Where the Gentlest Ones Loved
Let Egyptian Roses Grow There
No one thought to ask
because in truth no one knew
Curiosity the firstborn child of wonder
thus we drank deep
and we grew…
Hands so gentle
A circle and a cycle
No tension and no title
Brand-newly formed flesh
found exploration unlimited
Found love
and love felt good
an immersive pleasure
we of course
wanted more
craved it all absent measure
anticipated sensations silken-rich treasure
Boy
did we search hard
Sniffed every rose
after we stroked petals
and we bought lab equipment
and created soft metals
and we became sunrise
blinked at each day with fun eyes
to roll laughter down the hill
secure in perfect knowledge
softened grass would caress us still
limbs stretching
limbs lengthened
dreams sketching minds strengthened
Evermore joy
dewdrop rain from above
Evermore precious purity
endless evermore love
Effortless smiles and easy to give
slippery tenderness so soothing to live
Unbroken glories inviting and mild
Unspoken kisses exciting and wild
When serenity shattered into fragmented pieces
societal detriments darkened caprices
destroyed our one refuge
with a force that increases
souls can’t stop spinning
screams in our head
massive tearing and punctures and stinging instead
Can’t find a safe place focal point or exit
Was not prepared
was not apprised
purest light extinguished and surrender advised
But
we once lived gentle
uninterrupted bliss
that rhythmic pulsation begs a fluidity we miss
So
now hand over heart
and heart over being
We’ll feel and soon heal
and that will be freeing
Fill bathtubs with cotton
to inject peace in our veins
eradicate evil
with sacred light from our gains
Oh
and we will warn others
though to us was not given
Rising is the wise thing
it’s respect for the living
No one thought to ask
for in truth no one knew
Wisdom the lastborn child of wonder
thus we drank deep
and we grew
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I don’t have adequate words to express how much I love this! You are inspiring me this fine afternoon. Thank you.
"and we became sunrise" is a fascinating sentiment, as if mastering the element and the emotion it brings. This poem gives so much to ponder. Truly brilliant words. Thank you for sharing!
Beautifully sagacious.
Very well written and creative! Kudos! 😊👏
Speechless. So beautiful crafted -I love the image of the sun rolling laughter down the hill. Just gorgeous 🤍
Wow, you are a talent with your words. Thank you for sharing.
Such wisdom and healing thoughts to ponder. Thank you so much.
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