Sensuous

 

(image by Loie Hallowell)

Sensuous

cod .............salted, 

dried and packed in

wooded treasure boxes with 

sliding wood lids

I kept things in there once. 

Things like a pair of red dice,

my lucky rabbits foot ... the real one;

A couple baseball cards ... rubber bands, tacks

And     .......................             dreams of women.

Purring warm with the

fluidity of solids ..........with glow

conscious and alive in my hands 

hands cupped and spooning

a table for two

sun baked linen 

shaken to clothe flat quiet table

curves of warm cherry wood legs crevassed behind blue eyes

 minds ....and .... hands 

                                      exploring

so many forks for one meal

(I don't know what they're all for)

red cream 

smooth flow 

radiates radish sauces

star veins pink when opened

over smooth and rippling dimples

fitted as one

a table for two .........................sensuous.

09/2020

E.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Temperance]

I went searching to find more of your great poetry to read and absorb. I think of it as a courtesy to one I respect so.. I stumbled on this one and, I am so glad I did! I love the sax! I am a fan of smooth jazz myself and this is an excellent selection for your poem. It has quite the sensual mood to it. I think every kid has some kind of box they kept their treasures in. Mine was a cigar box. Don't know where it came from. You have done a wonderful job in taking this through different moments in your thoughts and dreams. Moving from childhood to adulthood while doing it. Hands cupped and spooning a table for two..... I like that line. Minds and hands exploring....so many forks for one meal.... It's as if you fade in and out of being with a woman privately in an intimate setting and then dining in a nice restaurant with linen tablecloths and finery. I have enjoyed this read as I read it multiple times. Great work, Mr. E. Temp

[Einstein Noodle]

what a treat to read this review, Temp! i am thoroughly gratified and humbled at the same time ... it is extra special you took time to look, choose and read ... more than once .. thank you so much for your courtesy .. it is a blessing and kindness many share .. right here at the Cafe' :)
E.

[Temperance]

You are quite welcome. I hope you will do the same in return. T.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I had a box like this...baseball cards, boy scout handbook, Eagle badge,
Rock collection...imaginings of Judy Fracaro whom I loved from afar in grade school but never had the courage to tell her.....and damn...we had a reunion and i was going to tell her then so we could have a good laugh over it...but she died of cancer before the reunion...she will never know that I kept thoughts of her in that box...
I wonder if she ever noticed me?
maybe I needed a rabbit's foot...might have brought me good luck with her.
You take me on such a nostalgia trip here...
I love saving old things...my dad's penny collection which he gave me...it means so much to have that of his...he collected those...he's gone, but that part of him remains with me.
I have really old photos in an old album my mom gave me.
Relatives i never knew...ones who died before I was born...my mom's mom, my dad's dad...
and the photo in my avatar of my mom and me when I was 10 days old.
keepsakes are priceless....the ones that can only be measured by the heart....
this poem is amazing...and damn...my mom did teach me which one was the shrimp fork, but when I was older than 10 days.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

wow jacob! thanks so much for sharing your memories .. couldn't receive a better review than to have placed you in your own place in the poem... Rosemary Scott ... she was my dreamboat! i finally wrote her a love letter (maybe in 4 or 5th grade) in invisible ink that i bought at Ed Guthe's Hobby Store ;) she asked me if i had written it with lemon juice and i was so flustered .. the note was anonymous and i actually didn't use lemon juice and so denied it .. plus we were all walking together .. her with her group and i with mine .. very embarrassing getting called out by a girl in front of my buddies ..that's so sad you did not get the chance to talk to Judy about it..i'm sure you both would have had a good chuckle ... family pictures are priceless as you say, jacob ... we are fortunate to have them .. thanks again for sharing this review ... blessings on ya
E.

[Lorry]

What a wonderfully expressive piece E, that surprises and conjures images of a box of dreams and hopes, memories and delights treasured.
Have an old box with old concert tickets and little mindings that evoke such wonderful memories, moreso for the fact that I lost most of everything in a fire a few years back, bur fate left it intact, which considering it's made of wood, only adds another memory to it, as well as a slight smoky smel.
There's even a wine label from a posh meal with too much cutlery too. Wish I pinched a spoon now 😀
A wonderful piece, that lets me wander your wanderings, while remembering our own.

