Desire's Withering Vines

Finally completed my newest Sonnet. A big thank you goes to Richard for his support. I have learned so much from him! Dryad and The Tree Spirit" oil on canvas by Josephine Wall, © Aug, 2020

Desire's Withering Vines

A crystal glass of wine still in my hand,

such smiling, silky, sexy thoughts explode;

within, they move ~ I can no longer stand …

I should, by now, have learned my lover’s code.

Yet, with'ring vines now cover life's desires ...

in time, they each grew hard, unmoving, slow.

My heart, you’ve lit with sweetly burning fires;

why then, does our love's warmth no longer flow?

“Too late,” I say, “hard vines conceal my want;

compelled, I’ve longed (at last) to start anew!”

Of you, I always dream; you always taunt,

aware that never your love will be true.

No longer can I care for this, I know ...

while moaning passions ~ it is all for show.

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Author's Note

If you happen to pass by and read my Sonnet I would appreciate a review.
I always review the poems I read.
Thank you,
Lisa

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and wonderful dance of words dear Lisa.
“Too late,” I say, “hard vines conceal my want;
compelled, I’ve longed (at last) to start anew!”
Of you, I always dream; you always taunt,
aware that never your love will be true"
I adored the above lines. To be wrapped in love. A rare safe place. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lisasview]

Oh goodness another fabulous review ... Thank you... This is most definitely one of my most favourite poems.
I also like my poem Innocence which is full of Metaphors and since I wrote it awhile ack you may have already reviewed it...
Lisa

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poetry dear Lisa. And you are welcome.

[Joshallen]

You are a very good writer I love this keep up the good works

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much new reader.
I so appreciate it,
Lisa

[Joshallen]

Beautiful work and all your words are put in place properly,I will rate this 10/10

[Sami Khalil]

Marvelous work that deserves all accolades; all beautiful sentiments and imagery. Spain must be doing good to your creativity.

[andrew mitchell]

An elegant write Lisa and matches the picture so well. I can see the work involved to produce a lovely sonnet.

[Lisasview]

Thank you Andrew,
I dod not write much last year dues to my falls
and then this year... I recently got a new knee. So I do so appreciate that you went back and found a poem that you like and reviewed it.
This means a lot to me.
I plan on getting back to writing.. miss it...
Lisa

[Mike]

Ah, it's complex and beautifully written. It makes me think of Tennesee William's 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' Blanche DuBois says, "Death... the opposite is desire."

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much Mike,
Yes, it is complex and took me awhile to write this Sonnet.
I so appreciate your review,
Lisa

[W. Barrett Munn]

Congtratulation on a fine sonnet, Lisa.

I notice you have abandonded the strict iamb at all times thinking and now write a more natural sounding line. AL ways, of you I dream ~ AL ways, you taunt,
The use of a trochee, flipping the iamb backwards, works wonders in this line, but the line is still mostly iambic pentameter.

Winston

[Lisasview]

Just sent you a message… I beg to differ with you.
Is a Sonnet
My line is a true iambic line al WAYS
Soft -hard
Not AL ways
Glad you liked my poem

[Lorry]

Fine wines improve with age I'm told, and their value only increases. If they cannot see that, then perhaps its time to leave him marked down in the discount aisle and let someone with a more discerning pallate enjoy your bouquet.
Those vines only wither when not cared for you know!
Excellent write, as ever.

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my work.
I really appreciate it!
Lisa

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lisa... aging can be like Wine... clinging to a Vine to be pleasured with sunshine and rain that nourishes and becomes an aphrodisiac of romantic delicate embraces. gently, Pat

[Lisasview]

Again, a lovely review from you dearest Pat.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my newest Sonnet.
Lisa

[Betty Hermelee]

you have figured out that his passion is fading just like the vines are... and you are a bit lost; and it taunts you... so move on to someone who will give what you desire and deserve.... lovely write and rhyme Lisa...
Warmly, B
PS please review my poems, thank you

[Lisasview]

Hi Betty, thank you for reading and reviewing my poem... I do appreciate it.
I am so far behind in reviewing because I had two major fall and was unable to write for several months. So please forgive my tardiness... I promised to reviewing soon.
Lisa

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Lisa, and no apologies needed....
Warmly, B

[Soren]

A beautiful poem set in a classical elegant style. So well metered and rhymed it carries me along as if it were a fragrent aroma drifting through the air guiding me to its source.

[Lisasview]

Hi Soren, How nice to hear from you!
Thank you so your very wonderful review. Glad my poem did what I hoped it would do ...
I am wondering if you read the one I wrote right before this one? Temptation?
I think you might enjoy it,
Lisa