My burlesque queen

She was a rose
a lilac scented muse
a bouquet of barbed wire
she offered me eternity
in the palm of her hand
my burlesque queen of desire
her softly placed thoughts
layered my mind
sailing me down the river
and yesterdays ghosts
walking closely behind
yet still i will always forgive her
and just beneath the milky skin
of all my acid dreams
i taste the love she dripped upon me
and forget
that nothing was ever as it seemed.


© Rik - 05/02/2007





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Written on 2007-02-05 at 09:47

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kip
Well conjured...a pleasurable read
2012-11-19


Lourdes
I imagine this poem to be quoted
between two somewhere , falling in love maybe, and he says "you read Rick as well !" she says "of course, its an English classic My burlesque queen"

It might just be you know, it might just be.
2008-02-06


EMITSTI
Absolutely beautiful of course:)
2007-11-03


Judy T Lloyd
I believe that Zoya is correct and well in many ways it reminds me of all the tragic beauties that die too young
2007-02-12


BlueyedSoul
awesome write, powerful lines, talented poet


glad your back!

~blue xox
2007-02-11


Zoya Zaidi
Lucky are those who find love,
So pure as this.
Blessed are those who can love,
As deeply as this.
Enchanted are the moments shared
With a loved one like this.
Enthralling the experience of a love,
As deep as this...

So savour the moments my friend,
And don't let them go.
Capture them in your heart and
let your soul glow...

(((Hugs dear Rik, for the masterpiece!)))
*Bookmarked*
Love,
Zoya
2007-02-09


Kathy Lockhart
outstanding!
2007-02-08


Daybreaker
WOW!

This was awesome! The words just float, transcends into my mind.

Bookmarked!
2007-02-07


Mr.Mist
You choose your words so wisely...they are all in harmony with eachother. You truly are a great poet, and I adore all your writings!!!!

-mr.m
2007-02-07



Each word is just right. Beautiful!
2007-02-05


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
i taste the love she dripped upon me
and forget
that nothing was ever
as it seemed.

wonderful phrasing


you are back with a vengeance Rik so beautiful this love song
i am bookmarking this rgds mike
2007-02-05



In life nothing ever is as it seems Rik, I love the title and the poem is a delight. Smiling at you, Tai
2007-02-05


kath
and your writing flows and is filled with beautiful imagery guiding it along ...

very well done both in the feeling it gives and the words chosen and added in a flowing way

best wishes
kath
2007-02-05



"she offered me eternity
in the palm of her hand"
what a vivid imagination you have!...i enjoyed very much reading this one...
Lilly xxx
2007-02-05