[Einstein Noodle]

that .... is beautiful sir! i couldn't feel more happy and gratified by your review .. that you let it take you to your own places is fantastic for me .. your wooden box truly is a treasure itself .. its survival through the fire pretty incredible .. thanks so much for reading and reviwing Lorry .. you have made me day :)
E.

[Lorry]

Glad to be of assistance sir 😀

[emmajoy]

You've created a rich, colourful and delicious feast, here, Mr. Noodle! You've not over-seasoned your phrases or accentuated the wooden boxes in a state of sensuous awareness, You inevitably write with fine phrasing.. and in this case, tastefully. ' a table for two - baked linen - shaken to clothe flat quiet table - curves of warm cherry wood legs - crevassed behind blue eyes - minds ....and ... '

and.. my kind of music!

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhhh Emmajoy! you brought tinglies to me face ... i am so happy for this review! glad you like it ma'am! truly am :)

[emmajoy]

Read again and still give it A+ .. inevitably find something special in your words.
My muse has off and awayed right now., That said, gives me the chance to read and review more whenever i can, Take care, keep safe as safe, please.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I do believe you are a magic man. That jazz, infused with your concoction of sensual play and passion has me melted down, like butter on toast! I could listen to this for days on end...thank you for the dance!

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhhhh dahlink Kelly Scheppers .. you once again grace the Cafe' and my pages .. so glad you are here .. and thank you for taking time and a most gratifying review .. that jazz really is excellent isn't it?! peace on Earth dear friend .. peace and love :)
E.

[Neville]

Just popped back for a bit of poetic self indulgence Gene ... Yes sir.. tis still bril :)

[Einstein Noodle]

Nev my friend! thank you triple time sir .. thank you and thank you .. for being here at the Cafe' and all you do here ...
E.

[Neville]

and back at you Gene n truly.... 😎👍🍷

[Neville]

No pressure.. but I'm just gonna keep turning up here like a bad penny and lavishing positives in these little rectangular boxes until ya post another gem :) )))

[Einstein Noodle]

you are a fine friend indeed Nev! i just am not motivated ... i do have a few things in the works .. incubating i guess ;} be well brother!

[Neville]

I must spend more time elsewhere and doing other stuff too mate .. Doctors orders ... :)
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I must spend more time elsewhere and doing other stuff too mate .. Doctors orders ... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

are you making your eyeball weary?? better listen to that Doc sir! find your pace ... don't end up not being here at all my friend

[Neville]

................aye aye sir
:)

[Pete]

great write. a smorgasbord of sentiment, a buffet of feelings and memories. you've certainly done the cooking and set the table. i take it that there was plenty of room in that box and at the table for those dreams of women. as i read i was reminded of the song by sinatra - luck be a lady tonight. this was a pleasantly different and i enjoyed it. the tiny fork is for the shrimp right? ... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha i suppose it is sir ... for the shrimp .. like i say ... i don't really know :))))))))))))))))))))))))) thanks for taking time Pete .. really glad you enjoyed .. my Da use to get salted Cod fish in those boxes ... when empty and aired out real good .. i got them for my "treasures" .. there was enough room for those .. and more ;)
E.

[Sami Khalil]

What a wonderful treat. Keep the box handy and close, keep your date close in sensuality, keep the memories close to cherish at a moment's notice. Your poems delve into the precious things and memories and times gone into the psyche sir Einstein. .

[Einstein Noodle]

yeah ... i do get all wrapped up in me nog sometimes ... ;) luv on ya brother!
thank you for stopping by to read and review!
E.

[Sami Khalil]

You are highly welcome and deserving. Peace, love and harmony.

[Robert Trakofler]

what a magnificent thought flow via remembered objects and how you wove them into emotion what a grand juxtaposition mr Einstein

[Einstein Noodle]

high praise coming form the Bunny ;) thanks always for you and your stuff and for visiting these pages .. luv on ya bro!
E.

[Ana Papaya]

Thank you for sharing this treasure box of memories.
I like how they morph and take shape midway, as if the simple everyday things take shape into something beautiful and warm. Something real. Relived

[Einstein Noodle]

as my nog gets older .. and simpler .. i relate to them more :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) thanks dear Ana .. you are a treasure and i'm so glad for your visits and encouraging words .. luv on ya!
E.

[Ana Papaya]

Welcome, E! :)

[X]

Simply sliver of sumptuous:)

[Einstein Noodle]

so nice to have your visit Kira .. will stop by your place presently ... thank you for taking time and sharing your consonance ;) glad you enjoyed