Bitter blossoms believe not in intangible ideas, in concepts,
in reveries that last;
believe not autumn has power to lift the most severed of hearts—
I am ridiculously optimistic,
softening the edge of ebony night, unafraid of the world,
there isn’t a solution
that can’t be expressed with a mathematical equation,
no matter the skepticism of one observing,
every once in a while, the world will push you past your limits;
remember to breathe,
to sift through the madness and the broken parts.
You are fire, feel the warmth within—you are water, wind,
soul on earth,
remember there is much that reminds you are capable.
Bitter blossoms believe not in discarding,
believe not in letting go of that which no longer serves—
his demeanor calm has me believing,
has me writing odes, writing sonnets to fruit of sakura,
it’s funny, a few years ago I wouldn’t have imagined
it to be possible;
do you believe, wrapped in tight embrace, in touch of breath,
in conversation?
Do you believe the right person can make you bloom at 4AM?
Salted these tears turn saccharine at mere mention of hope
in context,
it only begins when we allow our minds to perceive;
when we allow our minds to perceive.
Bitter blossoms believe not in love, believe not in sweet impossible;
I fell asleep within minutes,
indulging in delicate scent that emerged from his collarbone—
an infusion of leather notes using a blend of flowers, leaves
and woods,
I covet him like a rain-filled cloud, there is no greater hunger
than this,
no greater satisfaction than to fall deeper—
lashes lowered upon skin gentle, leaving behind plethora of
emotions to unravel,
this isn’t something one can be confused about.
Bitter blossoms believe not.
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Oh my!
” I am ridiculously optimistic,
softening the edge of ebony night, unafraid of the world,”
Ah yes….I do find you optimistic in your wonderfully romantic poetry.
That last stanza is breathtaking….I swoon reading it!
PS: Love this song by Cher!
Thank you so much, my dearest Lillian 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
(and thank you for the glorious prompt) 🌹
This is so lush and romantic. I do believe, I do! I love your use of all the senses here, Sanaa, and that longing like a rain-filled cloud – lovely.
Thank you so much, Sarah 😀 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤️
This is so wonderful and optimistic… the bitterness has to give way finally to the lushness of a wonderful embrace… love it.
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
This verse is great: “there isn’t a solution that can’t be expressed with a mathematical equation,
no matter the skepticism of one observing” Since I like numerology, this spoke to me! It’s a hidden code of sorts, but the mystics read it. You have to let go of the bitterness to comprehend! 💗
Thank you so much, Tricia 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
“I am ridiculously optimistic”: Sanaa, there is a freedom to believe in that. Loved the lush sensual imagery and the passion which it spells so beautifully.
pax,
dora
Thank you so much, Dora 😀 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤️
You are “prompt perfect”. Your huge serving of regaining romantic momentum was lovely and fun.
Thank you so much, Glenn 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
Luv the strength of your optimism. Bravo how you stayed within your romantic niche.
Much💖love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
Much love back..
Ahhh – so much passion, so sensuous, so tender, so beautiful, so Sanaa! Gorgeous writing my friend. You made me remember the “falling” phase of being in love. I am jealous… 🙂
Thank you so much, Rob 😀 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤️
Sanaa, I love the consistent lustful, romantic thread running through many of your poems! This is so sweet – it just makes me happy for you <3
-David
Thank you so much, Ben 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
This so very romantic, Sanaa! I just love optimism and sensuousness running through your verse! Gorgeous!! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Punam 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
Every word of your poem reeks life!! I love these lines. Hope is my word!
“Salted these tears turn saccharine at mere mention of hope
in context,
it only begins when we allow our minds to perceive; when we allow our minds to perceive.
Thank you so much, Mary 😀 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤️
The language in this poem is so gorgeous. And “Believe” is such a great song!
Thank you so much, Jewish Young 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
I loved this line – ‘Bitter blossoms believe not in love, believe not in sweet impossible’ which is a good reason to avoid bitterness. Well done.
Thank you so much, Christopher 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
The romantic passion was beautiful to read, and expressed in wonderful way, but I also found real philosophy in this poem, that held and captivated, soothed, and for that I enjoyed it at another level too. I shall pop by to read a few more in a few days…thank you, so much.
Thank you so much, Ain 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️