Gullible

Gullible

A Poem by eglantine

I wore night for you,
   a necklace of strawberry pearls,
   black stockings slipped
   on like evening.

I had never let anyone watch
the moon rise from my sigh,
                           my breasts.

My skin, pearly under lunar
radiation, soft beneath
your whispers.

I let you fill my lungs
   with stars,
my heart with the promise
   of a thousand galaxies.

© 2013 eglantine


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Wow, let me say it again, wow. Eglantine, beautiful does not even come close to describing this poem. Wow!!!

E, I had to add to this review after I woke up and really read the title. Still this is beyonnd beautiful but so very sad. It is amazing how my emotions have flip-flopped in just a few short minutes.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

eglantine

11 Years Ago

Thanks Jack :)



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I love this I can picture everything you said. keep up the good work!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Love it. Fragile and pure.

Posted 11 Years Ago


That is precious darling. I love that I could totally hear you saying all of those words. It's steeped in you *barf*

Posted 11 Years Ago


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eglantine

11 Years Ago

aw thanks lovely!
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Posted 11 Years Ago


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Wow, I really love this piece. The imagery is so vivid that I can practically see this poem in my head. I love the line "I let you fill my lungs
with stars,
my heart with the promise
of a thousand galaxies". Great job :)


Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

Thank you Cord! :)
damn, girl. you are becoming one of my favorite poets. this one is so 'you'. full of the moon and the sky and soft breath.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

eglantine

11 Years Ago

aw thank you Bob :)
I had to read this one over once again to get the full feel for it, lovely read.

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

thank you for reading
My writer friend wrote this poem in response: http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/James-Jones/1195879/

Posted 11 Years Ago


Wowsers girl this is good :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

Thanks Jen!
It's sensual and full of contradiction, much like life and love itself. The title says it all, I've owned it many times, to much regret afterwards, this one cuts like a knife covered in silk and satin, well done eglantine.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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eglantine

11 Years Ago

Merci Frieda!

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Added on June 21, 2013
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Tags: stars, galaxies, love, heart, heartbreak

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I graduated with my B.A. in English (emphasis creative writing) My ultimate goal is to be the U.S. Poet Laureate and to be a college professor of poetry. I'm a wildflower with a poetic soul. I'm als.. more..

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