Pairidaeza

We frolic free on golden beds of jasmine flowers

Immersed in anise and almonds we wet the hours

 

Figs dripping with honey in our growling caress

Lithe night of moaning in deep licorice obsessed

 

Musky scented truffles taste passion’s peak

Moaning in yarrow’s forbidden words to speak

 

Sensual oysters dipped in coconut milk’s arak

Moisted in the taste of chocolate scented shock

 

Licking succulent lotus seeds in sweet seduction

In erotic vanilla shudders we are wondrous undone

 

Feasting on the color of red wine’s rendezvous

Tongue dripping in the delectable juice of you

 

Coriander and ginger a fragrant night potpourri

Vervan tea in the peached essence of ecstasy

 

Sweet succulent your raspberry lips I taste so deep

Come your whimpered sighs before soft cinnamon sleep…

Author's Note

The word paradise is thought to come from the old Persian word pairidaeza, meaning “garden.” In many cultures, the garden exists as a dream world… May you awaken in yours…

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

if this is the dream, I don't want to awaken... holy moly Craig, this is so sensual and sweet.. favorites for sure.. you have truly outdone yourself with this one.. I am picky about what I consider steamy and this one sure fits the bill and then some... the phrasing, the imagery, the exquisite places you took my mind and taste buds was breathtaking and so "dreamy"... amazing job... I love your writing... absolutely love it..

"Feasting on the color of red wine’s rendezvous
Tongue dripping in the delectable juice of you".............hands down one of the sexiest things I have read in a while... it is elegant, magical, erotic bliss that teases with just enough, and stimulates you to fill in the blanks...

[An owl on the moon]

I truly appreciate your warm thoughts... thank you! This was a joy to write.. looking over ancient love recipes, as it were... Bliss can be quite delicious... Happy weekend, dear friend! :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

"Licking succulent lotus seeds in sweet seduction
In erotic vanilla shudders we are wondrous undone"

This is beautiful indeed. And sensual as well. I loved the imagery that comes in the mind.
Excellent as always by you, Craig 😊

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate your words and encouragement, dear Yumna! This one was a joy to research, looking up scents and flavors from ancient writings that are said to arouse the soul. May your new week be so sweet. :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It was my pleasure to read. And I do hope your week goes well too 😊

[marcus]

I like this dream, beautiful, sensual, awesome!!

[An owl on the moon]

So deeply appreciated, marcus!

[Jamestown]

This whole creation is terrific, wording, art, flow, just down right sweet,thanks for sharing, PTL!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Jamestown! Appreciate your light here...

[Jamestown]

Of course, thank you!

[Sean M. Addams]

always love the imagery in your poems .. very beautifully written flows so smoothly.. awesome job..

[MomzillaNC]

Well, the imagery is sumptuous. I think I'd find this recipe a hinderance to full abandon to the moment. It's like making love on the beach. It sounds wonderful… but the practicality is that that's still a pile of sand you're rolling about in! :D

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, I appreciate your honesty! These flavors and scents are all ancient aphrodisiacs to intensify the the bliss of love's life...

[MomzillaNC]

I'm aware. I always loved reading such things in my virginal days. Having tried a few such aphrodisiacs, I now recognize the impracticality of them… :D :D :D

[An owl on the moon]

I will cling to the wisdom of Solomon on this one... :)

[MomzillaNC]

Solomon didn't have to clean it up! :D

[Helen Crutchett]

An absolute delightful romp in a garden of tasty and juicy images....succulent and dripping with passion and eroticism. Truly wonderful write Craig! ~ Helena ~

[An owl on the moon]

I do love the extravagance of ancient recipes for love... and pleased that you find them delicious still... :)

[Helen Crutchett]

LOL....you never loose the taste of such deliciousness my friend! xxx

[Pryde Foltz]

Sweet succulent your raspberry lips I taste so deep
Come your whimpered sighs before soft cinnamon sleep…

Definitely a treat for the senses … superb penning, Craig.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Pryde! A joy to have you come by and share the feast...

[Corset]

I might have enjoyed the author's note as much as the poem, very "tastefully" executed, this feast of words.

[An owl on the moon]

I do so appreciate your words... your presence here... Thank you... :)

[Corset]

Thank you for the beauty you contribute to our worlds.

[freshwatermermaid (egla..]

Beautiful imagery! Nice, solid concrete images that illuminates multiple senses. Reminds me of a mix between "A Midsummer's Night Dream" and the garden of Eden. Slides off the tongue like honey.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, you read my mind! Yes.. it is a blend of a world of sweet magic that warms the heart and soul. (So good to have you back here!)