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I like to watch you,
asleep on your side, facing me...

Reading you like a tome of forbidden knowledge -
traversing each line
deciphering every curvature of the semi-colons in the corners of your eyes

Confined within the parentheses of hidden emotions
that shine through that armor you cling to so tightly even in repose.
The unguarded dusky light of your soul shining through

Lips, poised as if about to kiss...

I watch you stir into the small cupped petal of your ear.
I gently stroke your hair - ritualistically massaging your scalp until I can see the return -

The receding into the formless waves of deeper tranquility.
The voyage of your slumber continues across oceans in a universal sea of your consciousness.

You fix a course onto the sheeted, dark continent of my body....


© 2008 AdrianJ

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On Monday June 30th, 2008, MindRape (861) writes:
very touching and sweet....I wonder do you share your poetry with her?


On Tuesday June 24th, 2008, DIATRICUS (84) writes:
a fascinating work -- one of your finest yet...


On Sunday June 22nd, 2008, Alanarchy (1703) writes:
The last four lines. That's the heart and soul of this one, for me anyway. Beautifully composed.


On Sunday June 22nd, 2008, Amaryllis (148) writes:
Love this


On Sunday June 22nd, 2008, Scarrzz (145) writes:
Unless this is pure imagination, I see what you think of her from your words. I am glad that you have her, and I hope she knows she is blessed with heart-love. Not everyone gets more than need-love. The old saying is somewhat inaccurate. I believe beauty is in the HEART of the beholder. Nice word picture.


On Monday June 23rd, 2008, AdrianJ (50) writes:
It's imaginary reality, if you will...When I fall in love with someone, I want to know their soul. I used to think that it was a measure of self-providence, collecting weaknesses to use at a later time when things are not as tranquil now. However, for some odd reason, I am disarmed by this creature and find her ever-fascinating...


On Monday June 23rd, 2008, AdrianJ (50) writes:
Flawed, vindictive, vicious, jealous, petty, arrogant, stubborn, self-destructive nature and all...


On Sunday June 22nd, 2008, The Zebra Warrior (2404) writes:
an unusual angle on an age-worn topic; some of the rhetoric I found a touch...unneccesary? Such as the "semi-colons" and the 'parenthetical' line which was tough to chew, perhaps shorter line breaks might have helped? However, technically it's not my bag but I liked the imagination behind it, regardless..Col :D


On Sunday June 22nd, 2008, AdrianJ (50) writes:
Agreed. Economy serves better here. Did some re-stylizing for clarity as well as aesthetics. Note: powerful sleeping drugs and poetic thought don't mix - the drugs end up being rendered useless by the relentless.


On Sunday June 22nd, 2008, urbanhumility (1377) writes:
soulful, in every word written........touching



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