I like the use of 'silhouettes 'as verb, one of the pleasures and freedoms
of writing poetry I always feel. Words are our tools but we can use a tool
in a new way, can't we? and why not?
Lovely poem, Ryfkah. Regards Arthur.
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From: "Ryfkah *" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 5:31 PM
Subject: New: Trust
> Trust
>
>
> The soft of your nipple feels better
> than the touch of a Persian
> silk rug he murmurs
> She dangles her amber hair
> like a veiled woman
> He promises paradise like
> cherry blossoms in spring
>
> The sky silhouettes with bats
> late returning birds
> They brush finger to finger
> gentle as the dusk light
> He kisses her third eye
> She sighs
> wonders if trust is possible
>
> Ryfkah 5/10/03
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