Lamplighter

the one with the flame

The placid air of twilight settles in
Sliding cool fingers down city streets
And across her wishful bedroom window

In that un-sated day's waning
Comes a mystical holder of heat
It's the lamplighter's attractive glow

His shameless tune vibrates softly
To tickle her window panes
Receptive breasts feel night winds blow

A graceful dance with his diamond flame
She sits down to turn away, yet
On her walls, sexy shadows tango

His long, straight pole brings sweet fire
With a soft kiss of wick under glass
The lamp exhales vibrant air, as it's fuels flow

For his pole permits a lonely heart's reach
Up to the aspiring, precious lamps
Where one bound to streets could not normally go

Men pass him by, as they walk home
Toss simple greetings to their servant man
A spark in his eye and graceful step below

They arrive to women of loose ribbons
Ego's swell in presumptuous heat
Candles already lit, wax in a softened flow
 
The lamplighter's sultry smoke makes jealous mist
A flame's light can thrive only in the dark
Yet empty arms, disrobing sunrise will show

He'll kiss just the points of a carnal night's mouth
A full taste would be plunderous sin
The hour of snuffing, his tears always know

Coveted, yet forsaken to stroll under stars
In his heart, embers smolder of pretty lamps
The lone, moonlit figure, will forever treasure their glow

Reviews

[Twisted Words (Tom)]

Thank you for this wonderful review. Written about 6 years ago, I think this is about as good as I can do.

[Tai Chi Italy]

Wow! That was an amazing journey! Very beautiful read out loud. You certainly have a way of describing loving in cyberly poetic breeze, easily! ~Thoroughly enjoyed the read.

Poets have always been the greatest romantics, you certainly prove it with this poem.

Smiling at you

Tai