Hi Pami,

Just want to say I enjoyed the poem.....it certainly got my feet all tingly and wanting to dance!

Hugs,
M

Hi Sylvia,

Nice to see ya! Missed you all in my absence.....but glad I didn't get involved in any duals......WAY too much of a coward for thAT!



Hi Don,

I do believe the moon has an effect on one. Born under the sign of Cancer, the moon is my ruling planet and I can assure you, I go from one extreme to the other. I'm either totally silly or completely down in the dumps around full moon.
But then, some of us are plain dilly regardless.....



Hugs both,
M

Dear sweet Alan,

I know......just thought a bit of teasing was in order.


Hugs,
M

Hi Merlin,

Thanks for a great giggle! That was quite funny!

I had to look up that word "aubade", btw. Never seen it before. Think I'll leave the follow-up for you to do....

Thanks for reading, Hon!
Hugs,
M

Hi Eisa,

Thanks Hon!
M

Oh, feel the satin, moonspun silk!
Indulge your senses; smooth like milk,
fluid kiss of a sensuous cloak.
Shivering slightly at the gentle stroke -
caressed with pleasing sensations,
it satisfies all expectations.

Shamelessly draped in naked gown
you gently lay your body down,
closing your eyes to pleasure’s flight,
body yielding to wondrous delight,
embraced by a heavenly porter -
this vessel filled with cool clear water!

Hi Don,

Oh, this is lovely! Nuts about anything that has to do with the moon..... (Moon? Nuts? I think there's a connection!)

Hugs,
M

Dear Merlin,

Delicious! Love it!
Wonder what I'll get.....to be your Valentine! *grin*

Hugs,
M

Dear Mr Alan McAlpine Douglas,

Again you've met a challenge and very nicely so! Although, I must admit, I rather like it when the ladies (and lads) adorn these pages with nature's wonders....

Hugglies,
M

Hi Cleo,

I really enjoyed this tremendously. This last revision is lovely and certainly conveyed to me that this person found peace/consolation, something we all aspire to.
Thanks for sharing a great piece!

Hugs,
M

Dear Eisa,
Thank you so much for the lovely words and giving me food for thought. I have made a change and hope it meets with your approval? I also changed the name of the poem to discard any confusion.
Soooo happy that you liked the poem.


Dear Cleo,
Nope, the problem is not resolved at all, but I thought I'd dust off my laptop and try from there. No issues at all, as you can see, and happy to know I can access MM from home!


Darling Alan,
You are SUCH a charmer! Insanely jealous indeed! You just want to make me feel all fuzzy inside.....
Thanks for that, Hon!


Hugs to all,
M

Hi Cleo,

Am well thanks and hope you've been fine too. Been a while since I've been here and missed everyone.

Thanks for stopping by!


Hugs,
M

Dear Don,

Thanks for reading, friend! Glad to have helped wake you up. Sorry I've been away so long. Where poetry is concerned, I was museless and useless!



Dear Merlin,

Thanks for pointing out the confusion, I'm not at all surprized. I have now placed the semi colon in the right place and hope it sorts out the problem. The description should point to "creation's cloak" in the last line.
Btw, we've actually seen very little of summer down here. Been raining a lot and it's been more overcast than sunny since start of summer. Methinks it's all Dave Shedman's fault....he must have brought it over from Edinburgh when he was here last!


Hugs to both,
M

Creation's Cloak (1st Revision)

Flung wide, embracing the universe,
sewn with diamonds and many a pearl,
finely draped in cosmic nebulae
with galaxies that spiral and swirl;
creation’s cloak, a jewelled bouquet.

Deep velvet shroud embellished with gems,
the dappled grains of our souls bedeck
then merge with the wide gracious expanse:
Astoundingly, I have found your speck,
painted in dazzling hues of romance!

_______________________________________
Found

Flung wide, embracing the universe,
sewn with diamonds and many a pearl,
finely draped in cosmic nebulae
with galaxies that spiral and swirl;
creation’s cloak, a jewelled bouquet.

Deep velvet shroud embellished with gems,
the dappled grains of our souls bedeck
then merge with the wide gracious expanse:
How glad I am that I found your speck,
painted in dazzling hues of romance!

Hi Rich,

Just lovely, I enjoyed your sonnet greatly AND it brought a smile to my face. Been a while since I've been around and it's wonderful to read all the "Masters" again!

Hugs,
M

Hi Mary,

Wonderful to read you again, I really enjoyed this and think the final version is just perfect.
Missed you all.

Hugs,
M

Graeme Honey,
The revision is really nice and I'm looking forward to your next post.
Hugs,
M

With wicked grin I stir my pot
and cook the contents till they're hot.
Loosely draped in blackest shroud,
my witch’s cackle rings out loud,
adding my ingredients;
to cause my foe’s obedience.

Legs of toad and brown bat’s wings,
I stir my brew; bad luck it brings
to those of you who cross my path!
And I shall have the final laugh,
when I the witch of total rage
am the one you dare engage!

Now rabbit’s heart I add to brew
and dance around with hat askew.
The next addition, rotting grass,
and just for fun some broken glass.
The stench of the infused aroma,
strong enough to cause a coma!

Brittle bones and teeth of shark,
the last I add is wormy bark.
My brew is now a ready mix;
it’s all the magic I need to fix
that female with the stupid mind,
for laughing at my broad behind!

Hi Steve,

I'm a sucker for romance and love that you can express your feelings this way. One of the reasons the poem caught my eye is because I have one with the same title, but somewhat different, which I'll post at another time.

Hugs,
M

Oh lovely, Sylvia!

Again, this poem with it's wonderfully expressive words to bring over emotions about the little but meaningful things in life, is exactly why I love to read poetry. Thanks for sharing, Hon, it's made this dreary day quite delicious for me!

Hugs,
M

Hi Liz!

Lovely piece this and I see you've got lots of suggestions. So nice to read you again after my lengthy absence, but I've had my hands full with Dave the Shedman around. *grin*

Hugs,
M

Hi Merlin,

Great fun, this one, and I totally enjoyed. Think I'll have to do one too.

Hugs,
M

Hi Pami,

Welcome aboard....and don't fear, I still feel the way you do, having little knowledge myself and having only written poetry for around 2 years. Don't worry, though, these are wonderful people and offer fantastic advise that will soon find you lapping up the pointers and suggestions they offer. So splash yourself across these screens and have fun!

Hugs,
M

Dear Sylvia,

Yours are indeed beautiful words, thank you so much!


Hugs,
M

Yes Cathy, even better! Veil definitely slips in nicely with the the theme, thank you, and "as she" also fits the bill better. Thanks for always giving great suggestions, girl!

Judi & Alan, you're both darlings, thank you so much for your comments!

Luv ya all!
M