that chatty little grinning thing
that sits at the edge of the table
and curls like a puppy
on firm,
gentle thighs –
telling her how she’ll be treasured tonight.
Much like those cracks in her smile
and her wings,
those thighs are
far less brave than they might seem,
for all the symbolism on that belt buckle.
She’s more like that fray on the edge of her shorts…
an end of something,
hoping not to tumble out and disappear
before he says something funny again
and laces the fear between giggles with something like kindness.
Your poetry is always enchanting, Rene, and I especially love how you end with a line or lines that create such expressive visions. I have to listen to my Head Elves ohh-ing and ahh-ing for an hour before I can get them to go back to work creating mischief and mayhem.
Short and sweet, and filled with the perfume of needy roses.
I think the more you love them, the more they love back.
It seems the more I read your poems, the more they love me back.
Just ask the zoysia…. if it hasn’t mentioned it, already!
xoxoxo
OMG!
I love wine and chips… ruffles! ๐๐๐น
Just over at Sad Cafe VII. Will deal with laundry, make a coffee & enjoy the read!
Will post by dinner…I think!
The Chines say butterflies are the souls of the dearly departed who come and visit us.
Thank you for your words are usual, Coeur de Feu.
(How on earth do you say “Papillon” in German?)
Is that right? Might be to cold? Never saw any in the Netherlands either that I recall…
Schmetterling is the word. A pretty word. Reminds me of Mayerling… ๐ฆ (Ein blau Schmetterling fรผr dich?)
Wow!!! Excellent!!! ๐
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Ahh, thank you so much Paul! ๐
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My pleasure, Holly ๐
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and mine dear friend!
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Beautiful!!! I had to look-up zoysia ๐
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We have lots of Zoysia here in Florida, a very lush soft grass. Such a lovely compliment, thank you BRG.
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As ever, you are most welcome ๐
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Thank you once again! ๐
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One of lifeโs beauty is expressing the love for a rose especially when itโs poetically planted to a garden of odes as you recite from Rene๐น
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That is so lovely Roy, thank you very much! Roses to you ๐น
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As to you too. You are very welcome Rene.๐
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.๐
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Beautiful you are the Rose ๐น the most beautiful one โค ๐
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Alaedin, you are incredibly kind and so generous, I appreciate you so much! ๐น ๐น
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The truth is the truth ๐คโฃ๐๐โค
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Ahhhh, blushing but loving it! Thank you dear Alaedin. ๐คโฃ๐
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You are highly welcome dearest Holly ๐ฅฐ
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๐ฅฐ
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Oh, so very beautiful.
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Thank you Lucy!
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So beautifully written โค๏ธ
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Thank you Yassy โค๏ธ sending hugs !
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My pleasure, Holly .. hugs ๐ค
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Big hugs Yassy. Thank you ๐๐ค๐ฅฐ
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I need to find that chatty little thing –
that chatty little grinning thing
that sits at the edge of the table
and curls like a puppy
on firm,
gentle thighs –
telling her how she’ll be treasured tonight.
Much like those cracks in her smile
and her wings,
those thighs are
far less brave than they might seem,
for all the symbolism on that belt buckle.
She’s more like that fray on the edge of her shorts…
an end of something,
hoping not to tumble out and disappear
before he says something funny again
and laces the fear between giggles with something like kindness.
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Thank you Woodsy, a poem for a poem. โค
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“…nipping at life with amorous teeth” is a wonderful image. I love the art you found. Lovely and fitting.
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Thank you so much Dan. I’m glad you enjoyed !
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โ. . .Nipping at life with amorous teethโ โบ๏ธsighhhh.
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It is rather enchanting if I say so myself. Little nippers!
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Your poetry is always enchanting, Rene, and I especially love how you end with a line or lines that create such expressive visions. I have to listen to my Head Elves ohh-ing and ahh-ing for an hour before I can get them to go back to work creating mischief and mayhem.
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Youโre so kind Dan, thank you. I appreciate your encouragement and inspiration!
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Definitely a reciprocated energy Iโm thankful for.
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Likewise dear Dan.
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I need to be loved like roses, too.
This is beautiful Rene.
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We all need to be…Sending love like roses ๐น
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You’re right!! ๐น๐น๐น
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๐น๐น๐น
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Oh, Holly, wonderful poem!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
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Thank you dear Marina xoxoxoxoxo
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Big big hug! xoxoxoxo
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Baskets of Hugs! xoxox
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Short and sweet, and filled with the perfume of needy roses.
