Ink

Captivate my lips,
hold them prisoner;
inhabit my heart
and we’ll dance as one -
consume all of me!

The ink tip drops
and I am rapt;
my eyes are blind,
my heart is yours.

I make love
as I breathe
through each word -

my soul
feeds on

Ink

© Kristin Reynolds 2008

  • bill bell

    bill bell

    The acrobat returns :), glad you got that computer set up.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    hahaha, why thank you, Bill. :) and me too!

  • Christie  Moses

    Christie Moses

    Incredible K :) Yep….this could be a poets mantra :) Have I told you today you are brilliant? you are :D xoxoxo

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    why, my dear, I think you justr did, and thank youuuuuu! xoxox

  • lawrie .

    lawrie .

    good to see you back Kristin, and in fine fettle to, well said, something that will resonate with many xo

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    Thanks, Lawrie!!!! xo

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    You packed this awesome poetry form to the brim capturing your living breathing art, so beautifully. So honestly. Yes, this is YOU. xoxoxo

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    Awww, again, Shar, thank you, brilliant friend. :) xo

  • Andrew Bailey

    Andrew Bailey

    WOW! Dunno what to say, I do enjoy your work though, Kristin.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    thanks, Andrew!!! xo

  • lupa

    lupa

    Loving your words here K…so true…...weave the right words and i’m here …or i’m gone lol
    Brilliant my friend :)) xxx

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    exactly. lol thanks, dear girl!!! xo

  • lianne

    lianne

    I make love
    as I breathe
    through each word -

    I so relate to this – it’s exactly how I feel about words. It’s a love affair of a lifetime. So much truth in this..

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    indeed, and thank goodness for that. :) thanks, hun. xo

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock

    Brilliant piece…you make the simple seem extraordinary.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    awww, thank you my beautiful friend. :) xo

  • Reynaldo

    Reynaldo

    very good piece kristin

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    Thank you, Reynaldo!!! xo

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    You take the mundane and give it a living spirit. Great job.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    Why thank you for saying so, JR. :) xo

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB

    I will never look at ink or pens in quite the same way again… Perfect. ;-)

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    lol good, i love that. :) thanks, J, love, K xo

  • Teacup

    Teacup

    Oh yes – wonderful. Hear you’ve moved house. Hope all settling in x

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    Thank you! yes, I did, and we are settling…thank you. :) xo

  • Leon  Walker

    Leon Walker

    This is wonderful work!!!!!!!!! Excellent!!!

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    Thank you, Leon!!!!! xo

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    With that ink…
    he will me able to tattoo your heart.
    With that ink….
    your tears will pattern the moods of the soul.
    With that ink…
    no fear to be blotted by pain.
    Rosa..(short and intense… as it must be…great, Kristin)

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    indeed! thanks again, Rosa!!! love, K xo

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    Perfect! and so true! xx

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    hey, girl! glad to see you again, E! thank you! xo

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    Beautiful poetry in special format, each word critical to the overall thought. So very nice to read and re-read.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    Thanks again! love, K

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