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    Poetry Train: Simmering

    Simmer Down on Flickr – Photo Sharing! Silver mists drape the oaksin a gauzy morning wrapper.The sun peeks between the folds.Mourning doves coo seductive approval. My eyes open into yours.Heat, a moist blanket unfolding, settles over me,weights my limbs with a peaceful presencethat could so easily be stirred to passion.And stir you do, one finger, dipping in, languid circles. My gaze takes a slow journey to your lips,watching you lick and suckle,your eyelids drifting down to savor,like a chef over a delicate sauce,a wicked grin as you invite me to taste.I catch the scent and flavor of my own desire,wriggling closer, inviting your pleasure. You withdraw leaving me withyour unswayable…

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    Poetry Train: Widow’s Waltz

    Mist the Oak Tree by wabberjocky I heard a chuck-will call through the dark of morning,his song never failingeven as the first lightmade ghosts from last night’s rain. So rare, the chuck-will’s call.I’d mourned him years ago and given up hopeof hearing his bright flute pierce the predawn,summoning misty dancersto a solo waltz through the oaks. Their luminous gowns swirled in perfect time to his ominous song: Chuck-Will’s-WidowChuck- Will’s- Widow Catch the Poetry Train and see what other passengers are sharing.