Poems of Love

[tanniyn]

Oh dear, I hope I am doing this correctly. I have been prodded to post some poetry. I really hope I don't embarrass myself here.



I call this poem Flame. We all know the famous candle scene so I just went from there. I hope it is okay. Feedback is always welcome. If it sucks please let me know and I will just go back in my corner.



Thanks,

Tanniyn



Flame



You blew out the candle

But another flame was started

A flame that cannot be extinquished or denied.

Our flame.

Our candle.

Our love.



Even in the darkness of the room

Our eyes met.

My lips caught yours.

I was floating.

My world transformed.

My life,

New again.



My body reaching forward.

Arms entwined.

Hearts racing.

Breathing...

Forgotten.



I needed only you.

I could feel you

Touch you

Know that you were real.



Within ecstasy I did float.

Within rhythm I did spin.

On gossamer wings I did fly.

On your body I did live.



I found a love with you

A passion I had never known

A frenetic moment

A life.



We took each other to the edge

And back again.

A journey of the body.

A journey of the soul.



A lifetime held in a moment.

A lifetime yet to be lived.





Okay, I did it!! I posted. scarednow!

And from the ashes of destruction emerged a dragon...

[The Pineapple Head]

That was quite good. I felt the same way when I first posted and you know what, the people here are good and the writers are talented. Now you can count yourself among them. Looking forward to more of your work.



Diana

Everyone in the house had heard that I was the "sex consultant" . I think they imagined that meant I stood over Gina and Jennifer with a riding crop, snapping, "Deeper , Harder, A Little to the Left!"
Susie Bright on the premiere of BOUND

[pacou]

Wow!



Yep, no need to be scared now Great start



I hope we'll see more from you, tanniyn

Quote:

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A lifetime held in a moment.

A lifetime yet to be lived.

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Great! Loved those lines



Thanks so much



-Viv-

You wanna know what my new last name is?
Forgetful... and its the invention of my English teacher....

[barnabasvamp]

Oh Boy!! A new poetry thread, Welcome aboard tanniyn!!



The expression of love you show us is absolutely amazing



A lifetime held in a moment.

A lifetime yet to be lived.

Awesome statement.

BV

"In front of total strangers won't you kiss me, Flowers for no reason but you miss me - OOH, I wanna be in love"

Melissa Etheridge-Skin

[funkyasian]

well, congratulations dear for finally gathering enough courage to post. trust me, it took me 3 hours to post my first poem, so i understand. but this is an incredible poem, so expressive, and absolutely loving. i love it.



well, i hope you decide to continue posting...its' always great to see new poets as talented as yourself...



~steph

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. ~ Oscar Wilde

[snuggle79]

Great! This was a lovely poem. I really liked it!

And please, don't hide in your corner anymore.

Show us some more of your great work, ok?

snuggle79

__________________

"I got so lost"

"I found you, i will always find you"

[ExtraFlameyWT]

that was absolutely gorgeous...i LOVED it...why were you ever afraid of posting? i'm glad that you are posting now, at least...



great work, can't wait for more...



Aimee

Watch out for ankle-biters.

[SJ]

Great poem

[tkheaven]

Quote:

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Within ecstasy I did float.

Within rhythm I did spin.

On gossamer wings I did fly.

On your body I did live.

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Nice...



*tk was just reminded of the last time she flew into a tree..oh wait, wrong thread...* *chuckle*

Tk's new and improved "GrrArgg"...Tk's Heaven

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"I've become really protective of her. I want to make sure if Tara comes back, it's for good reason." -Amber Benson
Tara ate her, devoured her from beneath. -The Edge of Silence giving new meaning to this season's catch phrase.
"Got it: that's a 'yes' to petals; a 'no' to pricks. I should remember that more often." -On Second Thought

[tanniyn]

Dear lord, you all actually read my poem. I may faint. I promise to do personal feedback soon but my computer and I are not getting along right now. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem. I will return soon with another poem.

Thanks again,

Tanniyn

And from the ashes of destruction emerged a dragon...

[vix84]

I love it, Tanniyn.

Especially these lines

Quote:

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Our eyes met.

My lips caught yours.

I was floating.

My world transformed.

