Essence
She smelled, almost of sunlight,
of saffron, of rain,
of sacred temples and of cathedrals ..
Yet she tasted of blueberries,
of sake, Egyptian cotton and coffee
and so very many other things besides ..
Including those sacred, freshwater
rockpools, our forefathers
once used to hunt and to bathe in ..
And boy, she could move, like all those
wild animals could move, once painted
by them, in red clay, on blue rock cave walls ..
Once she felt happy, like being wrapped
in summer, in winter before the feasting
began, amid the dancing and the downpours ..
She sounded back then, I imagine, like a
prayer, or a poem might sound, suspended in
amber and even today, I adore the essence of her ..
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Neville (
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A pleasant essence N. More than can be said for KP, but I buy her 'Essence of Rotting Fish' perfume! lol.
what goes round invariably comes back around .. Stinky Steve sounds pretty cool ..
Wow. This is instructional for a cad like me that stumbles to impress w color and metaphor when addressing that certain woman . I’m
Admitting now that when the occasion arises I will borrow many a phrase hoping to genuinely create the mood and allure of this masterpiece.
Thanks pall, feel free 😎👍
Are Neville this poem carries so many senses and leaves a feeling imprinted as if it were a fossil in the brain. They poetic an archaeological find the raises primitive emotions.
That'll do nicely, thanks .. very nicely indeed .. Neville
Well. If only sonnets such as suitors were wont in the day to proffer to their ladies could come off as effectively, they might have stayed in style. This pretty piece romps and frolics with such vigor I couldn't help whistling in concluding as seemed required. Beautifully rendered with near exquisite imagery and lively poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by Missy .. Neville
A well traveled soul, quite enticing!
Thank you arqios .. Neville
Your poem Neville stimulates the senses as well as being brimful of fine architectural and shore line imagery. I was reminded of a visit to the Ashmoleum museum in Oxford, and a display case which held the mummy of a young woman, far from where she originated. That experience, stirred up many emotions seeing her there. This is a beautiful piece of writing. You should be proud of it.
Praise indeed from one who herself writes with a golden nib .. indeed, you have a habit of making my day M'lady C .. Neville
Wonderfully descriptive and beautiful written poem! I am now filled with its essence! Thank you for sharing, kind sir! 🙏
that's exactly more or less what I was hoping for .. maybe .. perhaps .. and I owe ya kind sir .. 😎🐧👍
You’re most welcome!
Excellent write Nevilie
Thanks T36 .. N
You're welcome
Something always remains of a lover no longer with us. I suppose that the longer and deeper the relationship the more the depth of remembrance. The detail of this poem, seems to mean a treasured love. You have painted her picture for all of us to enjoy. - Phil A.
For the first time in a very long time I feel like I got something write .. thank you for pointing it out to me MF27 my friend .. N
Beautiful words Neville, she will always be with you in your mind.
Andy
Cheers Andy
An MPS centrefold....
............................. Ooh err Matron 😎👍
Brilliant, Neville. A great write. Some fantastic lines here.
thank you Tom
Such a romantic poem ! It made me feel nostalgic but so happy at the same time! Beautiful work once again Neville
Many thanks Neilton .. so very muchly appreciated .. Kindest Regards, Neville
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