Wild flames of dreams ⁓ (passion's touch)

English [Shakespearean] Sonnet

~ Wild flames of dreams ~

I knew I should have dressed accordingly

to fight ache's rush of dreams off in the night;

had I pre-known the heat consuming me,

I'd lain me down in naught but soft moonlight.

Oft, too, when nighttime calls, there comes a yawn;

then, one cannot foresee what dreams will bring ...

a melody through realms twixt dusk and dawn,

we hear those songs that only souls can sing.

Ethereal in-time merge passions fleet,

to quickened rhythms' rocking in the night,

whilst warm their pearl-lit rivers' flowing beat,

embraced, two lovers cling with all their might.

Tho, in wild flames of dreams we may succumb,

too seldom dreams ~ realities become.

Richard W. Jenkins

©2017

Author's Note

Lovers: oil on canvas by Kurt Van Warner

I was told, by a very sultry poetess, my first picture was not hot enough for the poem … I hope this one will warm it up nicely! ; )

Constructive, well-meant critique and comments are always welcome! : )

Reviews

[heavenscentgirl1]

Oh, what a beautifully penned Sonnet this is Richard.

Its amazing how those songs become loud & clear when passion's quickened rhythm's rock in the night as those sweet warm rivers flow while two souls hold on tight.

Richard, your words bring to mind some very beautiful images that in reality are only seen & experienced in dreams for many of us.

Thanks for sharing another beautifully penned Sonnet my friend.

As always, take care & have a good week.

Blessings, 🙏
~ mj

[Richard🖌]

Goodness, Mary Jo,
What a lovely review for this sweetly hot little number, and how I ever missed it I'll never know, unless the site did skipped telling me "again". ; /
Anyway, you always highlight the most impacting parts to express on, and I always agree.

How lovely is that?
Hugs 'n warmest blessings of thanks, dear lady-poet! ⁓ Richard : )

[Kathryn Smith]

This is lovely Richard..though reading twixt made me want to eat a twix. lol

[Richard🖌]

Thanks, Dear Kathryn, for your sweet compliment and for reading my toasty little Sonnet.

read moreThanks, Dear Kathryn, for your sweet compliment and for reading my toasty little Sonnet.

Now, I'm hungry … LOL!
Happy hugs ⁓ Richard ; )

[Richard🖌]

Now, I'm hungry … LOL!
Happy hugs! ⁓ Richard ; )

[Angelheart1]

Mmmmm, those "Wild Flames of Dreams" can and do burn deep into the soul.

Richard, your words bring reality to the way life sometimes is for many, a very nice write Sir. Angel

PS - is the repeating of the next to the last line intentional?

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Angel,
What a lovely, touching review for this sweet little Sonnet to smile warmly and appreciatively of.
I very much enjoy your searing take and encouraging compliment, too.
Grin! You caught me in the middle of pruning those two lines to one … thanks for the 411.

Most grateful thanks, Angel, for blessing my humble efforts with a very nice read! ⁓ Richard : )

[Angelheart1]

Always my pleasure to read your WORDS Sir, and you have perfected it with that lovely depiction of lovers embracing. Angel

[J. J. Nightingale]

Oh my Richard, I can feel the heat from here....
Wonderful flow....easy to read...and dream of-
Great Image !!!!.............
You had me from the start !!!

Jazzy

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Jasmine!
Well, with the searing temperatures where are, this one must really be hot for you to feel its effects.
"Easy to read and dream of" raised the atmospheric pressure around me nicely, too, and to think I had you is certainly a lovely thought. ; )
I'd hoped the image would harmonize with this piece, and how very pleased to know you approve so enthusiastically.

I always enjoy your reviews, Jasmine, because I feel I've entertained and pleased you, and that is worth any effort … thanks again, Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard : )

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome kind Sir.....................:)....