Nicely written poem and interesting thoughts of exploration :-)
Speaking as an older woman here:
They come to us,
drawn as they are by power,
sight and wisdom;
trembling do they fall to us
and trust that we will love them
gently, and release their passion
that is crying
for our sleeping beauty kiss.
I am surprised that no one commented on this beautiful,
thought-provoking poem. Those last two lines are powerful, indeed,
but I enjoyed all of it, James.
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To burn like yesterday’s desire?
...hmmm..good question..
Vsna:)
water droplet can.
Thank you for this lovely poem.
God bless, James!
Sandie.
Speaking as an older woman here:
They come to us,
drawn as they are by power,
sight and wisdom;
trembling do they fall to us
and trust that we will love them
gently, and release their passion
that is crying
for our sleeping beauty kiss.
thought-provoking poem. Those last two lines are powerful, indeed,
but I enjoyed all of it, James.