Silk and Lace

A spanish seteset or sextilla

 

 

 

photograph compliments of pinterest 

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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

[B]

Really pretty
I love it .... so gentle and yet holds a certain degree of shyness
Who wouldn't love lace
Its really beautiful :)

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much :) Julie

[andrew mitchell]

Elegant, soft Julie as is the photo of lace and sensuality. A lovely format to create an arousing piece.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Andrew :) Julie

[Avinash]

This one sent temperature soaring in a summer noon. Beautiful and intimate work of art and love.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thanks so much :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Julie, you were always an expert with the forms and this one is super! So sensual, so seductive...and yet so elegant. Spot on rhyming. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi :) Julie

[Jon Roggie]

Nicely done! The explanation of the style adds to the pleasure of the write.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This is a indeed a soft, romantic timeless piece Julie. A joy to read.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thanks so much :) Julie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

This is a lovely piece, softly sensual. I really liked this form and the way you placed the words. Enchantingly beautiful :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You're welcome. Always a pleasure reading your works 😊

[Ken Simm.]

This fits the form in a very sensuous way. Excellent Julie

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ken :) Julie