In Such Dreams ⁓ (sensual)

Eights 'n Sixes

You stood right here before me, Dear …

shone with the brightest glow,

I was aware that everywhere

our world began to slow.

This timeless space became your grace …

it was right then I knew;

life sparkled fine, like ancient wine,

each sip a taste of You.

Lips softly meet, such flavors sweet,

the universe our world …

in every place I saw your face,

my senses all unfurled.

You smelled of spice, like paradise …

when we touched, hot sparks flew;

’twas then we kissed, a gentle mist

of stardust’s golden hue

fell all around … there was no sound,

except your tender sighs.

You took my hand, then bade me stand,

looked deep into my eyes:

A gentle stroke, each word you spoke,

calmed down my every fear …

with much in-store, I wanted more,

down your cheek rolled a tear.

With care I asked, “Has sorrow passed?”

You smiled and touched my face;

“No, my sweet man, love has began,”

took me in warm embrace,

“as passions grow, my rivers flow,

alluring you to me;

aching pure bliss, I crave your kiss …

yearn our sweet ecstasy.”

Your hem lifted, I was gifted

when you laid softly down.

The spell then broke when I awoke,

“Ahhh, in such dreams I’d drown.”

Richard W. Jenkins

©2015

Author's Note

Eights 'n Sixes
Original form created by
Richard W. Jenkins
© 1 Apr 1987

Any number of 4-line verses about anything:
Aligned left or centered.

Syllable count per verse:
8/6/8/6

Rhyme scheme:
xxxaxxxa
xxxxxb
xxxcxxxc
xxxxxb

xxxdxxxd
xxxxxe
xxxfxxxf
xxxxxe

Etc...

Picture/image, from Wikimedia Commons.

I gladly welcome constructive critique! : )

Reviews

[dr ak]

This poem has put spellbound on me. This poem is the epitome of passion,infinite love, intensity and deep emotions. The way you put life in the words makes my soul lively and mesmerized. This is the best poem i have come across in a while. Keep it up. You are one hell of perfect poet, no doubt about it 😊

[Richard🖌]

Hi-ya, Doc! : )
What a pleasure and honor to receive such a banner review for a first read of my poems.
I hope you'll enjoy any others as much as you seem to have this one.

Thank you for the expressed appreciation, enjoyment, and praise … blessings! ⁓ Richard

[Lydia Shutter]

Such an elegantly sensual write. The romance flows through every line. The rhyming and rhythm are spot on! The imagery is splendid throughout. A real pleasure to read! Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Dear Lydi ; it is a pleasure to please someone as sweet as you are, as generous, appreciative, and praising, too.
You have me blushing,and I love it … um!

Big hugs! ~ Richard

[Lydia Shutter]

How sweet you are. Thank you for the two thank yous! :)

[Richard🖌]

Sigh!
Lydi, you speak with an angel's tongue straight unto my heart with the gifts of praise, appreciation, and encouragement so skillfully laid over this hopefully humble bard, M'Dear Lady.

The "pleasure" is certainly shared with a sense of great happiness … thank you ever-so gratefully and warmly, Dear Lydi! ~ Richard

[~]

Dreams like this, that overcome our senses, and batter down poor heart's defenses, should not only pertain to the times when our eyes are closed. An enchanting tale of passion and love whispered in your best subdued tones. The affection you describe tethers the heart of the reader to picture perfect love and care.
Lovely as always :D

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly, gratefully, and appreciatively, Dear MS!
Your touch is such I feel a need to dance from the subtly warm nudges of inspiration your words (sweet, amorous confessions) blend into my ever simmering ink — I could not agree more … surprise-surprise! ; )
How I love and adore the ways in which your comments speak with charm I cannot resist, or want to.

Lovely, as always … hugs to You, MS! ~ Richard

[~]

And so are your responses to your readers. Your words are like a magnet that attracts our hearts. :D

[Richard🖌]

No one makes me understand this sensation better than You~*

[~]

smiling *** :D

[Annie Gryphon]

Ah, i'm glad you changed your mind and did it again. I love your poems so much. Again that nice rhythm, almost a song, and a sweet romantic story, indeed too perfect to be real. And you always create images with only a few words. Never stop writing, dear Barde Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Sweet Annie,
Reviews like yours i could live on, and be inspired to write a new poem every day. Your lovely touches of praise and appreciation sweep through me with delight, shifting my day from overcast to a mellow glow of softness.

Yes, M'dear, the olde pen was dancing all around to write something this morning, so i relented and took it into hand for a spell, sharing one of my dreams in this sensually scintillating little verse.

How thrilled I am you enjoyed this one so very much, Annie, and all my poems, as-well.
Warmest hugs and sweetest blessings to you, M'Lady! ~ Richard : )