careless days drifting

Careless days drifting softly

over my tongue like apricot honey,

sweet and slow on summer’s edge.

 

How the sun paints your cheeks

with a hint of rose-kissed blushes

and you dance; rhythm and rouge.

 

Rain can’t wash off your radiance;

no lipstick smeared, chalked cheeks,

just a scent of apple-orchard bouquets.

 

And me, dabbled in the shallow shade

where sometimes I’ll stop breathing

in wondered dreams wrapped in warm skin.

 

How the world melts away in a smile,

warmish-whispers dancing on wind;

I found hope, and hope has your eyes.

Reviews

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

awww, this is just so wonderful and ever so lovely, such a wonderful creative piece, muchly enjoyed

[lightsong]

never expected such a superb turn in Your fourth verse, and then comes Your last verse to settle every emotion of Yours deep and movingly into our hearts, You took us in/with and through Your dream, from sensuality into the deeper parts of love, fabulous read for me, the last two verses takes this into another sublime level.

[An owl on the moon]

I am so grateful for your presence, for your comments. Thank you so much for stopping here, dear Light. You always wash away the shadows...

[poetgurl]

This is a very descriptive, detailed write. I really like this, i even found somewhat passionate. i found it very creative, wonderful write

[Jade]

Oh WOW!!! This is just so melodic and flows so gentle,
There is a sweet bliss in your words.. Very Beautiful write.
You write very good.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we catch visuals...we catch the scent of romance...we melt along with the words you present of love and hope...and the 4th stanza is especially strong with its image of stopping the breath in wondered dreams...wow on that one...wish i had written that stanza.
j.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much jacob. May you find that place of joy and breathless wonder in every day my dear friend.

[Rye]

So very sweet, This write is delicately written.
So beautiful. I enjoyed this write a lot!
Keep writing always.

[barleygirl]

This has everything I love about romantic writing! And I don't even like romantic writing! Usually it's too general & seeming to follow a prescribed sound/structure. I love how specific you are, using imagery that awakens the reader's senses on all levels. This is what's missing in so many other romantic pieces . . . your words actually INFUSE me with sensations . . . I can FEEL what you're saying. I never realized how often this does NOT happen for me, when reading love poems. This is amazingly seductive, even tho it's not got a bit of sensuous nuance, but just the sensory impact is so stimulating, it makes me want to be all over this guy, this narrator who is melting me with adoration pure & sweet (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[An owl on the moon]

Awww, thank you, dear Margie! I am so glad you could find the joy flowing through the words and sense it too. And I deeply appreciate your comments that speak to the heart of words and loving and life. May your new week be so filled with all that lifts you...(((HUGS))) Craig

[Dr. YumnaKay]

That last verse has to be my favorite! I love the tone and beautiful imagery in this piece. It's certainly something when we find hope in someone else's eyes and theirs is the reason making us look forward to our days...
Enchanting write, Craig. Hope you're well. x

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, dear Dr. Yumna, your presence is always like a medicine... a good one... not the yucky kind kind people only pretend to take. So thankful you were here to share your thoughts and your joyful light. Yes... to find hope in someone's eyes can help us overcome almost anything. The world is sweet... flowers rising here. :) x

[Mrudula Rani]

Your carefree days are dulcet and slow on summer's edge with delicious flavors of apricots, apple orchard bouquets. Filling us with warm whispers of dreams and hopes, Craig.
Querido,sua linda poesia sempre me da muita alegria. Espero que tudo está ótimo com você meu lindo amigo. Uma grande abraço.

[An owl on the moon]

How deeply I appreciate your comments, Mrudula! Amiga precioso e maravilhoso, que alegria é para mim quando lê minhas palavras. Sua presença é poesia para mim. Te dando um grande abraço!

[Mrudula Rani]

It's always a great pleasure to read your wonderful writings, dear Craig. Tudo de bom para você Querido.

[kentuck14]

Owl,
A very imaginative poem! This could be a real moment . . . or a beautiful daydream.
T

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much! It came from a daydream... but I always wish for such a moment... :)