~How shall I pen thee?

COLLABORATION ~ Frieda & Jack

How shall I pen thee, let me cipher the ways

pure bliss wafting on crystalline seascapes

ravishing the cerulean ripples of time's eye

deep and darkly ranges of mountainous clouds

devoured by eclipses of the moon's rage

 

lyrical verse of a rhythm’d release floating on

sweet chorded ventures in breath-taking time

sheet music love letters tossed to the deep

sandcastle dream waves now captured

in sunset wisdom, tangerine promises whispered

 

 Waltzing on thin ice whilst reaching the stars

dancing under sunbursts crushing burn

you surrendered your heart within my hands

stepping outside reality's gated bridges

i'm flying loftily high on your script'd tunes

 

melting, moon beam reflections in your eyes

pouring into me, slowly, sweetly as I blush

rose garden pastels on your lips…quivering

melodies of autumn leaf descent, lilting fantasies float,

resting within the crescendo of your love  

Author's Note

Reviews

[Tam Warink]

In every age there is a mechanic determinism that imposes itself upon the art and artist that abides in that sliver of time. It is as though lesser Vermeers have rallied in support of guilders and in so doing have provided bread to the sellers of minerals and oil - the ingredients that grind true art into a framed submission. Every painting has its flaws otherwise it would not be human. This is very human.

100 pearl earrings

[Frieda P]

Wow Tam, you've left me speechless, your review is poetry in motion, thanks from the bottom of my heart...muchly appreciated my sweet friend.

[icelandicblue]

I must say that was one of the most beautiful reviews I have read.

[Frieda P]

I so agree......

[Chris]

Some moments ARE the times we get to remember later... this is one. Twined hearts.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Chris, care for a cuppa?

[Chris]

Always! And it hasn't snowed today!

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Nice collaboration from two brilliant poets. Excellent metaphors.

Well-penned!

[Frieda P]

Thanks Dhaye!

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

"How shall I pen thee" indeed! You two have blown me away yet again. It's hard to tell that these words are borne from two separate fountains...bravo!

[Frieda P]

Thanks for the glowing review Travis, jazz'd you enjoyed our collaboration!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Who couldn't enjoy it? Lol

[Frieda P]

Smiling, you've warmed this chilly morning. :-)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Cup of coffee warm, or sweater warm? ;)

[Frieda P]

Six of one, half dozen of the other. ;-)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Now, you've got me smiling like a fool. Lol

[Frieda P]

Not a bad thang this time of the morn. ;-)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Not a bad thing at all. ;)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow, what an interesting blend of softness and rage...serene imagery mixed with cutting imgery...

life, yes..it is thin ice at times...but worth the skating...

[Frieda P]

A wow from you means a lot jacob, thanks so much.

[Praveeta]

Truly sensational. Every line is beautifully crafted. Excellent piece.

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Praveeta, muchly appreciated.

[Praveeta]

My pleasure.

[Marie]

Elizebeth Barret Browning would be so proud...

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Marie. Happy you enjoyed our poem tonight.

[Frieda P]

Thanks again Marie...

[emmajoy]

Beautiful, Perfect. A master class in how to. More words from me can't make your combined words more anything so..

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much sweet Garden Girl. It was my gift to be able to write with my fantastic friend Frieda.

[emmajoy]

That doesn't surprise me one teeny teeny bit. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

With each collaboration, it becomes more and more seamless. Your pens seem to sing with one voice in this one, beautifully written you two!

[Frieda P]

Awh Rita, what a sweet thing to say. Jack writes his part so effortlessly it seems, makes it so pleshare our work, thanks so much.

[Frieda P]

that was supposed to be pleasurable, dang site....

[Jack...]

I can assure you Rita, the pleshare is all mine when writing with Frieda. Thanks so much.

[Frieda P]

You two did again such a good job, here, wow.... heavy sighs.....

The words flow so wonderfully into each other, you two styles are born to work together .... I enjoy every sentence. Could I live here for a while? ;)

- Elisa xx

[Frieda P]

Ha sure, curl up on the sofa, care for a mixed drink or some hot tea? Thanks Eli, just love that you feel so comfy here my sweet friend. ;-) xo

I'm on my way... lol :D I so do... I've missed so much lately! ♥

P.s. some hot tea would be lovely!! xxxx

[Frieda P]

Kettle's on...I've missed a lot too, we'll do catch up over tea. ;-) xo

Sounds fantastic.... thanks love! ;-) I will bring some Italian foodies too xo

[Frieda P]

Perfecto! You always do it up best. :-) xo

Oh but so do you!!! tesoro! xo

[Jack...]

Hey, don't forget me...I could go for a couple of tea right now. Thanks so much sweet Elisa.

Ooooh ofcourse not Jack! :D:D You are a part of these two Sisters on the couch!!!! much love to you my dear friends, and until tomorrow xxxx

[Jack...]

Or a cup or a couple of cups :)

I'm such a tea person he he.... love to drink much of it :) so yes please!