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Prelude to a Kiss

Posted Feb 14, 2010 · 29 lines · 11 critiques

The faintest brush

of dragging fingers;

A fleeting, whispered touch

of tendrilled hair;

The pulsing shock

of electric body heat,

silken breath

and belladonna eyes.

Lips parting

in their prelude

to a first, soft-lingered

“kiss”.

Your light

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and teasing touch

sear my heart,

as blood rushes

aurora-flamed,

in simmering veins...

Breath caught

In the eye

of a wanton,

“come-hither” stare.

as eager,

pouting lips

become the sole,

flush-swollen captives...

of my possessor’s

“kiss”.

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December 2019
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First poem published 1 days later.
June 2010
16 Wed

Received a critique
on A Token Of A Dream from @kelsey
"our love is caught always around the corner searching for who to victimize and they say such is love, as it was when you were delight."
May 2010
20 Thu

Received a critique
on Prelude to a Kiss from @lou
"Very sexy lou"
March 2010
20 Sat

Received a critique
on Prelude to a Kiss from @weirdelf
"it is a song, a play and a movie. The content is downright gorgeous. Cheers, Jess, As Salman Rushdie said, (and it is on the back of the Neopoet tshirts) “A poet’s work; to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to ta…"
11 Thu

Received a critique
on Prelude to a Kiss from @lyz
"5 stars and kudos to both of you guys and I hope valentines was good to you both. Great poem. Love Lyz. XX"
02 Tue

Received a critique
on Prelude to a Kiss from @Patricia_legacy
"I found this poem very seductive and sensual. Made chills run up my back. Lucky you. Pat"
February 2010
16 Tue

Received a critique
on A Token Of A Dream from @xena465
"and the poem beautiful. Rosina xena465"
14 Sun

Received a critique
on Prelude to a Kiss from @Lonnie
"and it is surely present in this enchanting poem! You have brought to life the very essence of that sweet moment before two lovers kiss! Bravo!"
14 Sun

Critiqued
"Burlesque Valentine" by @xena465
"And i agree with Judy, the last verse is my fav too. Lacy, Where power corrupts,poetry cleanses."
14 Sun

Received a critique
on Prelude to a Kiss from @Seren
"Dearest Lacy ... beautifully written by both of you Happy Valentines day to you lovely and I hope BB is taking good care of you ... as Anna said its so good to see you both together finally and this poems a wonderful tr…"
14 Sun

Posted a poem
Prelude to a Kiss
"The faintest brush"
Open thread 29 lines
January 2010
03 Sun

Posted a poem
A Token Of A Dream
"He came to me by night,"
Open thread 29 lines
November 2009
15 Sun

Critiqued
"Bound and Gagged" by @Seren
"I have to agree with the professor and not of course for obvious reasons but because he has added a few words that give the essence of this poem its meaning and i think you had left out these words in favor of the poem…"
15 Sun

Critiqued
"To a Mermaid" by @professor
"THis has always been one of my favorites,not only because of the subject but because of the poignancy...the love felt by both but too afraid to be expressed by one,only in the heart of the other could it be expressed tr…"
08 Sun

Critiqued
"Standing over a family Tomb" by @Adam Alkemis
"This poem has many elements for potential,the subject and theme an intriguing one which calls to me ,who i must admit loves this kind of thing and i beleive this can be a great poem with a little direction...first i hav…"
08 Sun

Critiqued
"Nine Whole Months [EXPLICIT CONTENT]" by @Poetree
"If i may be so bold,can i ask that you elaborate on this subject cause i am not quite sure i understand what it is about,i do have an idea,but i would rather your take on it to put into perspective,i understand this may…"
October 2009
27 Tue

Posted a poem
Winter Retreat
"Golden leaves of Autumn glow,"
Open thread 12 lines
26 Mon

Critiqued
"Signature Kisses.*" by @lyz
"This is cute,i love ,just love this title and theme, fav lines... Signature kisses a contract of love, to let you know just how I feel. Brava! Lacy, Where power corrupts,poetry cleanses."
26 Mon

Critiqued
"Unknown Answers " by @Seren
"I really like this one, it has a poignant quality that attracts me,i like this theme too you work it well i really like these two verses... Lost to delusions that erased my name, ripped from a mind stained in sorrow and…"
26 Mon

Posted a poem
Wide Open
"Falling upwards,"
Open thread 20 lines
25 Sun

Critiqued
"An Artist's Musings" by @SeekerAfterTruth
"I do know how hard it is to sketch the hands and wrist,always gave me a lot of trouble as well,...i like the use of imagery here,very well done,i really like this poem,my fav lines... She lives, at last, Not in the dark…"
24 Sat

Posted a poem
Fated Truth
"What is it,"
Open thread 24 lines
September 2009
09 Wed

Posted a poem
An Ode to Roger Rabbit
"Oh, you funny bunny!"
Open thread 1 lines
01 Tue

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"Abused"
Open thread 29 lines
February 2009
09 Mon

Posted a poem
Crying Inside
"My heart ,"
Open thread 12 lines
05 Thu

Posting milestone
100 poems posted
05 Thu

Posted a poem
Weary Angel
"Here,upon my flush-filled breast"
Open thread 16 lines
September 2008
30 Tue

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Mummy
"Tears sting my eyes"
Open thread 26 lines
27 Sat

Posted a poem
Be Still
"I fake a smile"
Open thread 25 lines
20 Sat

Posted a poem
The Piper
"To the piper's gate"
Open thread 12 lines
June 2008
07 Sat

Most-discussed work
Addicted

18 critiques to date.
October 2007
15 Mon

Highest posting month
October 2007 — 22 poems
11 Thu

First critique offered
on " Untitled People" by @IKnowNoBox
11 Thu

First publication
Truths and Lies (since unpublished)

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Co-founder/Manager, Acoustic Poets Network LLC
Host and Producer of Calliope's Corner Talk Show on WRHU

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on A Token Of A Dream from @kelsey

on Prelude to a Kiss from @lou

on Prelude to a Kiss from @weirdelf

on Prelude to a Kiss from @lyz

on Prelude to a Kiss from @Patricia_legacy

on A Token Of A Dream from @xena465

on Prelude to a Kiss from @Lonnie

"Burlesque Valentine" by @xena465

on Prelude to a Kiss from @Seren

"Bound and Gagged" by @Seren

"To a Mermaid" by @professor

"Standing over a family Tomb" by @Adam Alkemis

"Nine Whole Months [EXPLICIT CONTENT]" by @Poetree

"Signature Kisses.*" by @lyz

"Unknown Answers " by @Seren

"An Artist's Musings" by @SeekerAfterTruth

100 poems posted

October 2007 — 22 poems

on " Untitled People" by @IKnowNoBox

Truths and Lies (since unpublished)

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