Today in Poetry, II
Posted on April 29, 2008
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Silence
Breasts bared in a cool dark room,
Nipples stand and swell in the glow of iniquity,
This is how he’ll remember it-
Just an outline, a vague light creeping
From beneath silken drapes, closed for privacy.
Tilted hips on a soft white bed.
The fragile trill of her laughter beneath the palm of his hand
Resting in her stomach’s soft hollow.
Where he traces the words
That threaten to escape him. The timid silence of need
Rendering him speechless.
Longing and holding in the late afternoon
Laced with impending heartbreak.
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“fragile trill”
beautiful image. beautiful poem.
wow.
Why? Why impending heartbreak? Does it always have to end that way?
I loved the last line but agree with Moshizzle…
Oh my.
Beautiful.
*fans self*
ok, I need a cold shower.
Beautiful poem.
I could melt in this poem. Awesome.
Great wordplay. I’m with the others though–how about some “happily ever after?”