Saturday 15 August 2009

feasting in that crescent-shaped cove

they tell me
that I ask seven to share my supper
citing reasons for their presence,
elaborating on the menu
maybe also have a good time
serving that dinner

I ask who are they
to tell me whom to have on my table
and why seven?
why not only you and me
eating more than food
from each other's plate

I abandon my mind
pick those platters of food,
walk down to the copse
where I know you await me
in that crescent-shaped cove
hidden by those trees

sheen of your sweat pulls me in-
when skin tastes from skin
I fall right into you
ants feast on the platters
while we feast on each other

31 comments:

  1. Oooh! a sensual feast! "skin tastes from skin" Delightful!

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  2. This is a very provocative poem; i enjoyed it very much; i love the questions posed; especially
    "I ask who are they to tell me whom to have on my table and why seven?"

    much love
    gillena

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  3. A crowded copse full of beautiful words.

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  4. I liked the thought that you may have invited six others but they did not respond to your invitation. Only the perfect person decided to come.

    b

    http://torristravels.blogspot.com/2009/08/dream-dinnersunday-scribblings.html

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  5. Old Grizz accepts the invite but I can't seem to find the "copse" Oh well some lucky "dog" will have to sub for me. nice poem

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  6. 7 invited in the hope that it turns out to be just a table for 2...

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  7. I love how the copse symbolises the secrecy of this sensual rendezpous. Subtly erotic poem!

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  8. Love in the copse makes a nicer diner date.

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  9. The story would make a good movie-scene.

    Best wishes
    Ralf

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  10. You had some great movement within this poem. Setting the table and then moving each dish across to another location where the action takes place. Nicely written.

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  11. Very enjoyable! Reread it a few times!:-)

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  12. wow... a very nice read! sensual feast! :)

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  13. Rebellious and sizzling...loved this one! :~)

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  14. how sensual! what an incredibly clever departure from the prompt! Gave me shivers and longing....

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  15. in the beginning of this poem i was reminded of the last supper and by the end i was swept off my feet in a love affair. some strong writing here today. have a great day.

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  16. Lovely to get away from the crowd and all that goes with a crowd to indulge in genuine pleasure.

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  17. languorous and richly redolent.

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  18. if i write a book again, this will be an inspired scene :)

    Pop Comes the Baby

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  19. A delightfully sensual feast.. and brilliant, perfect wordplay that narrates the piece.. a great read, I loved the way you used the prompt!

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  20. Wow this is great. It might have been an orgy if the others came though. ;)

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  21. the lovers
    his sweat
    on her face

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  22. Well, that ended nicely. You made the right choice.

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  23. Loved the secret seclusion of this hiding in the copse and cove~ nicely done

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  24. Oooh very sensuous and passionate Guatami...well done!

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  25. Hardly ever can you have a 'picnic' without ants.
    This is a nice read, don't relax or else miss the action in the end.
    ..

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  26. what a sensuous feast in that sheltered place!

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