Flames

Flames,

softly dance,

keeping time with our shadows.

Your touch softer still,

than your whispers to my heart.

Mornings come and go,

the good mingled with the not.

But the keeper of the flame,

erases, all, but,

the embrace of our love.

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Such a beautiful, heart-filling picture you've selected, Cherrie🥂

I love romantic poems -- especially, those that metaphorically speak to the core of sensual desire and tenderness of the heart.
Yes … like the fireplace flame, once lovemaking is sated to a flicker, the enfolding caress of memory's warm afterglow burns eternally.

Love it, Cherrie ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Richard:)
I think your review might be better than the poem:)
I wanted to capture the feel of the dancing light and shadows, plus I still wanted to keep it simple.

[Richard🖌]

Ya did good.

[Robert Trakofler]

the first lines of your poem that dance of shadows on wall silhouettes behind a candle lights touch just melted me into my seat just grand visions painted in this short piece... a gem!!!! Mon Cherrie a gem

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) silhouetted shadows are romantic, when you can catch them. :)
thank you Robert
I was thinking about changing
than your whispers> to my heart=
to
whispers (upon my skin).

[Robert Trakofler]

its perfect oh wait so is skin it is a sensory delight!!!

[Danny Metcalfe]

Lovely little poem. I can feel the flames of passion in this piece. The more you read it, the warmer our heart becomes.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Danny:)

[Lorry]

Am reading the layers within, of hope within the struggle that life can become in normal circumstances, never mind the here and now, as the flame brightens, dwindles, splutters and coughs, but doesn't go out.
Through thick and thin, it still gives light and warmth, even in these darkest of days.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I completely missed your review and I agree that time can dilute the flame if we aren't careful

[Lorry]

It happens to us all Cherrie, which reminds me to check and see if I've missed any lately.
Ps... Santa says its okay too and not a naughty list offence 😉

[Cherrie Palmer]

That was a close call. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the flame burns with passion....but after the passion the real love is evidenced by the warmth that still exists, when hearts intertwine...

beautifully written, short piece, Cherrie.
j.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Jacob:)

[Cherrie Palmer]

And I agree the true depths of love comes with time.