paused in a quiver ~

artwork ~ Mstislav Pavlov

I paused in a quiver

    of your enticing whispers

scorching shivers up my spine

     a divine shudder

craving your breath on my thighs

   in twilight's sighs of surrender

        reverie of scented reminisces

    when full moons soared in my skies

          & love was an ordinary reflection

Author's Note

Reviews

[redzone]

I gave you all my love, gave you more than I could give, this Sade song woven into your words and .. and.. "this is no ordinary love, no ordinary reflection" ... and you wonder, will I ever find it again?? Will someone ever kiss and breathe on these thighs, will full moons ever soar in my skies??

I think I have sung this Sade song sinceforever and now there is your poem to accompany it.. you know you have touched me with this poem Frieda... and you have no ordinary romantic heart..
~~redzone

[Frieda P]

This is a favorite song of mine too...I'll dance but you won't catch me singing, I think I'm tone deaf....thanks so much Curt, you're special....x

[Bright Ocean Star]

Frieda, this one is seductively beautiful, soft and romantic. I love it!

[redzone]

I had to come back to this wonderful poem Frieda. Cause I love it so much, appreciate your romantic touch. And cause I think I missed something important in the interplay between your words, the music and video of the song "No Ordinary Love" by Sade.

I think the first part of the poem speaks to the kind of love that happens rarely ( "gave you all my love.. there's nothing like you and me, baby"),but what makes this love so rare, special and not ordinary is because it is also an impossible love (between mermaid/man, black and white, different cultures, etc) and may not last. It's like a white hot fire that burns intensely, but only for a short time

That you say this was "reverie of scented reminisces", indicates you either had such a love (for this I would consider you special and fortunate) or you are thinking about such a love but not sure it's possible ("they say a love like ours won't last).

I know I would always fight for "no ordinary love", fight for a "love when full moons soared in my skies". Such a love is "no ordinary reflection", one to surrender to. I know I would die a thousand deaths for such a love. Does it hurt when a love like this is lost? Oh fook yes it hurts -it hurts forever! But it is worth it? Is it worth it to have someone use "enticing whispers, scorching shivers up my spine"? ABSOLUTELY!!

So I had to come back and say this. And to say that even in this horrid, extremely ugly world- "no ordinary love" is possible.

[Frieda P]

I don't mind, you're always welcome Curt, what a perfectly delightful review after the day I've had...

What I was thinking was by 'ordinary' was in the way of commonplace and an everyday expression, that perhaps we take for granted when we're in its grasp and don't realize the magnitude of being so lucky until it's gone...

[redzone]

Oooh, bad days suck...

Well, have I mentioned that I often over analyse a poem?? Or mention I often insert my foot in mouth?? Or that these clod hopper boots taste extremely nasty??? All true and while I have missed the point in your poem, I haven't missed the very important fact that you write"no ordinary" poetry Frieda.

So just ignore that red faced man in the corner bitting his boots.. Y U C K !!!

[Frieda P]

Once it's out there, it's yours to do with as you wish, you are more than welcome to view your own interpretation and usually wouldn't say what's behind my thoughts, but since you were so kind to come back again, I thought I'd let you in. ;) xo

[redzone]

I know this Frieda, and I also happen to agree with the way you see this. Sometimes it's interesting to see how poeple read the same words but understand them differently. Often I learn more from how people see a poem than how I understood it as I wrote it.

But, don't we also get a kick when what you intended to say is understood by those who read?? I know I do. I don't say this lightly or just to be nice. But Frieda,I would always appreciate it if how I read a poem you wrote is not what you intended and you "left me in on it". I don't mean this to say you should explain your poems to me, but to nudge me like you just did if I go off course. I don't need my hand held nor will you offend, but I do want to understand. I guess like Eve, I want to taste that apple!!! HA ;0)

[Frieda P]

Geez isn't one original sin enough for you? ;)

[redzone]

HA!! I spit on that "sin"... er... more apples please.. . WHAT?? You never wanted to taste the savory juice from that apple???? er... can I tempt you Frieda??? LOL ..er I mean I'm heading home and picking up some Lagunitas IPAs (3 or 4) and drown my sins in metapholic bliss... and hope your tomorrow is kinder to you Frieda... xxoo

[Frieda P]

I did, that's why I'm paying now hon LOL ;) Have a great night Curt....xo

[s y e]

Ohhhhhh this is so sensual and romantic, geez Louise! I am definitely in heaven right now... If this isn't heaven then tough, I'm happy here.

Sighs and flip flops! xoxo

[Frieda P]

Stay as long as you want sweetpea! Grazie mille xo

[Pryde Foltz]

when full moons soared in my skies
& love was an ordinary reflection

My but that was a long time ago for me. A very romantic and masterful write.

[Frieda P]

Ha join the club Pryde...thanks so much.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

robbie expressed what i was just thinking..."what is in the air tonight"

as phil collins sang.."i can feel it...."

[Frieda P]

Oh I love me some phil....thanks so much jacob.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your potpourri of poetry is best served...anytime! Wow, the Sade was magnificent! Do you ever miss? ...I think not!

[Frieda P]

Woo thanks Kelly, you just brought a smile to my face!

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Oh my... "craving your breath on my thighs".....

What is in the air today??...something delicious indeed! ;)

I must say, this is so romantic, provocative, and utterly scintillating.

Your eloquent sensuality shines!...Lovely write!~xoxo~:)

[Frieda P]

Coming from you that tickles! I'm jazz'd it stirred you ;) xoxo

[Robbie~xoxo~]

It's my pleasure...I love Sade, this is one of my favorite songs, and it fits your write to perfection. XXXX :)

[Matching Socks]

Sense and Sensuality...
Frieda you're a genius when it comes to writing sensual romantic poetry.

[Frieda P]

Woo, thanks Ance, I take back all that other stuff I said about ya ;)

[Matching Socks]

No no, please don't. We all need a reputation! Even if it's a bad one. Or else I'd be invisible. :)

[Frieda P]

I was being sarcastic hon, no worries ;) haha

[Frieda P]

You bad rep is intact...........

[Ivory]

This is a lovely piece. Sexy and sensual. I enjoyed reading it : )

[Frieda P]

Thanks Ivory, muchly appreciated. :)

[Ivory]

Your welcome. I enjoy reading your work.

[Frieda P]

So sweet of you to say, thanks again!