Bedouin Eyes

a write request answered :)

wide as the wilderness
and
deep as a desert night
that sparkles
with sensuous light

a mystery that holds
the sharpness of a sword
and
the opulence an oasis unfolds

in love,
the heart sighs

and dances

and sings
the beauty of
your bedouin eyes

Author's Note

the corrected version

Reviews

[J]

oooooooh. this brings to mind large, innocent eyes lined in kohl, pitch black night of endless sand and nothingness, punctuated only by a lone beacon of rippling tent flaps, inviting the sweat and passion of the bedouin of the night ......

k so i loved Lawrence of Arabia. :) love this heritage you share, m'friend. beautifully transported i yem!

[Helen Crutchett]

Absolutely thrilling and beautiful. Bravo!

[Ed Hart]

speaking of corrected versions, my name's ed...this is a soft and lovely journey into the distant desert night

[Emily B]

FROM the Desert I come to thee
On a stallion shod with fire;
And the winds are left behind
In the speed of my desire.
Under thy window I stand,
And the midnight hears my cry:
I love thee, I love but thee,
With a love that shall not die
Till the sun grows cold,
And the stars are old,
And the leaves of the Judgement
Book unfold!
--Bayard Taylor

[Pax]

clap, bravo for a very nice poem. Beautiful and such deep mysterious meaning.

[Poetic Beauty]

This makes me feel as if I am drifting through love on the clouds in the ether dreaming of a forgotten moment.

[Circe]

a most enchanting piece of writing and dedication, the imagery was incredibly, adoringly beautiful, by the third stanza I found myself smiling, this is a most fantastical response that is reminiscent of a timeless place and moment.

[J. J. Nightingale]

Wow .. I had to read two times .. to get the feel .. and now I know, I love it ..

Sparkling and sweet .. J.

[Renée]

Clapping my fingers together..So very Rich!! Still I turn each word to make sure I see it all..I am fond of the line that speaks of "the sharpness of the sword and how the oasis unfolds" ! . Oh Thank you for sharing this piece !!