She comes in through my window, dripping
ambrosia and moonlight. I’m feigning sleep,
she draws me out with jasmine scented
kisses. She slips from innocence,
denim and satin, to writhe
down my spine as a shiver.
Promises born in salt and fire
roll with the swell of her breast,
die with the plea turned to ash
on my tongue, with the band
returned to her finger.
Nocking an arrow she raises,
releases; how deeply
her false overture pierces,
I never will,
never will
tell.
Ryan Stone
wow. You’re in rare form here!
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Haha – good form, I hope! Thanks, Mel. I hope you’re well. It’s been awhile 🙂
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Your form is always perfect. I’m doing well now that I have a working laptop again. 🙂 Its former broken state curtailed my blog surfing, alas…
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writhe
down my spine as a shiver….a bit of brilliance! 🙂
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Heya, Holly! Thank you so much. I hope you’ve been happy and well 🙂
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Hi Ryan, I am good! I hope all is well over (under) there! Have a beautiful day! 🙂
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😀
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Fabulous! Every word of it!
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Cheers, mate! Really appreciated 🙂
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Cheers, Ryan!
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Breathlessly seductive. The word decorum is flattering to the imagination and alluring to the senses. You never fail to wrap me around your poetry dear mr. Stone.
Loved it!!!
☺️
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My poetry is flattered to have you wrapped around it, dear Moon. Thank you for your lovely words. I hope all is bright in your world 🙂
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^ ^ You are very welcome and thank you, it is bright and beautiful.
By the way, you are overdue for a reading 😀
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😉
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Don’t just only flash that handsome smile. Get to it! 😀 😀
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Ryan, lovely work, steeped with rich images. “Promises born in salt and fire”, is a stunning line. The poem is magical with dream like qualities, beautiful. Please have a wonderful week. ~ Mia
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Thank you, dear Mia. Your words bring a smile, as always. I hope your week is magic, too 🙂
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You’re welcome Ryan, thank you. 🙂
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Stunning work, Ryan! ❤
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G’day Al. Thanks so much, mate. I appreciate your kindness 🙂
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Powerful, beautiful. Love this, Ryan. I’ve missed your words. 🙂
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Thank you, Emily. My words have missed being missed 😉
I hope you’ve been well 🙂
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Very nice. Bang-o-Rang! to be precise
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Bang-o-rang indeed! Haha, thanks so much Ax. How have you been, mate? It’s been awhile.
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Yes it has brother. Been good. Busy with real life crap. How’s your side doing?
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I hear you, mate. I’m sure one day we’ll be paid to sit and write 😉
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You would 😉
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This is beautiful work. Truly enjoyed reading this prose 🙂
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G’day, Shaun. Thank you for such kindness-truly appreciated 🙂
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Wow amazing. Artemis arriving through the window such art in her seduction, such lust; yet trickery behind her actions.”her dark overture” hurts “pierces” And perhaps, in the end your speaker is ashamed, or perhaps, so angry he was tricked, he will never speak of it. Beautiful Ryan.
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I’m flattered you’ve put so much time into reading and analyzing, Amanda. Thank you! You’re perceptive as always 🙂 I hope you’re well.
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It’s no problem. I always find well written poetry fascinating. I’m well. Hope you are as well Ryan 🙂
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Oh My Goodness!! I’m speechless, well stammering–this is gorgeous, powerful, so finely crafted–I’m “ga-ga” over it.
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Stella! Or should I call you Lady (ga-ga)? 😜
Thank you for such lovely thoughts to start my day with. How are you?
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No–don’t associate me with that woman–arrgghh! How am I? Hmmm…could be better, will be better… thanks so much for asking 🙂 How are you and the boys doing? I’ve not forgotten your phrase about them, that they “drink time like lemonade”…that is another wowza bit; such a poetic dad, I hope they appreciate that aspect of you…as well as many others 🙂
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I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you-get better soon 🙂
The boys are wonderful thanks-they’re my happy place 🙂
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I’m just cranky, is all–“moody old woman”! I can absolutely believe your boys are your happy place–wonderful!! 🙂
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Captivating! I adore Artemis and your beautiful poem! ❤️
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Thanks so much, Jen. Appreciate your kind words, as always.
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Your poetry is always a pleasure to read. ❤️
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Such compelling imagery and rich with emotion – very inspired! I like this poem very much. Thank you.
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Thanks so much! Really great feedback to receive. Truly appreciated 🙂
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