Splendor of your touch...

Etch upon my soul with resplendent golden ribbons

so that my heart shall beat within the rhythm of your rhyme

Write me sonnets of the splendor and epiphanies of poetry

pen emotion's bliss in pomegranates evocative style

I feel the earth move within the whispers of the wind

force gales and zephyrs take flight upon the senses

indescribably delicious taste of another's rapture   

"Thou art mine distant moon

Influencing the tides of mine soul

Illuminating fragile words of grief

That grieve in longing of thee, o' distant moon"

I stand in your light of radiance that dwells in the present

swoon me to another time and place of peaceful serenity

thine words written upon my skin mark its stance in perpetuity

I shall dance endlessly in the lavish brilliance of your grandeur

Author's Note

Second stanza, actually what inspired me to write this, was not written
by me but another sweet friend & lovely poet who prefers to remain
anonymous, many heartfelt thanks, you know who you are! x

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, oh, oh.....a poem reminiscent of Shakespeare himself, Frieda. Whomever wrote that second verse really inspired you! Your words are "resplendent golden ribbons" in this one. Dreamy romance, incredible imagery, and that photo to accompany your words....sizzling! Great work. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Woo, Shakespeare in the same breath as mine, you're too kind! Thanks, jazzed you enjoyed Lydi.

[Tate Morgan]

i have always wanted to brand a woman like that lol . Of course they would never allow it . Beautiful work might be your best yet.

[Frieda P]

Laughing here, was that your first thought? lol...thanks muchly!

[Tate Morgan]

well you meant it to be my first thought

[Frieda P]

Now you're reading my mind ;-)

[David Scott]

I have seen this picture on another poem, but it works here well.
The language is old English at times and brings a certain formality to this expression of sensual belonging.
It is wonderful to know we are not a blank page.
It is a gift to feel the touch of another in our heart, soul and even upon our flesh.

[Frieda P]

So happy that you read this one Scott, always a pleasure to read your thoughts on my poetry, miss you my dear friend! xo

[Yellow Butterfly]

You humble me with your Poetry Fp... each and every piece so beautfiul and expressive each coming alive across the pages.... this one is no exception..... I have sincerely run out of words....

"Thou art mine distant moon
Influencing the tides of mine soul
Illuminating fragile words of grief
That grieve in longing of thee, o' distant moon"


Breathtakingly beautiful :O)

[Frieda P]

You humble me with your kind words YB, that stanza is what prompted me to write this, it was written by another poet just so you know, thanks so much my sweet friend.

[Dr. Wood ?]

inspired.................Beats me how you do it girl...........I can see WHY you would want to build on that lovely verse....(I HATE STANZA).......Well apart from Stan za Kebab man...He's ok

[Frieda P]

Well doc, a verse really means just one line, so which one did ya like there bloke? ha....glad you enjoyed, no matter what yer calling it!

[Dr. Wood ?]

I am ignorant of all the terms
bad schooling
Or just a BLOKE, i suppose

[Frieda P]

Hey you said bloody bloke first.....

[Adam Whitworth]

lovely writing here frieda, very nice

[Frieda P]

Thanks Adam, glad you enjoyed this piece.

[MikeV]

I have no idea how you do it, my friend
You write so amazing, i loved everything about this piece :)

[Frieda P]

Awwh, thanks so much Mike, muchly appreciate it my friend :-)

[Stevo The POE-t]

Good job... Keep up the good work... I can't wait to see what's next from you... Thanks for sharing...

[Frieda P]

Thanks Stevo, jazzed you enjoyed this one.

[redflutterby]

Sigh...this moved my soul. The entire poem is so classically beautiful. Amazing poem my sweet friend. xo

[Frieda P]

Love a sigh, thanks my sweet friend xo

[Tom]

A good poem can really get under ( or onto ) the skin and this one does both and leaves an indelible mark that the reader is proud to possess!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Tom, I bet you like pomegranates too....!

[Tom]

Sure do Frieda but hard to get here !

[OTownPete]

pomegranates evocative style?

[Frieda P]

What, you don't find pomegranates sexy either?

[OTownPete]

No but I am enamored with the mango.

[Frieda P]

To each his own fruit my friend. ;-)