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  • 04/20/2023
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Poetry posted in this category are works of fiction. Names, places, characters, events, and incidents are created by the authors' imaginations or are used fictitiously. Any resemblances to actual persons (living or dead), organizations, companies, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
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Treasures Found - 1. Chapter 1 The Scenic Route

The act of love is a beautiful journey of discovery...

The Scenic Route

 

 

Whether by finger tips

Or tongue

Investigating skin

Through touch and taste

With nostrils flared as they feed

I devour you

Traversing the scenic route

And marveling at how you make me feel

So alive

Emotionally

As much as physically

Whenever our hearts

And bodies

Collide

This must be what God intended

When he made you for me

And me for you

This sublime peace

Mixed with desire

To know more

Feel more

Give more

Share more

Worship

And adore

Each glorious inch

Of perfection

Which responds

With sensual undulations

And sounds

Of lustful appreciation

Tickling my senses

And arousing my need

As I take all you offer

And claim what is mine

 

 

 

 

Haiku

 

No words of wisdom

Can ease the pain of lost love

Until we let go

 

 

Haiku

 

Writing gives and takes

Leaving us empty or full

Until the next time

 

 

Haiku

 

Red wine on my tongue

Sweetens such bitter sadness

Temporarily

 

 

Haiku

 

Sunshine is a gift

On days the gloom permeates

My every thought

 

 

Haiku

 

Fireflies flicker

Within a brain sick of snow

And I am ready

 

 

Haiku

 

I look at my hands

And see my dear grandmother

Rubbing her age spots

 

 

Haiku

 

Nature holds its breath

Letting harshness crescendo

Teaching us patience

 

 

Haiku

 

The last time for us

While bittersweet to recall

Inhabits my dreams

 

 

Haiku

 

Solitude feeds thoughts

Which turn to cravings for you

But I am alone

 

 

Haiku

 

Love often brings pain

The ache of which can’t compare

To that first wallop of joy

 

 

Haiku

 

Peace can clash with love

In a never ending war

Forcing us to choose

Thank you for reading these offerings. Please do your part to support the 2023 Poetry Anthology, and all the hard work that goes into the writing and the organizing of it. Cheers!
Copyright © 2023 Headstall; All Rights Reserved.
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Poetry posted in this category are works of fiction. Names, places, characters, events, and incidents are created by the authors' imaginations or are used fictitiously. Any resemblances to actual persons (living or dead), organizations, companies, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
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6 hours ago, centexhairysub said:

WOW, The Scenic Route was just brilliant.  So descriptive and hot and sweet and so much more, just truly wonderful.

I lived all the Haikus but the first was was so true...

Thanks, centex! I appreciate you taking the time to share such encouraging thoughts. The scenic route is always the best route to take. :)  Just so you know, there are two more collections to publish over the next two days, so please return if you can. Cheers! Gary. :hug: 

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12 minutes ago, Parker Owens said:

The Scenic Route is bewitching and beautiful.  Your observations in Haiku form were like single bell-like notes sounded by a wind chime. I was especially taken by the connection drawn between your hands and your grandmother's.

Thank you, Parker. Bewitching is good. The Haiku form is one of my favorites so I appreciate that you saw them they way you did. Two more chapters are yet to post... Cheers! :hug: 

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The scenic route is an often used expression among my friends and family used sometimes in awe, jest, or even describing fun. You added yet another factor and/or element with your sensitive, playful, and sweet poem. Thank you, Gary.

Your haikus made me pause and reflect. The second resonates with me, the fifth speaks of so much more than the few words indicate. It's perfect.

The seventh and eighth made my heart stumble.

Thank you for these, Gary. :hug:

 

  

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7 hours ago, Aditus said:

The scenic route is an often used expression among my friends and family used sometimes in awe, jest, or even describing fun. You added yet another factor and/or element with your sensitive, playful, and sweet poem. Thank you, Gary.

Your haikus made me pause and reflect. The second resonates with me, the fifth speaks of so much more than the few words indicate. It's perfect.

The seventh and eighth made my heart stumble.

Thank you for these, Gary. :hug:

 

  

Yeah, the scenic route can mean many things to each of us. This poem was inspired by a private moment's jest recalled. So happy to hear you found it playful and sweet. I'm not surprised the second Haiku resonated with you. :yes:  Thanks for reading, and for your kind words, Adi. Apparently I did something wrong in the posting, so chapter two was posted just now, and chapter three will publish tomorrow if I don't screw it up. :)  Cheers! :hug: 

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43 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Just wonderful Peom's. The Scenic Route was beautiful. I love the pictures they paint with colorful words just great!

Thank you very much, my dear friend. I'm happy to hear you like these, and found beauty in "The Scenic Route". Haiku are a great way to express thoughts, and I enjoy the conciseness of the form. Cheers... Gary.... :hug: 

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19 minutes ago, dughlas said:

To have traveled The Scenic Route is to marvel at the beauty of loves form.

Your haiku struck several chords with me. Most notably your grandmother's age spots. I remember them on my own grandma's hands, see them now on mum's.

Namasté bro.

Yes, it definitely is. What is wonderful about love is that perfection can come in any form, and it is the feelings we carry and share that makes someone perfect. Your first sentence says that beautifully.

The age spot Haiku is a special one for me too. The last time I saw my grandmother, she was constantly rubbing hers, and staring at them as if fascinated. She was a strong, sometimes harsh woman, but I loved her dearly. 

Peace and love, my friend. Cheers, and thanks for this. :hug: 

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1 minute ago, ReaderPaul said:

Very well done, @Headstall.  Had most of the poetry I have read over the years was of this quality, I would love poetry.  As it is, the quality of poems on GA have been much above what I was used to.

I really enjoyed these, Gary.

Thank you so much, Paul! Yes, there are truly talented poets on GA, and I am pleased beyond measure you consider me one of those. I love poetry... though I do agree there is a lot of poetry that, personally, I don't connect with... so your reading and leaving me such positive thoughts of mine gives credence to my sometimes tortured efforts. You are very kind. :hug:  

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19 minutes ago, Bill W said:

The Scenic Route was beautiful and lovingly written, and very erotic at times.  Well done, Gary. 

And the haikus were like little snapshots of life.  I truly enjoyed them.  

Thank you, Bill, for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. So glad you enjoyed the Haiku. I love writing them... they require conciseness of expression, and that is a challenge for me. :P 

The Scenic Route is one I believe many can understand and relate to. Cheers! Gary. :hug: 

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