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I hope you post some more

_________________


Willow laughs, kissing her. Soft and sensual. Deep love territory.
Seeing Red, Shooting Script.

[ExtraFlameyWT]

Hey tanniyn, of course we all read it! It's great...take your time...we'll all wait.



Aimee

"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[tanniyn]

*Runs into thread* I am so sorry *breathe* My computer had decided it didn't like me for quite some time. I promised another poem and didn't deliver....most humble of apologies. I hope you all will find this one to be satisfactory...Again, thank you for your patience...I call this one The Palm of Your Hand.

It is just one of those all encompassing W/T moments.



The Palm of Your Hand



I reach for you in the morning

And touch your face.

I watch you sleep.

I hear you breathe.



I place my body next to yours

Our skin

Meeting like old friends.

Remembering one another.



How my body longs for yours.

My hearts races at the thought.

To sleep in your arms

Awaken to you in the morning.

The greatest gift I ever recieved.



I outline your face with my fingers.

Your lips with my tongue.

My body covering yours.



My love.

My heart.

My truth.



You hold my world

In the palm of your hand.

My soul,

Rides upon your sleeve.

I am

Yours.



When I speak of love.

Your name is upon my lips.

When I think of life,

I see you.



You

My only thought.

Love

My every desire.



You are my truth.

And from the ashes of destruction emerged a dragon...

[ExtraFlameyWT]

*thud* Wow, tanniyn...that was beautiful. I love your writing style, and the words are amazing. Wow...I really can't say much more than wow. I can't wait for more...



Aimee

"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[SJ]

Excellent

[funkyasian]

that was absolutely amazing...i love the way you express the love between two people...so, here's me tipping my hat to you...can't wait for more!



~steph

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. ~ Oscar Wilde

[tanniyn]

Um...Hi again. Sorry I haven't replied to the last poem I posted but was and still am having trouble with my computer. With that said I am going to post my latest poem while the computer is still being dragon friendly. Again, thank you to all who have taken the time to stop in and read my work. *the dragon bows*



Again, this poem is just one of those all encompassing Willow and Tara moments. I hope that it is okay.





A Single Breath



Awake

I lay still...

Your head upon my shoulder

Your arm across my chest.

I want this moment to last.



A slow deep breath

Pulling you in.

Savoring the nearness of you.

The feel of your hair.

The warmth of your skin.

The breath from your mouth.



Is this real?

Are you really here?

Do I deserve you?

This happiness.



I run my hand through your hair.

Fingertips trailing down your shoulder

Across your back.

Slow moving circles.

Finding you.



A gentle smile upon your lips

Your eyes open to me.

My god.

Those eyes.

They capture my heart.

Still the air in my lungs.

Fill me with joy.



I could get lost in your eyes.

I could get lost in you.

You are my morning.

You are my night.

My heart enchanted my you.

My world in a single breath.

Yours.



Well there it is. I hope it is acceptable.*hides eyes behind wings* If it isn't just let me know. I am a big dragon I can take it.*stays behind wings*



Tanniyn

And from the ashes of destruction emerged a dragon...

[ExtraFlameyWT]

Wow...I've been left speechless by TWO poets today...what's going on here?!?! This was wonderful, dear dragon...



I can't wait for another...



Aimee

"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[incognito]

Hello shy dragon...I just wanted to say that I think your poems are lovely. They so capture the intimacy of the moments they are describing and are deep and poignant and powerful in their beauty. Thank you for posting...please...post more.



Incognito(im shy too.)

[funkyasian]

wow...that was absolutely beautiful...and i'm completely all "aww'ed" out from it...thank you for brightening up my morning...(I'm in taiwan...hence, it's morning here)



~steph



p.s. happy chinese new year all kittens...

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. ~ Oscar Wilde

[Tara22]

ooh tan!



your poems are wonderful! I am only sorry I waited so long to read them! *hugs*



Thank you so much for sharing these!



and I must say that a line (or two), out of all of them, that I loved...

Quote:

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A lifetime held in a moment.

A lifetime yet to be lived.

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really REALLY meaningful!



