the air smelled musk,
and my thoughts tiptoed
remembering the trembling
hand that searched its feel
halting somewhere
between yes and no;
his nose twitched,
mesmerised by the taste
of white and green
succulence;
aroused, I wiped the spittle
from my mind
Author notes
http://www.featurepics.com/online/Honeydew-Melon-813348.aspx
A contest entry
- Contest: Yankee Candle Titles by Mairi bheag.
900 points, ended November 9, 2008, 14 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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That last image is a knockout!
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Oh my, this is quite the "melon" I doubt I will think on honey-dew quite the same way again. I nearly felt my own slurp in this one.
As Myra has stated, this is a rare visual from you, and a poem that incites the reader to look beyond the rind to find the more vulnerable self.
Well done with this prompt. Thank you for sharing this with me. ~Pamela
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A very rare ...
sensual poem by you ...
Layered, challenging the reader to search for connotations ...
Perhaps the exit line needs a subtle twist?
Very good take on the prompt.
Blessed be, Friend.
Myra
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Frans, this is terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lovely Write
You have written a very pleasing poem to read. You do get the taste buds excited.
Always a pleasure to be found when I stop by your page. I hope your weekend has been wonderful. Take care. Hugs and smiles my friend.
Bless You and Yours,
Sandy
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wow, a very sensuous take on the candle scent prompt and I see you matched the original challenge to not mention the title in your poem. Good job!
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