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I know that
you can never love me.

But even so,
the glove of evening
slides off as you approach.

So many have tried
this comb - and now you,
the man on the horse.

My lips starve to feel
more than the air
around the sound of your name.
Revision of a poem from 2001
 Jul 2020 Ashley Kaye
Ryan Dement
In tiny sips,
you make me
bubble
burn
and lick my teeth.
 Jul 2020 Ashley Kaye
Butterfly
You blush without the red face.
Cleaning out my drafts
 Jul 2020 Ashley Kaye
Jeff Lewis
I would banish all my ghosts
      banish all pain
            all shame
I would banish the night
      but then
             I might forget my name
 Jul 2020 Ashley Kaye
Chris
Inspire
 Jul 2020 Ashley Kaye
Chris
The age that creeps through finger tips

Deep secrets

Darker than a watch stopped on the underside of a wrist

Veins hang from novel bracelets

Eyes travelling the mane
On top of fabric sewn bouquets

Flowers don't touch the beauty that teases from beneath
Inspiration transcends through ways unimaginable sometimes- inspiration comes & goes-
 Jul 2020 Ashley Kaye
Lyn-Purcell

Sheer silks rise and fall
Pleasure wrapped in dulcet tones
Joy beads down her brow


This haiku is dedicated to Hedone, the Goddess of Pleasure.
Other than her being the daughter of Cupid and Psyche, there isnt much on her either. Pleasure has many connotations, mich like her own name also so what better way than to play around with it!
These haikus sure are fun to do!
Here's the link for the growing collection:
https://hellopoetry.com/collection/132853/the-women-of-myth/
Be back tomorrow with another one!
Much love,
Lyn 💜
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