In Honor of National Poetry Month
I see you
Yes, you poet
You who lives
Behind the misty veil
Dwelling in the border
Between this world
And a hundred other
Shadow worlds
I see you
I see those ink-stained
Fingers
That hold your pen
Like a lover
That fly across the keyboard
In a torrent
Before stopping, hesitating
Waiting
For the flow of words to resume
I see the permanent rings
Countless cups of coffee
Have left on your writing table
The chip in your favorite mug
I see the frayed fabric
On your cuffs
Of your favorite writing shirt
The fabric worn thin at your elbows
I see those mesmerizing eyes
That seem to simultaneously
Be looking through me
Straight into my soul
While studying the cosmos
And gazing inward
All at the same time
I see the contradictions you are
Your eyes are haunting
Full of knowing
Full of pain
Full of longing
I see the dark smudges
Under your otherworldly eyes
Reminders that poets
Are night dwellers
Insomnics
Who haunt the still hours
Who understand the depth
The texture of darkness
Who can capture the qualities
The acoustics of silence
I see the way
That words spill out of
Your sensuous mouth
Like pearls, like diamonds
Beautiful treasures
Embedded with your tears
Your sweat, your blood
Yes poet
I see you
You who makes me fall
In love with language
Over and over
Whose words
Stab me in the heart
Punch me in the gut
Jangle my nerves
Bathe me in your radiance
Soothe my weary soul
Take me on a journey
I didn’t even know
I wanted to go on
And you are beautiful
© 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights Reserved
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Please be Warned that if you have a heart condition you should take your pills before you read this poem.
This is a most exquisite, sensuous and elegantly written piece of poetry and one you would have to search for weeks or months to find it’s equal. A stunningly descriptive and emotionally erotic journey. One you will probably want to take over and over again until our BraveandReckless graces us with a sequel!! Soon we hope
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. Please check out her other works!!
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I can’t add or subtract a word from your description of the poem.
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My, I didn’t know that I would spend so much of the afternoon blushing! S Francis of SailorPoet and I actually met when he wrote a response piece to this poem which I like very much. You may enjoy it too. https://sailorpoet.com/2017/02/20/in-response-to-a-poets-love-song-of-12417/
Thank you both so much for ego boost!
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I have to tell you honestly, I’m not surprised! Sailorpoet is really fantastic at response poems. I think he is cornering the market? LOL! I will have to go check it out. Thanks.
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Thank you so much for the link!
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Ooooh, I love this.
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Thanks Sarah. I think its one of the best I have ever written.
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It’s amazing. 💕
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Thank you my dear. Written with great love and respect for my fellow WordPress writers.
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And it’s appreciated. 💖
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Absolutely love this…echoes so many sentiments. Beautiful.
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Thank you Eric. I kept thinking how rarely we get to hear our language spoken lovingly to us– it was a pleasure and an honor to write.
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That’s magical!
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Thank you Ward!
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lovely serenade to the lonely bards my dear
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❤
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Reblogged this on RamJet Poetry and commented:
Brilliant salute to all you poets out there from my dear friend Christine Ray
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This is absolutely breathtaking! Beautiful!!!
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Thank you so much.
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Brave And Reckless. With great skill you have turned the emotion of poetry to ink and forwarded it onto the Universe. Thank you.
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Thank you Davy!
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Wow beautiful words put together for exquisite meaning…deep and lovely.
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Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
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Reading this has brought a bright smile to my face. I love it. ❤
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Thank you Kindra! It is actually my favorite of all my poems. It was written with love and intent for the fabulous writers I have met here.
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I feel the love. Such a positive energy. I adore your words, and your heart.
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That is such a sweet thing to say! I have been getting so much love from people lately that I am not sure I deserve but I am very grateful for.
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It is well deserved, Lovely Lady!
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Awww, thank you Kindra!
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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❤
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❤
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Inspiring and motivating. Thank you.
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Thank you! It is my hands down favorite piece I have ever written.
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It is good to have one of those 🙂
And you are most welcome.
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🙂
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Absolutely beautiful! ❤️
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Thank you so much!
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This made my heart pitter-patter. Thank-you for sharing.
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My pleasure and my honor.
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my goodness, I am in awe. so happy to have read this.
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I am so glad it made an impression on you
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I’m speechless at how hypnotic this poem is.
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Like most writer’s I am insecure about my work but I honestly think this is the best piece I have ever written. Lots of love and passion behind it.
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It’s supremely sublime. I recently began an erotica blog, alongside my usual movie one. https://bunsareallthatyourequire.wordpress.com
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It is certainly bold
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Does that mean you liked it?
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I like the types of couples depicted in the gifs and the images are diverse and that the site itself is sex-positive and normalizing talking about sex. I like my erotica a little more subtle but that’s just a personal taste issue. I can write factually about penises and vaginas without a problem but always struggle with how graphic to be with my creative writing.
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Thanks for giving me your thoughts. To be honest, I’m sort of winging it with that site. But it’s doing well. I think sex is a part of life and I can’t understand why people make a big deal out of it.
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We do get odd about sex. Its a perfectly normal and healthy part of life
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Yoooo! That is fire! I love it!
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Thank you Chris!
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No probz😊
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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A amazing poem. I wanted to read more.
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Thank you John– it remains my favorite piece I have ever written.
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It is very good. I enjoyed your work.
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Excellent
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please read and enjoy the work of a talented writer.
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Words escape me… you’ve said it all. 😉
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Thank you so much
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Nice opener.
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Thank you!
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