Erosion
Mmmm… I feel a bit weird publishing this because it’s all soppy and ooey gooey LOL, weird… I can publish a poem about sucking and fucking in a heartbeat, but anything even remotely romantic makes me feel uncomfortable. Ah well… I can always hide it again. :-)
One touch from him
one gentle hand
upon my cheek
one word from his lips
leaves me unable
to speak
One finger tracing
its way down my throat
or an arm
around my shoulders
keeps me afloat
One soft carress
just one touch
as he helps me undress
and I dont hurt as much
Memories
once hauntingly heavy
suddenly seem
so much lighter
as rocks of pain
are eroded
making the depths
of my soul
seem brighter
Pebbles
left to shimmer
on the sea-swept shore
leave me yearning
for so much more
as the salt of my tears
flows back into the ocean
the taste of his lips
breaks down
my emotions
He makes me feel special
and proud to be me
I have no more words
so silently
I thank him
through the tears
in my eyes
because I now know
that everything
in both life
and death
caught within
that final breath
is simply a disguise
But his love
and all that
he shows me
I can be
genuinely
carresses me
and in his presence
I feel complete
swept away
by Summer heat
Warm and whole again…
Mark Ramstead
Beautiful.
JenniferB replied
Thanks Mark. :-)
eon .
A Soul will always speak its truth CLEARLY. Yours does ” – )) X
JenniferB replied
Aww… Thanks Steve, I’d still rather be showing my pussy than my soul though. ;-) xox
colorblind
always a pleasure to read your work
rawness at its fullest
nice read jenny b
JenniferB replied
thanks colorblind, seeing your audio poem on youtube has inspired me to make something similar some time.
colorblind
whoa ….really
i inspired you chikorita….lol
thats whatsup
let me know when you have it posted up
i’m painting another piece at the moment
and i’m thinking of how to come at my next poem
JenniferB replied
you’re a really talented painter, I love your urban, bluesy style, I could imagine your pictures hanging in classy, smoky bar rooms and restaurants. Yep, I’ll let you know if I ever create one and upload it. :-)
Leon Walker
I’m going to stop reading your descriptions… The poem is lovely JB!!!
JenniferB replied
Thanks Leon… ah my descriptions… I just write how I feel about the poem, they safe guard me and offer me an escape route should I need one. :-)
colorblind
aight
and awwww thanks Jenny B
lol
make sure to get at me na
many smooches to ya …lol
JenniferB replied
smooches and hugs to you too. :-)
MelanieSpeaks
Beautiful writing…
JenniferB replied
Thank you Melanie. :-)
Hannah Fenton-...
Great writing!
JenniferB replied
Thanks Hannah. :-)
Lisa Jewell
I’d like to hug the bejesus out of you XOXO I love how tender this poem is, the admiration, the gratitude ..
Beautiful….
JenniferB replied
Aww… Thanks Lisa, a big cyber hug to you too. :-)
blamo
I love happy endings well written JB
JenniferB replied
thanks blamo. :-)
Matt Penfold
Reality or not, some things are just uplifting. so are you :-)
JenniferB replied
aww… thank you Matt. :-)
linifer
You are a true poet
JenniferB replied
thanks linifer, I don’t normally write or share soft stuff so i’m grateful for your encouragement. :-)
linifer
There is no light without the dark, no soft without the harsh.
Take care oxo
JenniferB replied
True, thanks, you take care too.
KiwiAna
I love the raw honest energy in this. I feel as if it speaks so much about how we can all often feel in the presence of love, vulnerable, remebering pain and on occasion allowing it to dissolve and be one in the moment.
JenniferB replied
Thanks for your thoughtful comment KiwiAna, much appreciated. :-)
Aurora Pintore
JENNIFER, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST POEM I HAVE EVER READ !!!!!
JenniferB replied
Thank you Aurora. :-)
butchart
i wish you could get used to your softer side.. it is quite beautiful….......... love and light….....b
JenniferB replied
thanks butchart, my harder side protects me. :-)
mychaelalchemy
tenderness in words so delightful and beautiful is nothing to be ashamed of….
JenniferB replied
I know… But it’s unfamiliar to me, it’s a different direction in my writing I’m not used to.
Adrena87
Absolutely beautiful, Jennifer… straight to the heart.
JenniferB replied
thanks Adrena. :-)
mychaelalchemy
we all have the ability to walk on either side of the street….
JenniferB replied
yep… I guess so.
Astoreth
beautiful Jen….so good to feel love angel…xx
JenniferB replied
thanks Astoreth. :-)
Matt Roberts
Great.
JenniferB replied
Thanks. :)
HeatherTS
EEEEEEEW!!! gross! puke
hahahaha! oh god….wtf is wrong with everyone lately….not me im a hard ass…j.k. j.k.
this is awesoe!
JenniferB replied
Hahahaha! Stfu or I’ll pull it down, I’m trying to touch base with my softer side, LOL… :-D
Xeon
Exquisite, a wonderful tribute to your completion.
