Wrapped Around Instinct

A shifting veil of shadows
filled my vision
as if requiring breath aimlessly.
I drew fire into my veins
as my suitor,
when I sought out release.

Looking down upon the back
of my fingers
Warm contentment followed hopefully.
Picking up my hand,
understanding flamed
this fire in me.

A caress pledged half a dream.
Bit my lip suggestively.
Sweet and gentle touches
became phantoms
of hope,
welcoming in, seductive pleas.

Instinct wrapped around a veil
of shadows.  
Found everything ever wanted.
Desire left kisses
on my brow,
whispered cries that taunted.

My soul gazed pleasures
state of mind,
took a deep breath of me.
Drawing fire into my veins
as my suitor,
I gave myself…shamelessly.

Author's Note

Firebird by fhrankee on deviantArt.com

Reviews

[Art]

an intense escape into the fire of desire Neva...one can only grasp at the idea of your visual pleasures...within the searching of sensuality through a dream state or the actuality of pleasure of thyself this poetic escape is filled with random and stable pleasure...

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Interesting work...fire as the suitor. Well done!

[EMF]

Were I ever sado-masochistic enough to have a tattoo, it would be this poem. Tahnks to your skill it already has become a part of me. That is what you do. Make the reader believe it is for them. It gathers you up and holds you, not letting go. Nor do you want it to. Too many people, myself included use words like beautiful, perfection etc. so let's go for Bravura

[Garfield Rupe]

This Poem is beautiful! I love it's Fire, Passion and it's visualization. I can't wait to see it on your Poetry blog,and I'm looking forward to reviewing more of your poems

[Manda]

Wow, what an intense piece you have written hear. I really enjoyed it!

[Tate Morgan]

It feels like a desires poem one where you desire all that is and want it so badly that you shall give whatever the ferryman demands for the ride to the other side. I like it I think it bespeaks of a indomitable character that rises each time your are felled and screams to the four winds ." Is that the best you got"?
Very good

[Kenneth The Poet]

I love this piece. It reinforces the simple truth that passion is truly a flame.

[Eric Wagner]

vivid, and somewhat visceral, the descriptive heading of each stanza has bite. All together a good read, and enjoyable.

[WindSong]

Thank you for one remarkable poem of passion. It is so amazing to read and digest the great poetic value in this beautiful undertaking. "A shifting veil of shadows", is so beautiful!
WindSong

[Joe Shetina]

Even if I haven't reviewed all of the poems of yours I've read, I enjoy every one of them. I love how descriptive your work is. It makes me feel things that even some of the most renowned poets haven't made me feel.

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing story of desire in your poem. I like how you use the language to express desire and need.
"Instinct wrapped around a veil
of shadows.
Found everything ever wanted. "
Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote