Adored this, as it mirrors my favorite "twisting" style so very well... Succinctly penned...

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sometimes the softest, sexiest material is that space between skin...when lovers meet and find that mutual attraction that draws us to a sweet touch.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jacob :) Julie

[emmajoy]

Rather wonder, which came first the picture or the words? Such seductively happy words with just that hint of visual 'inspiration'! As ever been, yet another great golden star!

[MsJewel]

The words came first. I lucked out on the picture. Thank you for your generous words :) Julie

[Shy Joe]

I think women are the only creatures that the more they take off...the hotter it gets. Got me sweaty.

Thanks for stripping #@!! I mean sharing.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Joe :) Julie

[Pete]

so seductive & alluring. it teases as it leads you gently down the lines. "Two hearts tethered in harmony". so beautiful. sigh, ROMANCE.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pete :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful and tempting words dear Julie.
"Every secret exposed and gone
nothing between us, floating on
pillows of silk, whispers of lace"
I do like the above lines. Silk and lace memories. Beautiful places never forgotten. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you John :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure and you are welcome dear Julie.