Thank you



Chel

~*@.......We are the weirdest person in the world.......@*~

[SJ]

Wonderful poem

[tanniyn]

First, let me again apologize for my tardiness in this post. I am a bad dragon. Please forgive me. I would like to take a moment to reply to the wonderful feedback everyone has left me. I never really expected anyone to read any of my poems. You guys are great!!!



With that said, I should move on. These are replies to my last poem...A Single Breath.





aimee- HI!! I just wanted to thank you for always reading my poems. You leave me such wonderful feedback. Thank you ever so much. *the dragon bows to you* Another poem? Um..well...I will see what I can do.



incognito- Oh, you're shy too!! well that makes me feel better. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to read my poem..and WOW!! I was your first post. I'm not sure I deserve that honor. I am so very glad that you liked my work. I will do my best to keep writing. psst...thanks again.



steph- Hi again!! I made you go "aww"? Wow! I must have done something right. I really hope you have a great time in Taiwan. Thanks again for always being there for me.



Chel- First I have to tell you how much I enjoy your avatar! I can't seem to stop laughing. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me feedback...and goodness you even liked them! No need to apologize I am new here and tend to hide a bit. Thanks again.



SJ- Thanks!!! Cute little bouncy guy and all...



Thanks everyone!!!

Tanniyn

"The minute one utters a certainty, the opposite comes to mind..." -May Sarton

[tkheaven]

I've come to pay visit to the shy dragon and catch up on my poetry reading. tanniyn, these are so lovely...I'm a romantic dork with vivid imagination. I can see your words, if that makes sense...can't wait to read more. *tk bows in return

Tk's new and improved "GrrArgg"...

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"I've become really protective of her. I want to make sure if Tara comes back, it's for good reason." -Amber Benson
Tara ate her, devoured her from beneath. -The Edge of Silence giving new meaning to this season's catch phrase.
"Don't get me wrong. I kinda like being the quirky nympho chick." - Michelle in 'American Pie 3'

[tanniyn]

Oh, hi tk!! I'm so glad you liked my poems!! YAY! Um...I don't think you are a dork....not at all. Thanks ever so much for stopping by.



So...um...I actually have a new poem to post if anyone is interested. Hope everyone likes it....*wings crossed*



This poem is based basically post Entropy and pre Seeing Red. Gee,I hope that makes sense.



Begins You



Where once I could but dream

I do now live.

I opened my eyes

And found you.



You opened my world

Looked into my soul.

Touched my heart.

Healed my spirit.



When I did falter

You held me.

Never letting me go.

For some reason...

You believe in me.



You make me happy.

You make me strong.

You fill my days with love

My nights

With passion.



You have walked with me in the sunlight

Comforted me in the dark.

Made me laugh

When all I wanted

Was to cry.



Where my dream ends

Begins you.





Well, there it is...I believe I will just go to my nice shadowy corner and sit for a bit.



Thanks,

Tanniyn

"The minute one utters a certainty, the opposite comes to mind..." -May Sarton

Edited by: tanniyn at: 2/9/03 4:29:21 pm

[tkheaven]

aww, *sigh* that was beautiful....

Tk's new and improved "GrrArgg"...

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"I've become really protective of her. I want to make sure if Tara comes back, it's for good reason." -Amber Benson
Tara ate her, devoured her from beneath. -The Edge of Silence giving new meaning to this season's catch phrase.
"Don't get me wrong. I kinda like being the quirky nympho chick." - Michelle in 'American Pie 3'

[ExtraFlameyWT]

wow...you have amazed me yet again



I really loved the contrasting light and dark, and the laughing and crying. Simply beautiful, tanniyn.



I hope that we will be fortunate enough to see another of your poems...thanks.



Aimee



edited because I can't spell...

Edited by: ExtraFlameyWT at: 2/6/03 8:23:56 am

[SJ]

Lovely poem

[pacou]

Aww thats was wonderful



Where my dreams end, you begin.... niice



Thanks tanniyn, Im not sure Ive replied before here but Im trying to do this more regularly now



-Viv-

I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

[maudmac]

Hey, tanniyn, I'd appreciate it if you'd mail me as soon as possible. There's something we need to talk about and it's important. Thanks.

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We are words not quickly spoken, we're the deeper side of try
We are dreamers in the making, we are not afraid of why --Ferron