Bathe Me in Moonlight

bathe me in moonlight

 

 

 

i need a man
when the world is cold,
to stand beside me
when the years are no longer

my friend

an amorous man

a guise of grey of a man,
to stroke my hair

my shoulders, bare

to bathe me in moonlight
with kisses that trace
the nape of

my neck,

the curvature of

my spine

 

to love me forever…
to leave me never…

 

 

 

Reviews

[Cassie]

I have a man but I feel like even if we gray together, the things and wishes on your poem may not be achievable, you know African men sometimes are not as romantic...(sobs)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Sometimes, american men need a little bolt out of the blue. Perhaps you can introduce him to a foot rub, and do the same for him? Thanks, Cassie!

[Jibey]

A wonderfully romantic, dreamy poem. I guess we all need someone. You have a way of making it a pleasure.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Jibey. It's a pleasure having you here!

[DianneR]

A certain someone we all need to keep us feeling alive and desired...you've perfectly captured this lovely notion. Nicely expressed Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am flattered you enjoyed this, Dianne. Thank you so much!

[Ted Kniffen]

Kelly, your poem is a good reminder that love is not just for the young.
As the old adage goes 'just because there's snow on the rooftop, doesn't mean there's no fire in the furnace.'

This is both sensual and sentimental at the same time. Well done.
A good write.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Ted. It was my intent for that to come across!

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i want this poem to be my life forever

[Vivian Fisk]

Your use of grey and moonlight to indicate a later time of life is so very gentle, and even stately. The simplicity of the yearning shows the clear requirement of a woman who knows her own heart and mind. This poem resonates so strongly with me that I feel it as a glow of quiet brilliance.

This all brought back to me the days before I met and married my husband. I was 45 years old, still struggling to be beautiful, and somewhat resigned to being alone the rest of my life--because I wasn't going to settle for the retreads and losers that I saw my friends marrying, and I certainly did not want another divorce. I wanted a man, a "guise of grey of a man," with his success assured already like mine, who would love me and help me put down some of the burdens of my loneliness, as I could help him.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am thrilled to know it touched you in such a way. That's a compliment far greater than gold - thank you!

[Chris Shaw]

Romantic and sensual write. Pleasing to read and nicely expressed.

[Kelly Scheppers]

So good seeing you, Christine...thank you for the kindness of your words.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

This is a passionately lovely poem- love song perhaps...mesmerized by the sensual, sinuous lines and between-lines...last two lines say it all. Yes! Love this Kelly!

[Kelly Scheppers]

So kind...thank you for making my day, Annette!

[Alfred Kukitz]

Oh Women! You roar in your whispers!

regards,
al

[Kelly Scheppers]

You leave me with a smile, every time! x

[Alexa Apothic Red]

Oh this is so beautifully romantic!! I love the urgency of this need, yet so subtle and demure, resting delicately for the reader to discover its solemn treasure. I think this echoes the longings within most of us: to be loved forever just as we are, especially in the vulnerability of our nakedness, especially when the world can be so cold and hurtful, we need a sanctuary, and especially when natural age befalls us, someone who doesn’t leave but loves isn’t unconditionally. This one who loves beyond superficial standards; this is the one to be cherished! Beautiful write again, my dear friend!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, my partner in crime. So sorry to be late in acknowledging this!