DESERVING OF FINE EPITHETS

Michael Edwards

 

 

DESERVING OF FINE EPITHETS

 

 

In intervals of contemplation

unstirred by sudden impulses

she had the rectitude of mind

to follow instincts lead

 

Disclaimers of false sentiment

as honeyed bearings spread on flint

once burnt from unbecoming lips

extinguished now by flame.

 

And shaded by the draperies

by intuition’s sway she smiled

indulging moods of pliant love

deserving of fine epithets.

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 19th, 2018 02:13
  • Comment from author about the poem: I would welcome interpretations of this piece - I have no underlying vision which prompted me to write - indeed each line just fell into place without me knowing where I was heading.
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Comments7

  • orchidee

    It's all right for some, mucking about with 'pliant love'. Will it be swoony?! I should get my coat, get out more, let my hair down, and try some! heehee. When I stop talking in maxims, that is (are they maxims? get my coat, etc).
    You been painting near my street? We have a former Chapel that looks like that white buildiing

    • Michael Edwards

      It'a painting of a village in South Leicestershire - Ilston. I'll paint your chapel or any scene) if you care to send a photo.

      • orchidee

        Thanks M. I only got a Box Brownie. That's the stage I am at in my tech knowledge of cameras!

      • orchidee

        Miss Berles says she will visit you today, and sends best wishes!

        • Michael Edwards

          Hope she brings some ginger snaps.

        • LIGHT WARRIOR

          Beautifully composed...enjoyed very much

        • Fay Slimm.

          The comfort "pliant love" brings outstrips all "false sentiment" to this female who unafraid to follow instinct contemplates becomes aflame with hope for the future. A fine tale of thought used before choices are made dear Michael.

        • orchidee

          Oohh what's she up to - plying, etc?! lol.

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          Thanks for sharing UNCLE MIKE : We do have Villages like that Essex : Brian & I would like to live in a Village (near a Town !) when we are married ! V 1. We Girls do all have impulses of LOVE : and my mind says 'Follow your Instincts !' V 2. There are no False Instincts here : Brians kisses taste of Honey ! V 3. Smiling I indulge in Pliant Love (Brian should feel so so lucky !). Love the innuendos in this Epithet : no wonder Uncle Steve SWOONED ! Its 11 am (Tuesday) here my first Clinic is 11:30 am : do you need some Physio ? ! Love ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡

          • Michael Edwards

            Aw thanks - would love some physio. Wound site is still painful and I still feel very fragile both physically and mentally - yesterday I spoke spoke for the first time with the lady who applied pressure to the wound for at 30 minutes until the parademics arrived ( there is no doubt amongst those present at the time that she saved my life) and I completely lost it - I had to hand the phone to my dear Jeanne to thank her. I am usually someone who can close doors behind me but this one will stay open for a long time and may never properly close.

          • Goldfinch60

            A very fine write Michael.
            Intuition is normally right in progress through life.



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