And just like that the ocean unfurled
opening up
to his inquiring brow and steel blue gaze.
She wrote words on waves of wanting,
sustaining a half smile,
a whisper
and pain
hiding behind fuchsia lips;
knowing he understood her both wild and tame.
Photo credits: René Groebli – Eye of Love, Pinterest
Posted for Quadrille #96: Wild Monday @ dVerse Pub
ooooooh. love the subtle sensuality of your piece!!
Thank you so much, Rosemarie 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤
I’ve been holding my breath while reading your quadrille, Sanaa, and now I’m going to let it out I especially love ‘She wrote words on waves of wanting’.
Awwwwww gosh! 💄❤Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you enjoyed it! 💄❤
Oh, this is lovely. Such beautiful imagery.
Also, I really like poems that begin like this–sort of in the action already. 🙂
Thank you so much, Merril 😀 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤
Excellent opening!
Thank you so much, Jane 😀 so good to see you 💄❤
You are the queen of imaging dear poetess
Have a nice week
Much✏love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤
You too, have a wonderful week!
Much❤love
Nice line: “She wrote words on waves of wanting,” with all the “w” sounds.
Thank you so much, Frank 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤
Oh! god, her yearnings …tug at heart….
Thank you so much, Vandana 😀 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤
Beautiful image and beautiful first two lines that sets the scene.
Thank you so much, Lillian 😀 so good to see you 💄❤
The last lines summarize passion for me… all those contrasts
wild and time, fire and ice …
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤
Oooo. Swoony. Wonderful, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, De 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
Your interactions between two so intimate is always a wonderful read. The ebb and flow of your partners is done well, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Joel 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
Love the opening of this excitement-filled poem.
Thank you so much, Sara 😀 so good to see you 💄❤️