Masquerade
•
when donned the mask
the transformation
smoulders forth
the other
the fantasy
of your desire
carnal fire
on wings of dreams
she is she
and too
the other
unleashed at light
of passion’s moon
a masquerade
to ignite your soul
manifest at your request
sustained this night
at her delight
she is isis
she is venus
she is your every longing
loosed
to bring you every pleasure
she is everything
and all of this
bestowed
with aphrodite’s kiss
as you burn
remember this
beneath the mask
your real bliss
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This is a poem guaranteed to set a Halloween party afire.
A little Hallowed Eve’s sizzle Maureen… 😉
…rob
Rob, sensuous, soulful. Reminds me of a Kate Bush song, “Babooshka,” have you heard it?
The layers, the subtext of romance. Aaaaah!
Amy BL
Glad you like this Amy, and no, I am not immediately familiar with that Kate Bush song — though my wife and I enjoy Kate’s music… 😉
…rob
Love the heat in this one, the fire behind the mask, fitting for this week, especially!!
Thank you Terresa, glad you liked this…
…rob
Definitely unblocked: this flows well, shows a neat economy of words (something I’m not good at) and sets the mind racing. Welcome back Rob’s muse.
PS I love the picture at WI and here.
ViV
Thank you Viv, glad you enjoyed this, it seems the words are beginning again — and yes, Ms Mexi is a fascinating and fine artist… 😉
…rob
that’s fabulous!
You are most kind Jingle…
…rob
“she is she
and too
the other” I thought this was fabulous til I read
“she is Isis
she is Venus” Wow sultry feminine and mysterious all at the same time!
Sultry par excellence. Gosh my mask looks like that!
Powerful and creatuve poem!
A great passionate poem I can see the sparkles coming of
I got to meet up with woman! Beautifully done.
Captivating Rob. Excellent flow from the prompt of the picture!
beneath the mask
your real bliss
– hmmm…
Sizzle is right! Wow! Loved it.
Awesome Rob and I just love the painting. I went to her site. Lots of great work there. Wonderful poem.
Melanie