Scarlet Winds

His lonesome eyes of peacock blue
overflows her heart ~ a well of passion
reflecting
once upon a time when scarlet winds
strutted like stilettos over the back
of a secret affair

And burning lips of the moon
left a path of tantalizing kisses
over the shoulder of black lace

While a red rose
blossoms into a raging fire
flickering in the dark

~but~

A rose is just a rose until he kisses
her sculptured lips
Inviting strangers in paradise
as they become lost
within the fortress of eternal hearts.

©SyberRose

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[ANTO]

I like sculptured lips - like Nefertiti's... mmmm. The idea of the eternal hearts being fortress-like appeals to me. Its says...."Me and you vs the world"
That image you chose - how did you not just spend the time staring at it - I was almost lost in it lol.
love ya
X

[SyberRose]

Anthony...thank you for peeking in..The photo was the perfect color of scarlet...as soon as I saw it I loved it...I'm glad you loved it too...xo

[Blue Lotus]

A rose is just a rose until he kisses
her sculptured lips
Inviting strangers in paradise
as they become lost
within the fortress of eternal hearts.
................................

you painted us a canvas of romance with your words.... sensuous and vivid

[SyberRose]

Well, Im glad you enjoyed it...thank you for reading...Rose

[Blue Lotus]

...... :-) my pleasure

[ShelleyA]

Hi Rose. I love the title and its implication of passion. A beautiful write and skillfully crafted free verse poetry. Lovely imagery and flow. You paint a vivid picture of the heat of passion. Very nice rhythm and use of enjambment. Excellent use of metaphor and simile - "burning lips of the moon" and "scarlet winds strutted like stilettos" - creative descriptives. Deep expression of emotion. Delightfully sensual. I love your word choice, the power of it. Excellent closing. Well penned. Write on!

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much for that wonderful review Shelly...it is better then the poem ha...:)

[ShelleyA]

You're welcome Rose; this is a wonderful poem. Thanks for sharing it

[Rita L. Sev]

A rose is just a rose until he kisses
her sculptured lips ... ;)

A sensual and flowing piece of romance, nicely done Rose!

[SyberRose]

Thank you Rita...glad you liked this piece...:)

[Sarah Conder]

Beautiful words, this is a lovely romantic poem :)

[SyberRose]

Thank you Sarah and send me read requests anytime dear...hugs

[jacob erin-cilberto]

some affairs are really meant "to be remembered"

as the title of that movie claimed.."an affair to remember"

again your words are exquisite...

[SyberRose]

Thank you Jacob...I appreciate your comments...Rose:)

[B-poet]

Very sensual with a romantic type of flair towards the loving complexities of a beautiful rose . Great work. A riveting write and read. :)

[SyberRose]

Thank you Bpoet...and for peeking in ...I do appreciate it...Rose:)

[one sky]

A secret affair... is always that bittersweet experience in one's life. To love someone who's not really meant to be is like eating the fruit of the forbidden tree.

The scarlet winds...once the veils which covered beautifully a love which nothing can be compared of.

So beautiful like a rose, Rose.

[SyberRose]

Thank you for taking time to read this piece Margaux...and for that very nice review...:)

[one sky]

You're welcome.

[SteveB]

Well done!
Elegently penned with lovely word choice - I enjoyed the colours and the the imagery. This is a perfect example of how the truely erotic can be made without the slightest bit of vulgarity. A sensual piece that resonates.
So many wonderful lines but I have to particularly give praise to the burning lips of the moon ...over the shoulder of black lace. A magnificent image of the night sky or of..... And then the final lines, the "fortress of eternal hearts", the ultimate goal.
Outstanding Rose. Thank you so much.

[SyberRose]

Thank you for that lovely review Steve...you are welcome...Rose:)