The Sultan's Pride/Revised

Mulra was the Sultan's favorite harem girl, and she pleasured him as her loyal lions protected her.

~The Sultan's Pride~

(Revised)

 

 

Mulra was the Grand Sultan's fairest, sultry bride,

Considered by others as The High Master's pride.

At her side were lions, both trophies of his hand.

Felines, "Pleasure" and "Desire", were hers to command.

 

 

Each presented to her as gifts from her lover,

As she was favored by him, above all others.

His Harem held prized beauties from The Orient,

Yet, he deemed Mulra to be most magnificent.

 

 

She was clothed in gowns spun from the purest of gold,

And rarest of gems were hers to have and to hold.

In her smooth hand, was a mask used to tease and play

With "Pleasure" and "Desire" while enjoying the day.

 

 

She strolled the palace in aristocratic style,

As her treasured lions amused and invoked smiles.

Pleased, she responded with her soft clapping of hands.

While she enjoyed cool relief from harsh desert sands.

 

 

The Sultan ordered all wives to treat her with care,

For he prized her beauty as that beyond compare.

Wives pampered her for an evening of love with him,

Fragrant almond oils used as sweet balm for her skin.

 

 

The Sultan desired her behind sheer flowing silks,

Hungry for the honey from her full crimson lips.

He longed to hold her body closely in his bed,

As she fed his lust with kisses upon his head.

 

 

 

Mulra strolled majestically down long palace halls,

Awaiting his whim at his ever beck and call.

Her lions stood panting, stationed close by her side,

Hearing sounds of passion while safeguarding their pride.

 

 

 

Nights of romance ended as the morning light came.

Mulra would retreat to chambers where she'd remain.

"Pleasure" and "Desire" ever guarded his bride,

Emerald gilded mask always close by her side.

 

 

 

The Sultan dressed to attend matters of his day,

With thoughts of Mulra and her sultriest of ways.

He knew at night his passion for her would return,

As lust's wildfire would reignite and hotly burn.

 

 

 

Mulra relived her nights, feeling the Sultan's charm,

As "Pleasure" and "Desire" protected her from harm;

Ready to respond when her dear lover would call,

For long nights of passion behind sheer silken walls.

 

 

Sheila,

MS. Lady of Feline Love

Author's Note

The original version of this poem was posted as one of my first poems here on Writer's Cafe. As I have grown as a writer, I am attempting to revise and refine my writes. This is such an attempt.
And again, I thank Rick Puetter for his advice and assistance!

Reviews

[LisetteCanWrite!]

What a romantic and sensuous fantasy tale.. well spun with great rhythm and rhyme.. metaphorical that women can possess the beautiful power of each both on the outside and inside to aide them. The Sultan's truest desires and most magnificent lover.. very dreamy and lustful... that of which is the highest delights of most men's true desires deep down.. (not saying it's all they are or that they are beasts but surely physical intimacy is a huge thing to alot of men.. please don't kick me for saying it). This was fantastically written I felt there was more than just lust for this woman.. if she is sooo magnificient it must be deeper for him inside!

[George Love]

I almost felt a twist coming at the end, but the way the work flowed I was not disappointed. Well done work and ver easy to read.

[Mark]

I vaguely remember the original, and this is SO-O-O-O much better! Previously, I hadn't even gleaned that "Pleasure" and "Desire" were the names of the lions! A beautiful metaphor of the barely constrained, yet immensely powerful weapons every woman has at her disposal, while coyly sheilding her amusement at the game with her bejewelled fan. Sweet!

[Jenny Nelson]

Great job with this! Very entertaining and very descriptive. Well written. Really liked it.

[emmajoy]

I've always loved your writing, Sheila but recently it's altered somehow .. not sure how - maybe written in a tighter, more traditional style?

This is a glorious write, the tale itself is intriguing and beautiful .. full of romance - more: ' The Sultan desired her behind sheer flowing silks, Now hungry for honey from her full crimson lips. He longed to hold her body closely in his bed, As she fed his lust with kisses upon his head. '

There's also a touch of the machinations of man versus woman, power and beauty, thinking and behaviour which is quite fascinating. In a way, Mulra is the powerful one .. she's near bewitched the Sultan!

A wonderful post.

[Jinx's Heart]

Wow! Amazing imagery! I could just feel he heat, grace, beauty and exotic-ness of this writing. This is amazing! One of my favorites.

[An owl on the moon]

So beautifully done.. The legend is alive in your words! This is majestic, sensual, and vivid in every way. Such a delight to read!!

[deeps]

Sheila this is a most amzing write here. I like this alot. I thought it was very beautiful and so wonderful

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I will be honest I don't remember the original but I must say this verse is truly off the charts in it's fairy tale story line... through your verses you paint quite a picture of undefined love that works... Sheila it is such a pleasure to get to read your artwork.

[Stacey Watts]

This was a very beautiful story and a wonderful journey. The words flowed and were very pretty. Very passionate.