The Virtue of Piety

The Virtue Of Piety

I dream of leaving traces of my words

in your heart.

A delicate gossamer tattoo of poetry

to fill you up with joy

and remain yours forever more.

They would give whispered meaning

to the very soul of love,

so that you will know the face of such devotion,

and can give yourself in trust.

I long for my words to leave you breathless,

treading in anticipation

each and every time we meet,

with lips full of passion’s fervent kisses.

I want them to paint our canvas

in the brightest hues

that nature can command

and to spirit you

to the safe sanctuary

of bliss and enchantment

where you can believe.

And where your ethereal dreams,

mixed with our desires,

become one with mine.

 

12/08/14

Author's Note

Reviews

[stars are far]

That was really very beautiful , you did it very well .

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Stars.

[Alfred Kukitz]

Enchanting John. The words have a solemn feel as though a holy being is breathing life into them.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Alfred

[Kelly Scheppers]

I echo Frieda's comment to the letter. You do leave an indelible tattoo with your poetry, John! That line could not have been more lovely.

Roberta Flack has a song entitled, "Jesse". When you get a chance, google it...it's one of the most beautiful songs you'll ever hear.

Stay amazing, my friend...it suits you!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Kelly I am so overwhelmed but so happy I am able to touch you. Thank you so much. Janis Ian did a version of 'Jesse' which I love!!!!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...what a songwriter!

[Frieda P]

I adore this John, you always leave an indelible tattoo with your poetry....not too crazy about 'juices' though, I must admit, you had me by the throat till that moment. Just me I guess...still love it.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I guess I was trying to convey that love making is part and parcel of true love. But thank you my Lady. Always a thrill when you like my work.

[Frieda P]

I'm with you 100% John, I just wasn't fond of that one word....

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You my Lady of words are as always right. I hope you like the amended version better?

[Frieda P]

'were you can believe'?..............

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Just don't have my head on right now. 'Where you can believe.'!

[Frieda P]

I liked the intention of your line, just not that one word...didn't fit your elegant poetry.

in our fervor melded together or thirsting in unison...I don't know something like that, still the same sentiment

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Rewritten at your command my Lady!

[Frieda P]

Ha ha the power is making me dizzy!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Someone might just take advantage of you in that state my Lady. Beware!

[Leslie Philibert]

a poet I know well and like !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Leslie for reading.

[Ruth]

Damn John, you do leave sparks and tingles lol Stunning x

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are very generous Poppy but tis nice to feel your words provoke emotions.

[R Smith]

yet another sensational poem of love and another for my library, beautiful work John

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you very much Richard

[AprilRN1210]

I love this song.. this write has left me torn on how I feel about it... it is beautifully written as always.... just pulls my head in different directions... maybe that was the intent.. not sure... good write..

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Glad you like the song and enjoyed the piece but why does it pull your head in different directions April?

[AprilRN1210]

may just be my emotional state at the moment... I am an emotional creature...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ok. I know but I hope you are ok?

[AprilRN1210]

thanks for concern... always eventually am:)

[Lyn Anderson]

Yeah, I didn't see juices being mixed with Piety, but you made it work.:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you 'M' One has to experiment my dear and 'sex' is part and parcel of love is it not?