She is what love is...

She is what love is...

A Poem by willweb
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“The city is cold and damp, but she is the fire burning in the vest pocket of my heart” - Willweb

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The naked skyline falls into a quiet darkness,

slick sidewalks and flickering street lights bid farewell

as I enter the elevator to her loft, fifth floor

My day was long, but worth it, she makes it worth it

The hallway is silent… I knock lightly, no answer,

letting myself in, I see her through the open glass doors

 

I let her hear my footsteps…
a slow drizzle shimmers on the big city
Her perfume tempts my senses as she
peers from the balcony’s iron rail
into the vast cavern of sleeping buildings…
like a rose petal hourglass

She feels me…closer…her black dress and red heels
against the dark backdrop of
dreary skies silhouette her beauty,
she is a poem waiting to be read,
a song you can’t get out of your head
or would want to

I place my arms about her waist,
she turns, moist ruby lips infectious,
eyes hiding her story find mine,
the rain falling like diamond tear drops
decorates her cheeks as she smiles
and my heart is flooded with light

We embrace, a deep passionate kiss,
locked in haunting silence,
speaking louder than any words,
all that was cold becomes warm
as moisture seeps, dampening my skin,
and I don’t care

She is what love is…
a hot cup of coffee on a frigid winter day,
a cool breeze in the middle of August,
a beautiful delicate flower
blooming from a crack in the asphalt
on that long, endless highway of life…and she is mine

 

 

 

© 2015 willweb


Author's Note

willweb
My attempt to write one in a Mickey Spillane style.


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Featured Review

Woo...I adore this. The essence of your poem is intoxicating Will, you really get that breezy 40's vibe, oozes sensuality and the music is perfectly suited...this cinematic scene plays out so enticingly, my favorite of yours, magnifico! You gave me the quivers...took my breath away.

'vest pocket of my heart, how clever. :)

100 diamond tear drops

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

willweb

9 Years Ago

Thanks so very much Frieda. I am thrilled you liked this one, it was very special to me.
TL Boehm

9 Years Ago

Miss you dear Frieda.
Einstein Noodle

9 Years Ago

tomorrow is Frieday ... :( do come back!



Reviews

Just lovely
How every word comes to life

Posted 1 Year Ago


willweb

1 Year Ago

Thanks Nooni, I am happy you enjoyed this.
I love this, Will. It oozes of a Hollywood Noir, the black and white classics that made the forties the vintage years we now look back on. It made lighting a cigarette an art, and with lips like Laureen Bacall's, how could Bogie resist? You really nailed the ambience, Will. I felt like a voyeur the whole time I was reading, and every line pulled me in a little more than the one before. Wow, you really slipped us a "Mickey"!

Posted 1 Year Ago


willweb

1 Year Ago

Yay, I am so thrilled you enjoyed this. I had a feeling you might. But, I was hoping you would say, .. read more
Ah, the music is perfect for this very romantic piece; I could see them dancing in the big city in a small club in midtown... but I feel like I'm watching them on the balcony with your arms embracing her, then a passionate kiss... and whatever comes next doesn't matter because your vivid images explain everything.... this is beautiful....
Best, B

Posted 1 Year Ago


willweb

1 Year Ago

Thanks so much Betty. Glad you liked the poem and the music. I love the instrumental and looked for .. read more
Betty Hermelee

1 Year Ago

you're very welcome Will;
Best, B.
An older poem out for an airing. What a piece of treasure this is. Pleased I had the opportunity to read your stanzas will. Top notch writing. Filled with sensuality, longing and beautiful imagery. Love your summing up in the final stanza. Bravo.

Chris

Posted 1 Year Ago


willweb

1 Year Ago

Thank you so much Chris. I really appreciate you reading this and leaving such a nice comment. Somet.. read more
Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

I do it myself will. I try and bring some of the older writes out, particularly when my muse is bein.. read more
Really love this and the beautiful imagery you've brought to life. At first, I felt as though I were witnessing a scene I shouldn't be. But then as I kept reading, the imagery became more vivid, I could see those red lips and feel the rain, and finally the last paragraph, those are such grand comparisons. It flows like silken bedsheets sliding off a bed. Surely a favorite.

Posted 3 Years Ago


willweb

3 Years Ago

Thanks so much. This is an older piece, I haven't been here in years. I am glad you stopped by to re.. read more
How gorgeous! Such detail into the journey and surrender of love...beautifully worded and told, warm and tale like...loved this hon xo

Posted 9 Years Ago


it was a greezy night filled with wet cigarette butts and ash trays .. i couldn't put it together enough to know what to do .. so i go now to read your poem when the music stops ;)

well done .. i am caught in the spell .. but Mickey knows it will end some day .. in a not so good night :)

nice job .. light and very entertaining and nice music choice for sure!
E.

Posted 9 Years Ago


willweb

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much E. I appreciate your kindness.
I am so sorry to see that you have closed your profile. I've been here since 2007 and i only did that once. Nobody noticed. So I never did it again. I will miss you.

Posted 9 Years Ago


willweb

9 Years Ago

Thanks for noticing. I'm sure you were the only one who did. :) Thank you TL.
Good description m friend. You create a perfect vision with the strong description.
"She is what love is…
a hot cup of coffee on a frigid winter day,
a cool breeze in the middle of August,
a beautiful delicate flower
blooming from a crack in the asphalt
on that long, endless highway of life…and she is mine"
Good music and amazing poetry. Thank you for sharing the outstanding music and words.
Coyote



Posted 9 Years Ago


willweb

9 Years Ago

Thank you so very much my friend. Have fun.
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

You are welcome.
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dan
Will, The thread of wonderful imagery running through the poem's entirety carries this along like a boat on a calmly flowing river. Mickey Spillane would have loved this write, you've done him proud. Great write, Will. take care...dan

Posted 9 Years Ago


willweb

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much Dan That means a lot.

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