Paper White

By Narcissa

Can I sleep here tonight?
My flesh is chilled and paper white
My delicate form will cease to be
Once Winter has his way with me

...There's a warmth in your eyes
Like wine at twilight
Your arms gown my shivers
As fretful fingers entertain urgent skin
The appeal of forbidden glistens on your lips
Leaving me wet
With elated tears
Shelter safe
As I drift away
In the lull of your exhalation...

Scorch me with your loving ember
I perfumed your pillow to remember
Since my petals fade in fume
No one holds a flower with out the bloom

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Published on Monday, October 13, 2008. Filed under: "Poetry"

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December 13th, 2011

Comments on "Paper White"

On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cassette (1087) wrote:

so many lovely lines here.... that first stanza, "there's a warmth in your eyes like wine at twilight" ... mmm.
On Saturday, July 25, 2009, ALBATROSS (194) wrote:

Wow, I do have to agree that last line is a knockout. You wield your creativity refined with precision. Love it.
On Friday, April 17, 2009, carlosjackal (2787) wrote:

I finally got the space..;)
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, carlosjackal (2787) wrote:

*inhales deeply* Amazing. And I concur with Aleas. Write that book. -Carl
A former member wrote: and a scent of classicism drifts from these words, I imagined awaking to an empty pillow... where once a summer's vision slumbered in the vitality of spring... the impression of a love vanished too soon, cool to the longing touch of the morning sun. Are there not some who hold tightly the flower long past its bloom? Sweet sweet sentiment expressed with ageless imagery.
On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, The Dybbuk (895) wrote:

I agree with this guy ;) he sounds familiar. Just as back then, the sentiment here is binding in it's sincerity and effectiveness. An example of poetry I can defend as such and recommend for the content. Thank you, it is a shame your words are not as prevalent as they once were around here. Hope you are well, ms Narcissa.
A former member wrote: heart sigh x 1000...I'll come back to this when my words can give it justice
On Monday, October 13, 2008, Aleas (169) wrote:

You must be doing something right, to get these kinds of comments and bookmarks. You should seriously consider authoring a book of poetry. You have so many pieces relating to flowers and nature, it makes the concept of it very easy to handle. Who knows, you might be exactly what this world is looking for. Do me the favor and at least look into what it would take to get it done.
A former member wrote: I second that!
On Monday, October 13, 2008, Aleas (169) wrote:

And can I be that icy breeze that causes uncontrollable shivers tonight if I promise to make it warmer tomorrow?
On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, Narcissa (391) wrote:

Of course...you were the one that inspired me to find a flower I neglected. So between you, the book Im reading, and some unresolved feelings this is what you get.
A former member wrote: I want to be the eye of the nigt thats afraid of the dark but watches thoughs who need it. ^_^ hehe *huggles kelloggs*
On Monday, October 13, 2008, Echoes of Orpheus (357) wrote:

Something I'll read a few times over, for sure. write on
On Monday, October 13, 2008, Lylani (112) wrote:

Truly amazing, such sumptuously sad images
A former member wrote: its as if i know what you look like by the way you scribe,...its written all over your face, ... so much going on within, ... *how well you let it out.
On Monday, October 13, 2008, Leith Plunkett (237) wrote:

If i were to quote the lines I loved I would be copying your poem word for word. So colourful, so beautiful. You are so talented :-)
On Monday, October 13, 2008, heroineyes (111) wrote:

that was fucking beautifully written...bookmark for sure!!! ...Theres a warmth in your eyes Like wine at twilight... loved that line...and the last stanza...
A former member wrote: *sings i wanna hold your hand from across the universe* ^_^
A former member wrote: agreed w moony. but beautifully written as always. ~ hdb.
A former member wrote: *huggles* so sad and yet so perfect yet again kelloggs, you always find away to slice me to pieces just when i've built back up this hard shell of mines. awesome