Take Me ~

Take Me!

Strong hands

softly caress along ...

surround in wanting embrace,

oh-MY!

Commands,

whisp'ring sighs ~ sweet love's song;

'pon every garment ... unlace;

let fly!

Our plans’

hot passions naught prolong.

Quick! Close the door,  just in case …

outcry!

Author's Note

STEPLADDER
an original poetic form created by:
Robert "Bad Bunny" Trakofler ©2019

A brilliant form, worthy of the most skilled writer’s efforts,
Stepladder is composed of 3 Quatrain verses minimum.
Line counts are: 2/6/7/2, 2/6/7/2, 2/6/7/2, etc.
Rhyme scheme is: a,b,c,d a,b,c,d a,b,c,d

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Reviews

[willweb]

And let me catch my breath after this wonderful offering. The structure is one thing, it does seem like it would be difficult but to read this and become one with the words, it all seems so effortless. Amazing poetry

[Susan 🦋]

:-) What can I say? Hopeless romantic here. Thanks for reading!

[Cassie]

wow susan this is a 2019 year old poem which is really new and filled with so much warmth. It leaves me with a sweet smile and a happy taste.

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you Cassie! Glad it brought a smile to your face 😊

[Relic]

I was unaware of this poem and the form Robert created. Although I've done them in the past I find form very hard, and yet, I think it makes a poem more pleasing to look at.

This was done with care and I'm sure you meant every word of it. :)

Your poems are always of the utmost high caliber, Susan. Well done.

[Susan 🦋]

Well thank you! This was a fun form to write. Thank you for reading and for this review AND for the kind words!😊

[Relic]

.....😁😀😊

[Susan 🦋]

🍀 (everybody get a shamrock today!)

[Relic]

And an umbrella, where I am. :)

[emmajoy]

How did you create such rich abandon without abandoning a specific form, Susan? Apart from the passion you have created an extraordinary dance of letters and punctuation. Great writing. Bunny has always inspired.

[Susan 🦋]

Aw thank you Em! I always appreciate your reviews! :-)

[emmajoy]

This/your post is lovely, Susan - truly. Take care, keep safe.. and, smiley!

[Ballpark Frank]

This is hot and sweet. I read it over and over again. Nice job!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Lovely poetry and to a Bad Bunny formula too! Sensual yet charming.

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you John for reading and for this review! Much appreciated. :-)

[barleygirl]

As I mentioned, I'm not into "form" poetry, but the part I love is when someone writes according to a form, but that form really doesn't matter one bit becuz the meaning of the words shines far beyond it. That, to me, would be the point in writing to form & you've succeeded here. Your words convey a depth & power of feeling that transcends whatever you were doing technically! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Susan 🦋]

I bet you would be wonderful at any "form" poetry :-) hint hint :-)

[T.S. Ulmus]

Steamy! Good job making something so lustful with such a strict organization. Sometimes the best poetry grows around a strict lattice work. A lot of people write freeform and don't realize the strength that comes with a well-defined form. You expressed a moment and captured it beautifully.

[Susan 🦋]

Beautiful review! and I apologize I missed it!!! Thank you for reading :-)

[David Klay]

This is highly smile worthy. The format assures a pleasant flow. I enjoy the lighthearted topics mixed with truly brilliant writing.

[Susan 🦋]

I am so sorry!!! I missed this review!! Thank you so much :-)

[Paul Bell]

Short and sweet with hidden inuendos running though it, and if you read it in reverse it's just as good.

[Susan 🦋]

Hi Paul!! Thank you so muc for taking the time to read and review! I do appreciated it!!

[Paul Bell]

Pleasure., Susan.