E’er gently eternal ⁓ (softly sensual)

Unmetered Quatrains

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Last night, beside me

there you lay,

across the bed

in disarray.

I'd kissed your lips,

I must confess …

slipped-in beneath

thy evening dress.

In passion’s quest,

such beauty fair,

caressed your breasts 

with tender care.

Imploring eyes

smiled up at me,

whisp’ring my name …

“I’m yours, I’m free.”

My heart, it sighed,

nightingales sang,

as all around

love's windchimes rang.

Still, when the morn

oped soft mine eyes,

remained sweet splendor

of thy thighs.

Stirring, I stretch’t

with arms spread wide …

your beguiling voice,

e’er deep inside.

Thence, took that world

where lovelight streams

those fields of golden daffodils,

we strolled in lovers' lofty dreams.

Now, as I write, my olde pen smiles,

ink flowing gold and free …

pondering, how when we met,

your sweet love first touched me.

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Richard W. Jenkins

©2015

Author's Note

Photo by: Serge Marshennikov

Critical reviews are always welcome and appreciated. : )

Reviews

[Clara]

Such a nostalgic and sensual poem, Richard.

Your love and passion for her is evident in the way that you've penned this piece. How lucky she is, that you cherish her to the depths of your soul, and keep the memory of this moment alive.

Beautiful!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, dear Clara,
How wondrous it would be if "she" were real … is it not, indeed, amazing the manner in which imagination can breathe life into a vision and create it as if it is real?

Still, whatever the pen releases dances vibrantly and alive within its holder, eh?
Smiles 'n warmest hugs to you, lovely hearted lady-poet! ⁓ Richard

[Clara]

And to you, dear Richard!

[Richard🖌]

....—✬—....

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

These two lines are so glorious:

"Now, as I write, my olde pen smiles,
ink flowing gold and free …"

It's wonderful how memories can spark the sun within the fountain of a pen and arc rainbows across the sky.

[Richard🖌]

Goodness, Linda!
How is I have missed your beautifully poetic review of praise and appreciation all this time … purely by accident, I can assure you, M'Dear Lady-Poet … thank you ever-so warmly for your patience and your sooo sweet presence! ⁓ Richard

[Kelly Scheppers]

How delightful it is to find romantic musings of words penned like, "o'er" and "oped". A lovely presentation, Richard!

[Richard🖌]

Wow, Kelly!
I am mind-boggled by my lack of intention in even knowing of your gracious review to this warming, sensually-gratifying little piece, and than you most happily for your always welcome praise … hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

[Kelly Scheppers]

You know I adore you - that's for always!

[Richard🖌]

Yes, I know ⁓*

[Richard🖌]

… and, I You!

[mattavelli]

Hi richard,
Beautiful rhyme. You've used great words to build great images. And it seems like you had a good time. :)

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Matt!
How did I ever miss your review?
You're so right, I had a great time doing this one, and and even better, receiving and reading your review.

Thanks for the comments 'n kudos! ~ Richard : )

[ANTO]

I really like this Richard.
I like your employing the archaic language - excellent choice of words - especially 'oped'
It is sumptuous, is what it is.

[Richard🖌]

Man!
I really need to pay closer attention to reviews … I almost missed yours and Matts!read moreMan!
I really need to pay closer attention to reviews … I almost missed yours and Matts!
I do seem to enjoy throwing-in a word from The King's language every now and again … it is fun and (I think) makes one's writing a bit more interesting when done right.

I like your use of the word "sumptuous", as that is such a compliment to this particular piece that makes me smile!

Thanks, guy … you're the best! ~ Richard