write me
bass drum robust lyrics
heart pounding swaying beat
moving limbs to salsa
then a slow saxophone mood
scooping blues & easy guitar riffs
spooning us to drowsiness, a spell
we add running-out-of-time kisses,
shiver of throbbing sun
in this cozy windowless room
Posted for dVerse Poets Pub- Quadrille, hosted by Sanaa Rizvi. This is a 44 word post with the chosen word, SPELL. Join us when the pub doors open at 3pm EST. Thanks for your comments.
This is exquisitely drawn, Grace! I so love; "a slow saxophone mood,".. thank you so much for writing to the prompt ❤️❤️
ReplyDeletebass drum robust lyrics pulled me right in
ReplyDeleteSexy, bluesy, and lush. I loved it.
ReplyDelete"...spooning us to drowsiness..." YES
ReplyDeleteReally liked this so very much — I have been looking at your style and been trying to emulate it, with still a way to go, probably always ..
ReplyDelete"we add running-out-of-time kisses.." oh how I remember those fluttering moments, the last few spasms of love-making. This really is a "blues" poem; different and cool for you.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful moment in time, Grace! Well done.
ReplyDelete"we add running-out-of-time kisses,
ReplyDeleteshiver of throbbing sun". Oh, swoon! Love this, Grace!
"shiver of throbbing sun" brought the goosebumps, love it all! ❣️
ReplyDeletespooning us to drowsiness, a spell!
ReplyDeleteIt brings us back, Grace, to those young years long gone!
Hank
An enjoyable read :)
ReplyDeleteThe "running out of time kisses" and the energy of your piece. It does cast a spell.
ReplyDeleteErotica at its finest. The burning sun in the windowless room says it all.
ReplyDeleteThis engages all of the senses
ReplyDeleteMusic and love...a potent spell.
ReplyDeleteWell Grace, anything musical gets me. Your sound words in this poem are amazing. I can hear it all!
ReplyDeleteOh definitely under a spell. This is almost hypnotic to read.
ReplyDeletewe add running-out-of-time kisses,
shiver of throbbing sun
in this cozy windowless room
Love the rhythmic sensuality - so many wonderful lines here.
ReplyDeleteGrace, I love the sensual rhythm of your words. It's "spell-binding!" <3
ReplyDelete"we add running-out-of-time kisses"
ReplyDeleteLOVE the feel of that
I love the changes in pace here. Like a piece of music.
ReplyDeletea very relaxed chill time here, just what we all need .. thanks calmkate
ReplyDeleteDivinely lovely. Salsa. Spooning. Running-out-of-time kisses. Aww. Thanks, Grace. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe anonymous above is Selma. Just wanted you to know.
ReplyDeleteSigh. A blissful read, Grace.
ReplyDeleteYou truly cast a spell with this one, Grace! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat whole last stanza cast a spell over me.
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