Between each, the barest space;
Outside, the dampened night streets shine
Like your skin, My Love, and face.
I close my eyes like folded wings--
I search for you and say these things:
Touch me
deeper
Warm me
deeper
Know me
deeper
Take me
deeper
These are my devotions, true and spare--
Like water on glass, I offer my
Profane and perfect prayer.
I know that in the light of day,
Cherished does not mean blessed--
But tonight you are my holiest joy--
Devil take the rest.
I close my eyes like folded wings--
I fill with you and say these things:
Touch me
deeper
Warm me
deeper
Know me
deeper
Take me
deeper
These are my devotions, true and spare--
Like water on glass, I offer my
Profane and perfect prayer.
_____
for One Shot Wednesday #20
Can I get Ayyyymeeeen and a cigarette?
ReplyDeleteFanning off, heading for a shower.
ReplyDeleteTruly a passionate and sensual poem. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
And that my friend goes deep
ReplyDeletea sensible One shot
Moon Smiles
Shay...
ReplyDeleteIt would be passionate beyond comprehension to be loved by you..
Fantastic My Friend....G
Pure passion and desire... and naked
ReplyDeletemmmmmmmphhhhhh
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's pouring rain as I read this - clattering on the sill nearby from an usual (for this area) east wind because it's keeping my mind in the cool zone.
ReplyDeleteThis was sizzling, Shay.
You, Tiger-friend, must attend the Church of the Holy Hotness. They don't use that prayer at the Episcopalian church.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Weasel-friend
*clutching chest area* must...lie...down now...
ReplyDeleteseriously, the sense of your love is beautiful as well as erotic,fragile, perfect, the Dream made flesh indeed.You're just as good when you're serious as when you make me laugh.
Very very nice.!
ReplyDeleteWowzers, a "profane and perfect prayer" indeed. This is so full and deep - and prayerful. Someone is very fortunate to be loved by you for sure. I especially love "I close my eyes like folded wings."
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful poem, Shay. Great writing, as always.I cant get over how prolific you are.And each poem absolutely top notch, not a "less than" one in the lot.
I dont need a shower. I am old and tired. I just nod and smile benignly, and scatter "Blessings, children! Enjoy!" at you young 'uns. Hee hee.
A wonderful prayer of love.
p.s. And I ADORE the title. It is perfection. As is every line thereafter:)
ReplyDeleteif I were the woman in that picture (which I sooo want to be right now)...
ReplyDeleteI'd be saying the same thing...
mmmhmmm...
take me deeper, baby! take me deeper!
Beautiful! :-)
ReplyDeleteA poem-a prayer-a chant that belongs right up there with the world's most beloved love poetry.
ReplyDeleteTell me, what does it feel like after you have completed a poem like this? I simply cannot imagine the sheer pleasure you must have. At least I hope so, because you sure pleasure your readers.....
Very passionate voice in this one, Shay - such longing!
ReplyDeleteP.S.
Couldn't you find a bigger pic? ;)
But tonight you are my holiest joy--
ReplyDeleteDevil take the rest...
great piece shay...i want some of that...
So erotic, so holy. Last night was a deliciously rainy night here, as well.
ReplyDeletelol at Amen and a cigarette. :) Very nice -
ReplyDeletesimmering, sweltering, musical, beautiful. xxJenne'
ReplyDeleteThat might become my new mantra ..
ReplyDeletePassion beyond all comprehension...lovely one shot...
ReplyDeleteThis nearly melted my screen !
ReplyDeleteWow, Shay, I like it! A lot :-)
lordie...that's all I'm gonna say
ReplyDeleteEffective intimacy/weather toned work. :)
ReplyDelete"Cherished does not mean blessed." So true and so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDear Emily
ReplyDeleteYour first line 'Raindrops thick as fever..' caught my eyes and hooked me into this verse... and slowly you drove me into a sensuous feel which lingered long after I finished reading it... I enjoyed it so much..
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Twitter: @VerseEveryDay
Blog: http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com
And haven't we all moaned that prayer?
ReplyDeleteoh wow - this was passionate - i like the folded wings eyes and the searching
ReplyDeleteYou have taken my breath away!...WOW....this is wonderous, and beautiful...i love all the repitition and lovely passion....you ROCK Shay!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful passions pressing ever deeper, within the hearts and presence of the here and now... Very nicely done!
ReplyDeleteA passion filled verse -- "These are my devotions, true and spare--" very nicely done!
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