Siesta
SiestaThe city leans on harbour wallsand dreams. Waves leap and gleam then lap against the stones like fawning dogs. Yachts sway, rigging softly jigs pleading for attention.On the balcony she sits...
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You captivated me with this one Worshipping from afar as I did when much younger lacking confidence to make an approach for fear it might be rejected.Not realisng that she had seen em and was not...
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Davicletay,I really like the phrases:"Waves leap and gleam then lap against the stones like fawning dogs.""The citys eyelids rattle down""its stealthy fingers brush her foot, her leg, her breast."" to...
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You sure make me want to meet this Mexican diva -- you've made her a most alluring figure.Gaer.PS: humbly and respectfully submitted: a proper introduction:she sits, enthroned, on the balconyPut the...
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Thanks, Gaer! Mexican? No ... actually, Greek from Crete, but the background and atmosphere is probably very similar.I'll ponder your suggestion, but at present I prefer the less straightforward...
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davi, my friend!always a treat to see one of yours available.the first thing that occurred to me was that i think i remember your having written of a similarscene [a crisply rendered city harbor]....
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ditto to all comments great one, DavicletayI can see her and you watchingmaggie
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Thank you Neil, and Rose. Neil, you're such a tonic! You're right - this is an old poem resurrected, as most of my recent ones have been. And it was written at a time when I did feel most comfortable...
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Such a beautiful, and serene picture you have painted here, Davey. I enjoyed reading you again. Sioux~
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Wow David, the imagery here was brilliant, possibly my new favorite of yours. "Some flies swoop down to catch her scent, and try to paddle on her skin; she flicks, they soar and swoop again. She...
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MarcThanks very much for your comment. You picked on the section that I've always liked most! You've cheered me up!
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bump. could not recall from the title having read this previously. two lines in & the remembrance returned. ditto my & all other previous comments. richly and genuinely davy. best wishes.
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A wonderful display of imagery, emotion and longing. I almost felt like I shouldn't have been watching.. very much enjoyed, thank you alice
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Neil, Thank you so much for bringing this back into the light! - and of course for your generous remarks about it. Always a pleasure to read your work, whether original poems or your reaction to...
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