Reanimated Lavender Granola Switchblade Nun rides again.

Monday, November 14, 2011

For Scorpio

When love makes me desperate--
When I need you to be
As close to me
As each creature is to its heart beat,

I go down through the grasses and the trees
To a place that exists in the world
Simply because you do, my girl.

You know that I am a gypsy,
Though I stay like a book upon a shelf;
That's as may be,
But if I keep to myself it is only so that I
May write you these poems
My maddening darling, my sweet.

In this hidden place, I have but one thing to wear--
My summer robe which hangs faithfully there,
Made from strawberry silk and white;
I have a porch that I may pace
As I watch for you, your face,
And I am always constant, in the noon or in the night.

I have a silver bucket, to draw water,
And two French doors, always parted
To welcome and invite my beloved only guest;
Within is my bed, no table, no chair,
Where I wait for my favorite, the one I care
For fiercely and softly, desperately and best.
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19 comments:

  1. This is so elegant, so exquisitely written. Wow.

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  2. Oh how I love this line:
    "Made from strawberry silk and white"

    And the last:
    "For fiercely and softly, desperately and best"

    I just wrote a gypsy poem too. :)

    You are my kindred, sweet spirit child.

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  3. A tender write Shay. So, you are a gypsy bound in leather who parks her wagon on the shelf. Did I get that right?

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  4. I can't tell you how much I want a room of my own just like that one: invitation only.

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  5. I love it when you rhyme, and when your feral side puts on lipstick. Tender love poem with soft and embracing imagery.

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  6. What a beautiful poem, Shay. The first time I read your poetry I knew you had a gypsy free spirit. Love this line: "You know that I am a gypsy, though I stay like a book upon a shelf..." Me, too. I roam the earth in my books & poetry, if not my body. My spirit is free. xo

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  7. What a beautiful love poem! I love the idea of a stationary gypsy! She roams in her mind and in her writing.

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  8. Your love poems are so tender......just beautiful, Shay.

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  9. I think every woman wants to be wanted and loved that way....you capture love and passion like no other Shay....awesome writing as always!!!

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  10. Your words make me sigh in this poem. I love the rhyme in this one; it's subtle.

    My favorite lines were these
    "As close to me
    As each creature is to its heart beat,"

    That such a beautiful way to express love.

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  11. "To a place that exists in the world simply because you do" —
    this a wondrous love poem, faithfully written to the picture as well as to the loved one.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  12. Passionate, tender, yet full of love offerings ~

    Lovely as always Shay ~

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  13. Looks like Shawna and I share a love for this line:

    "Made from strawberry silk and white"

    Such a simple ensemble of words, but artfully put together.

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  14. oh, to be cared for like that! your love poems are always stunning, but i agree... this is exquisite!

    {did you know i'm a Scorpio, too?}
    {{giggle}}

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  15. #1 - YES! So glad I went back to read all seven .... glad you accepted the award.

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  16. the sweet cry of love and desperation in this
    so perfect.

    Honest and unfiltered.

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  17. Oh, yes. Absolutely, this is the Most Beautiful Post.
    Has to be one of the all-time dearest love poems. Just beautiful.

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