réflexion
before rise of sun
everything seems grey
in habitual ambience
as I recall your reflection
a desire for movement
where my secrets are safe
and in the dark
I ache
for your slow embrace
take me – all the way
to the bone
but
♥ silence ♥
about the one
who matters most
♦
walking the streets
of no direction
where I still seek
resonance….
and
YOU
©AvdL 2010
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
December 20, 2010 at 7:36 pm
This one speaks on several levels, but it’s romance that, to me, calls the loudest…I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it now; You are Romance, Red 🙂
I love this one. Very well done indeed. 🙂
December 20, 2010 at 7:39 pm
such passion! RT
December 20, 2010 at 8:19 pm
This is filled with a bit of mystery in my reading of it.
You’ve been so much on my mind, my friend. Lots of love across the miles.
xxx
December 20, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Nicely put! and very deep.
December 21, 2010 at 12:08 am
your words really move me – big hugs xxx
December 21, 2010 at 1:55 am
beautiful poem, full of glamour and charm.
December 21, 2010 at 2:15 am
What an amazing trio, visual and words together with song, that creates a touching moment, an inspiring hold on life, a thought of reflection that brings with it the promise of hope for change and a wholesome future… Thank you for putting together this moving work of art and for sharing your heart with us. Blessings to you…
December 21, 2010 at 3:47 am
Trippy poem. I can dig on that kind of imagery when tackled from an obscure direction and in that, I think you succeeded!
crb.
December 21, 2010 at 3:50 am
this is lovely my friend- a lot of peace and calm. mines here- http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/painted-hallways/
December 21, 2010 at 4:11 am
I’ve been down that street too many times in my life….the poem engenders so many emotions and memories for me…a sense of deep sadness and pain…take good care my friend.
December 21, 2010 at 4:11 am
timeless piece..
love the ending..
glad to see you shine..
xxx
December 21, 2010 at 4:11 am
Greetings!
Here is the end of the year awards 4 you, enjoy!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
At this time of the year, We wish you all the best !
Stay Blessed….
keep rocking..
🙂
December 21, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I am left with a sense of sadness and strength. Great poem. Love these lines…
I ache
for your slow embrace
take me – all the way
to the bone
🙂 I might have to borrow that line some day.
December 21, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Exquisite piece!
December 22, 2010 at 7:02 am
Beautiful, Ms B! “the streets of no direction…” I have been there.
December 22, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Very haunting Buttercup. Romantic yet with a twinge that I can’t quite put a finger on. Seems to be a coldness in the subtle descriptions. Perhaps I read too much! 🙂 It’s good to see you writing…I knew yo were taking a break then I got busy as well but your writing is still awesome as always!
Have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December 23, 2010 at 2:22 am
Oh, one can sense the longing portrayed in this one.. when you feel lost on those grey nights, all you need is a little bit of guidance and a little love to get you out of nothingness to light..
Well depicted, Amanda.. very romantically done… the beautiful flow almost gives a dreamy feel to it…
Love you loads, my friend! And am missing u like crazy!!
See you sooooon… in the new year!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! xoxoxo 🙂
December 23, 2010 at 8:45 am
What a beautiful post…
the picture is so cute 🙂
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December 24, 2010 at 1:43 am
Beautiful…
Marry X’mas and a Happy New Year!!!
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December 24, 2010 at 5:35 am
I’m nominating you once again! Have a great holiday!
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December 26, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Lovely work
December 27, 2010 at 12:29 am
its beautiful
December 27, 2010 at 5:15 am
there is a longing to this piece that resonates
December 27, 2010 at 5:38 am
seeking resonance of silence and you.. love it
December 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Poignant and enduring love …
Happy Potluck. Thanks for your work on that, Amanda, and best wishes for the holidays and the new year. Hope you find yourself.
Blessings,
Jamie
December 28, 2010 at 5:25 am
Intriguing image and the words make me ache. You’re a gifted poet, Amanda. Hope you’re having a beautiful holiday, XO
December 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Stopped to see if you posted for New Year.
Wishing you the best.
December 29, 2010 at 12:15 am
Beautiful Amanda. Hope you have an awesome year to come.
December 29, 2010 at 12:16 am
Beautiful Amanda, wonderful.. Here is a sweet dedication for you.. I Celebrate 150
Wish you a very happy New Year 2011…
–Someone is Special–
December 29, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Walking the streets of no direction… I like that. Direction is vastly overrated anyways! 🙂
December 30, 2010 at 2:14 am
Happy New Year! We’re almost there. Hope things are well, my friends.
