Pining

"i love being from the south"

Pining is such an old fashioned word and yet, it is truly my experience. I rock on my front porch, fan myself languidly, and sigh. My desire is that you come sit beside me on my porch swing and hold...

Laying Here Awake

"It has been a long time...."

Laying Here Awake I lay here awake Unable to sleep and I have my Master on my mind, As I do every day. Oh I know it’s "as it should be" And “of course", And all those answers You always...

A River We Can’t Cross

"Lovers who can't reach each other"

A river is between us--too deep and dark and swift to swimand not be swept away.We do not know the river’s source,but there it is--sometimes calm,sometimes raging from a storm.We see each other on our shores,busy in our lives.We wave...

A Personal Ad

"Placng a personal ad and wondering what you're doing"

What was I thinking when I placed that ad, “man seeking woman.” Was I going mad? I never did a thing like that before, but suddenly I opened up the door I’d closed and hung myself out on the line,...

Do To Me

"To my lover..."

This poem only available on Lush Stories. If you are reading it elsewhere, it has been stolen. Strike a match. Kindle the little lantern. Banish the ugly hum of humanity’s obnoxious glare, and leave the little watchlight of flame flickering....

Song of Magic

"there are all kinds of magic"

Lying naked in the leaves outside the garden wall I hear strings and horns in the sound of the limbs blowing, the meandering creek and wind in hollow trees. Your voice sings the melody in a minor key speaking feelings...

Flesh of the Distant Storm

"the storm is far away but still affects life and love"

The rhythm ofstormy surf meeting shorematches the beat of my heartas your handseeks out all my secrets.Your tonguepaints a starry nightover wet, shivering fleshas my legs spreadin welcome.My body begsfor the release you offer.Gauzy curtainsblowing in the heated breezecannot disguise...

Sleepy body and brain float somewhere in that twilight world where my heart is free and love is simple. I pursue you through the deep water, darting in and out like a mermaid as you watch me warily and hide...

The Big Bang

"to know and be known"

tonight I feel your hands touching my face touching my breasts touching my very heart. you have no idea the gift you give me as you show me your true self as you seek to see my true self. the...

A Virgin’s Wish

"What the simple heart desires."

This poem only available on Lush Stories. If you are reading it elsewhere, it has been stolen.I want to catch your gaze acrossA room of other girls; To earn a smile that’s just for me, Your diamond amongst pearls. I...