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It is thy wanton gestures that contrive inside long auburn curls - Wherefore to diminish the pleas of a warm, lustful breeze! For though gilded rays shall grace all thy sunlit days Tis Moonstrucks cast beams, your mischiefs, That did so deceive. Happily ye wander through Midnights velvet vales... Thus to bathe in the still of deep glades shimmering pools; Gently smile as the White Hart confuses at the Nightjar, Laugh joyfully as he gleefully barks within a Huntresses muse. Whence, entwining abouts your lithe-liken limbs, Enchanting currents that confound upon like curvaceous streams:- Flawlessly proportioned, highbred, temperate form Of palest earthborn Athenian figurine. And ere those coy sighs should but just once countenance Mortal compromise Through your countless ages of fair queens and fabled kings - Then, at some singular point in trickling sands spatial time, If my heart beat against thine...wouldst thy charge me astride Great Pegasusus wings? So recline thou, betwixt sharp earth and Heavens eternal skies, Thoust art serenaded by forlorn winds that forsakenly Beseech upon your divine name - For the raging fires of burning stars were lit to blaze In thine eyes By thee fearful architect who moulded immortal clay To thy perfectly sculptured frame!

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Date: 9/16/2017 3:04:00 PM
I am in the Iliad observing lifelong the gods.
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John Fleming
Date: 9/17/2017 2:53:00 PM
Lol :) Thanks, Patricia. I have always admired woman with long flowing Auburn hair...I guess a lot of men would find that attractive on a woman; not that hair colour really matters in anyway...it is, after all, what is inside the heart that is most important. Lots of hugs...just in case one was not enough. :) john
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Patricia Cresswell
Date: 9/16/2017 3:05:00 PM
Life among.
Date: 8/20/2015 6:52:00 PM
Back to read this beauty, JOhn. It's only now that I noticed - supposed to be Pegasus, right? hugs!
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John Fleming
Date: 8/23/2015 2:02:00 AM
Hi, Kim. I was inspired to write the poem by Lord Byrons brilliantly conceived: "She Walks in Beauty". I am a big admirer of woman who have natural auburn coloured hair - This is my tribute to them! I hope you are recovering well, Kim. Good to see you back again! Your friend always! :) john.
Date: 7/17/2015 8:06:00 PM
A lover of the bard I see- keep them coming! Light & Love
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John Fleming
Date: 7/25/2015 12:44:00 PM
Hi, Debbie. Yes indeed! Shakespeare did write some marvelous prose. This poem though was strongly influenced by Byron and his great romantic classic: "She Walks in Beauty"...Incredible poetry!! All the very best, Debbie! :) john
Date: 7/2/2015 12:37:00 AM
such a lovely write:), enjoyed this one *luv, p.d.
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John Fleming
Date: 7/2/2015 3:01:00 AM
Hi, Linda. Its so nice to see you visiting once again...I hope you are in good health. Many thanks for the kind comments - My best regards! :) john.
Date: 3/8/2015 7:54:00 PM
this shines with love and you honour a goddess with your lines John excellent pen hugs 7
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John Fleming
Date: 3/9/2015 3:08:00 AM
Thank you, Shadow - nice to see you visiting again! May i wish you all the very best! :) john.
Date: 3/3/2015 2:11:00 PM
glad I got that right!!
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John Fleming
Date: 3/3/2015 5:20:00 PM
As i have correctly assumed all along...you are rather perceptive! :) john.
Date: 2/25/2015 3:58:00 PM
wonderful romantic era style here! Some lines of this seem like personification to me. Either that, or she is a goddess!!
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Date: 2/25/2015 4:38:00 PM
Hi, Andrea. Good to see you visiting once again! Yes, as usual, you are most perceptive. The poem is based upon personification of an actual person. I have likened her, as you have correctly reasoned, to a goddess like figure. The best way to think of her would be as some sort of "demigod". She did possess a most extraordinary beauty!!! Many thanks! :) john.
Date: 2/25/2015 12:56:00 PM
love the architectural artistry of your verse, john.. you held me till the last stanza.. breezy, airy, and dazzling!... wow!,, huggs
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John Fleming
Date: 2/25/2015 1:37:00 PM
Hi, Nette. Nice to see you visiting once again - you know you are most welcome here anytime! Many thanks for your lovely comments - they are always most appreciated! Best regards!! Your friend always. :) john.
Date: 2/22/2015 5:57:00 PM
A wonderful poem that touches the beauty of creation . . . a crowning jewel. Your word choices are outstanding giving your sentences depth and meaning. 7
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John Fleming
Date: 2/23/2015 1:11:00 AM
Thank you, David. I always appreciate your kind and encouraging comments. Many thanks...and best regards!! :) john.
Date: 2/22/2015 5:41:00 AM
How lovely this is John. I read what you shared with Mary Jo about your poem being inspired by Lord Byron's 'She Walks in Beauty, Like the Night. No wonder I enjoy your poetry so much. Lord Byron is my favorite poet. I want to thank you for honoring us, being an auburn haired lady. Your poem is stunningly beautiful.
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Date: 2/22/2015 9:07:00 AM
Thank you, Connie. My praise is sincere i assure you...I have always found Auburn hair to be a big attraction for me!! I too enjoy Byrons work. He has certainly been the biggest influence on my humble attempts at writing a "Romantics Era" style poem. Best regards!! :) john.
Date: 2/21/2015 7:32:00 AM
There has been a glitch in the system CANCELLING all my correspondence for the last three days... Anyhow, you know I like this poem, John. Hugs, Alicia, xxx
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John Fleming
Date: 2/21/2015 9:41:00 AM
Thank you, Alicia! You are most welcome...my very best regards!! :-) john.
Date: 2/19/2015 7:24:00 AM
Reminds me of my first Shakesperean play...it's never left me..all those years ago....thank you John for your time and praise...Peter.
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Date: 2/19/2015 5:37:00 AM
With such noble write, I feel like making a curtsy, to the lady whose amazing beauty inspired the muse to such heights. 7 curtsies, sire! Warm smiles from the land of thousand isles. :D Kim
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John Fleming
Date: 2/19/2015 6:12:00 AM
Thank you, Kim! And yes...She was exquisite!! :) john.
Date: 2/19/2015 2:27:00 AM
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John Fleming
Date: 2/19/2015 3:03:00 AM
:)...Thanks!
Date: 2/19/2015 2:24:00 AM
A delightful read John, reminded me of Shakespearean elocution :)
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John Fleming
Date: 2/19/2015 3:02:00 AM
Hi, Maverick! Pleased to make your acquaintance. Thanks for the visit and kind comment! Cheers!! :) john.

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