Best wishes and Hugs! xox
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December 31, 2010 at 3:39 pm
There is some dark passion in this poem if i’m not mistaken. lol
Excellent
January 1, 2011 at 2:47 am
I love reading your posts ,they seem to be filled with such magick,that can feel it within ,The images are viewed with much beauty ,Keep posting ,many Lover stopping by .
personal note
No one can hurt You
Unless you allow
True Love is not simple Words ,like No one will ever love you like I did ,then they walk away ,towards another .
True Love is not Written in a Poem to be left unspoken ,never faced with Reality .
To what I’ve seen
Some Do not even know True Love
They will argue the point ,they do
No ,they are still searching within themselves .
Leaving My Heart with Words here today .
Now it shall forever be me speaking the Truth to ,your Soul .
You shall never be Loved ,Like I will always Trust and Believed .
I Loved You
Yes used word Loved .
As now I finial Know That I am Set Free of this Bind that connected each other together .
My Heart is Free and believe me ,This is so Refreshing to have this Experience ,it is like ,each Heart beat
Holds some amazing Sound as it beats within you ,that is really for first time .
Becomes “Alive”
Happy New Year
May the Life ,Open up something new ,that will bring much Beauty to your World .
Be the Magick in 2011
Be the Beauty in 2011
Be Yourself in 2011
Open your Heart ,Love You
There becomes a Beauty and Magick ,breathing amazing Love in just being Who you are .
http://soulwanderingsoul.blogspot.com/
January 1, 2011 at 3:17 am
Just stopping by to drop off a big hug for the New Year.
Wishing you all the best my dear.
Gio
January 1, 2011 at 3:19 am
Wish you a wonderful 2011 and years to come! May they fill your life with happiness and every thing beautiful and good.
January 1, 2011 at 9:53 am
This poem was delicious in every sense, including the artwork. I love the pauses and the hushed intimacy of secret while telling the world of love. Beautifully accomplished. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2011, my friend. XXOO
January 2, 2011 at 7:53 pm
This one is dreamy.. intense imagery Dear One..
I stopped by to wish you a very Happy New Year.. With loads of wishes n Hugs, may 2011 be your dream year.. 🙂
xoxox
January 3, 2011 at 5:06 am
WoW…Is this love or seduction!
OR
loving seduction
Great one!
p.s – The picture is extrodinary
January 3, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Loved the mention of slow embrace and the lines after it .. Can imagine the feelings so clearly .. beautiful .. I just adore the pics you use in your posts ! wow !!
Hello Butercup ! Long time ! Hows you been .. missed reading you in the last month .. was busy on personal front ! But now am back and hope to be more regular !! Wish you and your loved ones a very happy new year 🙂
January 4, 2011 at 6:08 am
a threshhold crossed and tilt towards pain.. nice one!
January 5, 2011 at 10:08 am
Lovely Buttercup….to the bone…very nice…bkm
January 5, 2011 at 4:43 pm
I sigh…another romantic poem. Such lovely words for me to read on the start of this new year. Wishing you much happiness in 2011! I so look forward to another year of your wonderful posts. 🙂
January 6, 2011 at 4:48 am
same post posted ? oopsy! nvm. anyway, enjoy reading it! mine for this thursday amanda: http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/hunger/
January 7, 2011 at 6:07 am
Happy New Year, Mandy!
January 7, 2011 at 11:19 pm
You write the loveliest romantic poetry. I really love this one, the imagery is superb!
January 9, 2011 at 7:58 am
Wonderfull, “to the bone” that is deep 🙂 And love your blog, very beautiful!
January 10, 2011 at 1:56 pm
mysterious, melancholy, wonderful.
January 11, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Beautiful and mysterious words with such a sense of longing. Thinking of you my friend xx
January 12, 2011 at 1:19 am
Love it, very passionate,.. 🙂
January 28, 2011 at 11:29 pm
For the day has slipped by
Darkness moves in the sky
A calm comes across with no light
Out in the vastness with no sight
But Look, a twinkle is seen from here
Sparkling in my eyes so crystal clear
enjoy my Dearest Buttercup(+) 😉
Love,
Dom*xoxoxo—{–@