sunlight christened
an incoming tide
of sunlight christened
satin sheets;
footprints
on carpet
told secrets
of furtive
lust.
Poem © 2010 by R. Burnett Baker
Photo courtesy of Willow at Magpie Tales
6 hours ago
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"incoming tide of sunlight" I like the beauty of that phrase.
ReplyDeletesunlight christened on incoming tide..loved it!
ReplyDeleteLove it..I also liked sunlight christened on incoming tide
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! :)
ReplyDeletenice. great flow as always...love the little nuances you picked up...
ReplyDeleteI especially liked sunlight being compared to the tides...lovely words
ReplyDeleteEach and every word is perfectly placed and a true joy to read. Your writing has a great rhythm, your descriptions and your metaphor are sublime. Great magpie, Rick! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely magpie ;)
ReplyDeleteEspecially liked the way you used the carpeting! Nice touch!
ReplyDeleteShort and to the point. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely poetry! This is a wonderful Magpie!
ReplyDelete:-)
he's back!
ReplyDeleteHey...my verify word was tramp!
how funny is that.....
loved this poem!!
This had the hint of passion, great poem again from you..
ReplyDeleteChristine
nice take...excellant image of passion in few words...great magpie...bkm
ReplyDeleteTerrific!
ReplyDeletei love the fluidity of the poem, contrasting these very tight lines. :)
ReplyDeleteI wondered if anyone would notice the footprints in the carpet. I like how beautifully you weaved it into your piece. Fabulous, Rick.
ReplyDeleteWho needs poems of many stanza's? This is short and wonderfully sweet!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for the wonderful comments. I've been away for several days and just now went online. I see some new visitors....will be visiting you all this week!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Rick
Few words with LOTS to say... and so very well said too!!! AWESOME!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I like it. Very descriptive.
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