Art of a Lady - sonnet

28 Jan 2006

·Dawn

The Art of a Lady (sonnet) Warm hands stroke clustered troubles from the furrow of my brow That have accumulated since I wandered from your reach This day has hung so heavily, a burden until now Do not waste precious moments on the questions, I beseech Just let your mind stay focussed as your sweet massage ensues While I considered how to pleasure you in all good time What delicacies offered, by this hand, could you refuse? And yet I seek some perfect way to make your senses climb No mundane gift will recompense the solace that you bring Nor shall I try some clever ploy, avoiding duty's call By your embrace your tender touch, the sweet words that you sing You do inspire a sensual fire no worry could forestall Love, lift me up into your arms and carry me to bed "This is my gift to you," I grin. You smile and shake your head

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Dawn

Started writing poems at age 14, lyrics a lot later and am still doing both to my astonishment. Along the way I wrote a couple of novels and they are published by Amazon. I am gloriously happy in my marriage, after 50 years and I am relieved to say...

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