At dVerse Kim is hosting Poetics with an invitation to write about kissing.
dVerse Poets – Poetics – Prelude to a Kiss
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“Kiss me and you will see how important I am.” Sylvia Plath
Plum Sugar When the plum is ripe I don't cut it nicely, I plunge straight in savouring each piece of soft, deep, red flesh so sweet upon my hungry lips, until, finally the centre is sundered, caressed, its juice surrendered, devoured, for all its worth, and I ache for more, an always kiss, never ending. Copyright 2023 ©️Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®️
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exploring with the senses – oral delights of the fruity flesh are just as sensual and interesting as any old-fashioned kiss, perhaps even more honest, even if more messy, because there’s that greedy need of one-to-one intimacy; wonderful exploration in the poem
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Yes, I love double meanings and this was my moment, thank you so much for sharing.
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I love the sweetness and ripeness of your poem, Paul, which drips through all the lines. A gorgeous metaphor that can also be read as a poem to the humble plum. I love the sounds in the lines:
‘…finally the centre is
sundered, caressed,
its juice surrendered,
devoured…’
Yes, an ‘always kiss’ is something to be desired.
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Many thanks Kim, I really enjoyed getting into this one.
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Wonderful!
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Thank you very much Paula.
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Hot stuff
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Sending water, I certainly had a glass of water afterwards, took me back, many thanks Ron.
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Reminded of William Carlos Williams’ Plum Poem, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Just_To_Say
and wondering whether your poem also speaks of forbidden fruit, Paul? Sweetest…
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It does indeed speak of forbidden fruit Kathy, many thanks for sharing and for the link too.
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Both sensuous and sensual . . .
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Yes, both , thank you so much Liz.
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You’re welcome, Paul.
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Almost sounds dangerous… lol 😂 and delicious
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Spot on, both – yes indeed.
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My goodness this is incredibly sweet and sensual writing, Paul! ❤️❤️ I loved every word 😀
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Thank you Sanaa, I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed this.
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Reblogged this on https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thank you very much Michael 🙂
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What a very metaphoric poem. Nice done, Paul! xx Michael
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When a plum is more than a plum eh? 😉
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Oh, my! That is the kind of kiss I’d like to have all the time! *fans self
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I agree Susi, I guess that’s what compelled me to write it 😉 Many thanks too.
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❤ You're welcome, Paul!
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