May's First Kiss (romantic cowrite with Light)

Ricalai form (see Author's Note for instructions)

~ May's First Kiss ~

 Carry us through whiffs of rain …
willing fragrance, fresh and fain.
New visions of May, bless us from today.

Flowers grow inside our room …
soothing colors in full bloom;
a heart-kissed bouquet in each tender spray.
 
Warm blushes caress our faces …
teardrops’ gratitude graces.
Love wakes to obey, instantly portray.

High from May’s ebony night,
voices of stars singing bright
chant a sweet array of choral display.

The painting of Lover's rise
fondly emerge from our eyes …
drunken fire-sparks sway, frames leaning to pray.

Embraced in pure ecstasy,
depths of our passions set free;
that each moment stay a warming foray.

" Oh, precious moon, fill the night
with voices of sweet delight …
spread glorious ray o’er our ardent play.

Bless our lips with May's first kiss

of matrimonial bliss.

May, in every way ~ love never betray.

Cowrite by

Light & Richard

© 14 May 2018

Author's Note

Ricalai
(Rĭk ŭh lay)
Original form created by
Richard W. Jenkins,
© 21 Nov 2009

Composition:
Five verses minimum of 7/7/5-5 syllable-count each,
aligned left with a right indent or centered,
with the following rhyme-scheme
on any topic desired:

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Etc...

Painting: Selection by Light, courtesy of Pinterest.
Be sure to review this on Light's page, too … I know she will appreciate it in turn with one of her lovely hallmark reviews: http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/RSong/2028696/

Constructive, well-meant critique is always welcome! : )

Reviews

[lightsong]

I really don't know what to say since You've said it all absolutely and fully beautiful in Your review to me, so let me again give You my deepest thanks and sincere gratitude for accepting my request, allowing us to do this, and for enduring with me, for doing it until it's "perfect" , without You it wouldn't be.

Thank You again dear Syr, for gracing me and many many out there with Your incomparable skills and talents, and I hope they will enjoy our lovely romantic effort today as much as I've enjoyed reading it again now.

Your ever admiring fan,
Littlesong*

[Richard🖌]

Well, Dear GH,
I think with your generously exciting invitation and form choice, all your hard work and due diligence, coupled with your immaculate choices of font, color, and painting, all that could be said to someone as pleasantly surprised and pleased as I am, you've said … and so much more.
You are a sheer joy to write with; especially, considering your normal skill is not rhyming poetry … you truly amazed me with how quickly and easily you made your portions seem, and just look at how beautifully our poem turned out. : )
In all my years involved with poetry, I can count the numbers of times I've cowritten on one hand, and when you asked me to I did not hesitate for a moment … thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully for such a delightful surprise.

Humbly and blissfully, I bow! ⁓ Richard

[lightsong]

Awa! that's so much, BLUSH*

[Richard🖌]

I'm the one blessed. ; )

[Chris Shaw]

An interesting form, not one I am familiar with. Beautiful, romantic poem, exquisite language and the image posted is a perfect match. Well done Richard.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

A warm greeting, Dear Chris*
Yes, an original of my own a few worldwide have composed-in … if you'd like to give it a try I'd be greatly honored. ; )
The warm touch of your words in review more than amply gratify our efforts to create something our lady and fellow peer will enjoy.

Thank you for expressing your appreciation and enjoyment so beautifully … with warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Richard, thank you so kindly. I have a holiday coming up shortly where I hope to be able to compose a few new poems. I think I would like to have a try at this original form of yours (nervously) and seek some guidance from you. I have to admit not being very brave when it comes to trying out new styles, but I am willing. Warmest wishes to you.

[Richard🖌]

Anytime you're ready and willing, Chris, tap me on the shoulder and we'll do it. : )

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard :))

[Coyote Poetry]

This is poetry my friend. I had to read again and again. The words danced to the perfect ending. A wonderful poem for the month of May and love.
Coyote

[Richard🖌]

On behalf of Gh and I, thank you, Dear John!
What a gracious gesture, reading this romantic piece several times, and how gratifying it is to receive such encouraging praise from such a poet of your level … what more could we ask than that?

Big smiles 'n brotherly hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[Coyote Poetry]

Just a writer learning and you are welcome Richard.

[Madeira]

An array of beautiful metaphors make this poem a joy to read, passionate, full of light and romantic

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Madeira,
Your praise and expressed enjoyment of this sweet little piece makes it all the more beautiful and rewarding for two hopeful writers.

Big hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Just wonderful- combination of beauty , love , light and wealth above all earthly expectations- joyous in all ways🌹

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Kelly,
The enthrallment of receiving your favor, accolades, and inspiring words has spread a broad smile across my ugly mug!

With warmest hugs of appreciation to you, Dear Poetess, and Iknow Gh will feel the same! ⁓ Richard : )

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

My warmest blessings and best wishes to both of you- love all round🌹

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Sweet Kelly. x0x

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

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