How do I reveal myself to your mind?
In ruby lips or raven hair
Vamping eyes, complexion fair
That sweet smile in sunset wine
Or shameless manner so sublime
I come to you in every form
Turned aside in shadow’s night
Frontal welcome of dawn’s first light
I whisper words in every tongue
Never bound to any one
Turning faces with every look
From sinner to repented saint
Amazon to princess faint
From empress of our passion’s lust
To secret moans ‘neath fairy dust
Is this the way you see my soul?
Revealed in this kaleidoscope
Endless forms of lustful hope
Shedding all the layered clothes
Of this self propriety you loath
Do my eyes reveal what lies within?
A sultry pinup for each different mood
Released in complex attitude
Turning heads without regret
Leaving all, who look, unset
I know what sleeps behind my masks
Revealed to those who dare a chance
To be caught in this forbidden glance
Or venture to indulge my fantasies
Kept from those who do not risk to please
My faces show you what you want to see
And every face a unique masterpiece
Sculpted from the inward soul release
Of my shameless self that lies beneath
Afraid to break this form of masked relief
Author notes
I probably shouldn't admit this, but I loved the picture.
"masked relief" as in relief sculpture
Lines 7 & 8 refere to sculptures by Michaelangelo
Title referes to the book/movie "The Four Faces of Eve"
A contest entry
- catch me in the DARKness if you can by theDARK1.
337 points, ended November 26, 2007, 9 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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loved the transition from one form to another, and the rhythm is in a word sublime.
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Thank you, it was kind of a new form of rhythm for me, but I think it worked well for this piece. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You did a great job on this! I loved it from start to finish! Good luck in the contest!
Sheryl
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Thanks, it took a little time, but the picture was a fun inspiration. Glad you liked it.
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faces of eve has been a treat for my eyes to read. love the imagination behind your entry. masterful from start to finish, DARK.
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Thank you. I feel like I'm starting to connect to this darker style you bring out in me through these contests.
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i'm glad you like this DARK style of writing, DARK.
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