I think the more you love them, the more they love back.
It seems the more I read your poems, the more they love me back.
Just ask the zoysia…. if it hasn’t mentioned it, already!
xoxoxo
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Oh they do , they love you like roses, who would not? xoxox ๐น
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Aww, well there have been some!
xoxoxo ๐น
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Ahhh!! Iโm sure. Tell me more. โค๏ธ๐น
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Well, not in public!!!! LOL!! โค๏ธ๐น
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No! Later. Over wine and chips. ๐๐๐น
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OMG!
I love wine and chips… ruffles! ๐๐๐น
Just over at Sad Cafe VII. Will deal with laundry, make a coffee & enjoy the read!
Will post by dinner…I think!
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I’ve been running around like a wild woman, wine and ruffles sounds divine, plus any juicy stories you can spill for me! ๐๐๐น
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You betcha! xoxoxo
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โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐ท๐ท
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This was a gorgeous read! Such enchanting imagery that conveys that aura of wonder and peace – beautiful! โค
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Iโm so pleased that you felt the bit of enchantment that is intended. Thank you Tom โค๏ธ
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Be still my beating heart, hammering at the words of such beauty. Sighs….
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Thatโs such a beautiful message Shey. Thank you so much lovely.
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Mean them my darling, Heartfelt
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Beautiful! Everyone should be loved liked roses.
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Unconditional love is the greatest gift. To be love unconditionally is to be loved like roses. ๐น๐น
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Beautiful imagery here. โค
Love those lines, “That silvery blade of crescent moon slips through nameless things on winged feet flitting”.
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Thank you ,Iโm glad you liked this. โค๏ธ
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wow, excellent and fascinating…
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Thank you so much Mihran. Such a lovely compliment!
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Love…something we could use more of right now. Beautiful words. You’re always like a breath of fresh air.
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Thank you dear Gigi.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you John.
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You are very graciously welcome, Holly!!!
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Thank you dear John ๐บ
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๐บ๐บ๐บYou are welcome dear Holly!!!๐บ๐บ๐บ
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Oh wow, whereโs the vase! Thank you dear John! ๐บ๐น
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Nice vase. Thank you dear Holly!!!
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Beautifully written my friend. Lovely work. ๐Love Joni
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Thank you Joni, so appreciate! ๐
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My pleasure your work is stunning. Love โค๏ธ Joni
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Thank you, that is so beautiful! โค๏ธ
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Woah!
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Thank you โค๏ธ
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Very angelic and you are memorizing with your creativity
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Thank you Mr. M.
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Beautiful Holly, such nice images especially in the last line ๐
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Thank you Francisco, wishing you a wonderful day.
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My pleasure Holly and you, have a lovely day!
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Thank you Francisco!
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Lovely language
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Thank you Dwight.
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j’aime beaucoup !
Bonne semaine Holly ๐
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Merci beaucoup ! Bonne journรฉe ! Bisous.
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Beware those amorous teeth . . .
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Indeed…ouch! ๐
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Hurts so good.
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Haha, yep!
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There’s definitely magic in a moonlit garden. Beautiful, Holly.
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Oh there certainly is Diana, my imagination can conjure that scene. Thank you ๐
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Well written ๐
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Thank you!
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Wowโค
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Thank you Zozo โค๏ธ
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A poem beautiful as a rose.
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That is lovely, thank you Otto.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you so much Chuck!
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Always a pleasure and an honor to share your posts with followers, Holly!!
xoxo
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Thank you Chuck. xo
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Beautiful! A stunning piece of poetry!
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Beautiful ๐๐
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Thank you ๐ฅฐ
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Lovely ๐
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Thank you ๐
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The Chines say butterflies are the souls of the dearly departed who come and visit us.
Thank you for your words are usual, Coeur de Feu.
(How on earth do you say “Papillon” in German?)
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I really donโt know. Thatโs odd I canโt recall seeing any butterflies in Germany.
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Is that right? Might be to cold? Never saw any in the Netherlands either that I recall…
Schmetterling is the word. A pretty word. Reminds me of Mayerling… ๐ฆ (Ein blau Schmetterling fรผr dich?)
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Zwei Schmetterlinge fรผr dich lieber Brian, nicht Netz (?)
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๐๐ป๐๐น
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๐น๐น๐นput those in a nice vase ok?
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