JenniferB replied
Thanks Xeon. :-)
Damien Venditti
i think you write well no matter where your coming from .. thats a good thing yeah
i enjoyed this Jen
JenniferB replied
Thanks Damien, much appreciated. :-)
Sticky Flower
yep,soppy and ooey gooey,but beautiful all the same :-)
JenniferB replied
Lol… Thanks Stick Chick. :-)
cathrinedp
you write soppy and gooey very well. Big sigh… just gorgeous
JenniferB replied
thanks cathrine. :-)
phantomlimb
GREAT writing!!! Love it:)
JenniferB replied
thanks phantom! it’s cool to see someone still enjoying my work, especially as I haven’t been inspired enough to churn out anything new for a while. :-)
lazydaze
cool writing !! Nice work :)
JenniferB replied
thanks lazydaze… see… I’m not ALWAYS dirty-minded! lol :-P
Paul Rees-Jones
You really are an amazing writer. You have a depth that seems bottomless. It isn’t easy to be wonderfully sharp and edgy and then so amazingly detailed in portraying such deep emotion.
Hmm, I hope that made sense.
: { )}
JenniferB replied
Thanks Paul, and yes, you made perfect sense. :
) Lately my ability to write poems is far and few between, if the feeling grabs me I go with it, but if not, I just wait it out. :)Paul Rees-Jones
Sometimes things are worth the wait.
JenniferB replied
Thank you. :-) xox
DarKarsean
grreat writing – wonderful piece
JenniferB replied
thanks DarKarsean, thanks for dropping by to view and comment on my work, :-)
poeticsoul
you really have such a beautiful soft side nice that you can explore it within your poetry i like that u write about many topics
JenniferB replied
thanks poeticsoul, i wrote this some months ago now, not a lot has been written since then.
charliethetramp
i could rest my restless soul in these words
they evoke beauty,and i love them
JenniferB replied
awww… thanks charlie! :)
lolowe
How beautifully compelling! You have a way of capturing the heart of things….
JenniferB replied
Thanks lolowe, it’s been a while since I last wrote though, hopefully the passion and feeling for it will return again some time.
Erika .
Wow, the words here flowed like the oceans waves, pulling and tugging strongly but gently. This is indeed captivating and beautiful, Jennifer.
JenniferB replied
Thanks erika! :-)
skinnyman
well jennifer! when its written like this soppy and ooey gooey is ok by me. Be brave, write more in this style, your a natural :)
JenniferB replied
mmm… soppy and ooey goeey stuff makes me feel vulnerable! I tend to prefer things when they’re hard… ;-)
rubyjo
damn i felt that-
“i feel complete…” i want that.
you go girl…
JenniferB replied
aww thanks rubyo! it was written during a lucid kinda state… :-)
MrTAH
sex, fucking, just going through the motions is an easy game to master….it’s when the mind and heart are all in it completely….that’s why the magic brings the tears….enjoy it….love it…
JenniferB replied
mmm… it takes some getting used to for someone like me… thanks MrTAH. :)
Larasolnishko
emotion in love it is what we all need! You bring it easily, well done!
JenniferB replied
thanks so much Lara. :)
skinnyman
letting yourself became vunerable is the hardest of things to be. I sure you have deep emotions that if expressed as well as this piece would be well recieved. Take a chance, what’s to lose. x
JenniferB replied
mmm… I’ve been feeling over medicated and emotionally numb for some time when it comes to writing, I’ll find a nice, quiet place to sit and reflect some time and see what happens, there’s a bit too much business going on inside my head right now, but unfortunately very little inside of my heart, what you said is very true though… thanks. :)
skinnyman
take your time, we are always here for you. :)
JenniferB replied
awww… thanks skinnyman, that was a sweet thing to say. :)
Kristin Reynolds
I can completely relate to this piece; it’s so vulnerable and giving, post pain, and opeing up for the man who you know loves you fully and completely. that is a very special, and rare gift. especially after being hurt. love this, K :)
JenniferB replied
Thanks Kristin, it was one of those poems that kind of flows out during a dream state. :)
Daneann
This is a very beautiful poem that captures the wholeness that a woman feels when two souls meet in a place called love. I enjoyed your writing very much.
JenniferB replied
Thanks so much for your kind words Daneann, much appreciated. :)
autumnwind
Touched deeply by this ‘softer’ side of you. Exposing a true and vulnerable beauty of soul. Awesome write. Love, Shar
JenniferB replied
Thanks so much Shar, I appreciate your kind words. :)
Tracey Mac
That’s about the sweetest thing I’ve read/imagined in a very long time.
Full of comfort and serenity and a sense of giving yourself completely….....such a beautiful combination of words. Straight to my heart they dove!! x
JenniferB replied
Awww… Thanks for your sweet comment Tracey, I prefer writing to creating images but it seems to take much more brain power for me to do and I’m lacking in a few brain cells at the moment! lol :)
Cassidy JK (Ra...
Makes one feel whole, even if just for the moment. Very touching and soft Jennifer. I like this a lot.
JenniferB replied
Thanks Cassidy, I’m enjoying reading your heartfelt, wonderful writing too. :)
Christie Moses
A heavenly beautiful write and me thinks your romantic side is showing :D you better hide it LOL Just kidding. Seriously, this is gorgeous xoxoxo
JenniferB replied
Ha! a VERY rare occasion, I don’t think I’ve written another since! lol… Thanks christie. :) xox
Rob Toombs
I agree with Christie… This is outstanding and beautifully written.. One of the best i have read…..
JenniferB replied
Really? thanks Rob, maybe I should try reaching a little deeper inside for the soft stuff more often. ;-)
trwoody
You do the sensual and romantic very well. Wondering…why the sex does not bother you, but the touching does. Could THAT be Freudian. Well you can argue that among yourselves. Loved the write Jennifer
JenniferB replied
I guess I just find it easier to expose my Hole… More than I do my Soul… Which do you find is the more vulnerable of the two? ;-)
Glad you liked the poem trwoody, and thanks.