Love Poem: Bardenesque
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Written by: Sandra Adams

Bardenesque

these clouds
dangling about the moon
tinged with the pearlescent glow of a fading sun
have my thoughts twirling in my mind
awakening memories

i slip away
into the darkness of eventide
eyes closed
wondering if it's you
touching me
through this muggy air
as i twist
this crimped up hair
half kept
atop my head

i can hear the thrum
of whispers
and old guitars
in faded love songs
now beckoning me
to sing along

like a teenager
plumb crazy in love
i succumb once again
to your touch

the tang of your lips
lingers on mine
as this wind pauses
between gusts
memories erupt
thrusting forward
like a feral cat
into darkness
claws drawn
against bare skin
leaving me breathless
like this howling wind

the clouds drift
as my eyes open
glowing like this moon


april 13, 2021
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