by Lawrence U.

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The Temple of Desire

August 19, 2007 08:15 PM EDT (Updated: August 20, 2007 04:36 AM EDT)

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The clatter

Of high heels down

The hallway…

And the sudden end

Of winter

Symphony

Of the larrikin sun of Oz…

Great excitement

In the secret temple

Of desire

A row of pretty

Flowers at the pearly

Gate of life…

The mysterious shades

Of pink abound

Like the dreamtime

Bride, you danced

On my shadow

This golden dawn…artistry

Of the generous heart

You lighten

The mood with the flash

Of your magic smile…

And the earth moves under

The gentle august wind

You showered

Me with your love

And warmth

In perfect style…

Oh limpid eyes

You touched my

Heart with the sweet sound

Of your inner poem…

A soulful stanza of five

Lines sublime

The majestic

Footprints of the cosmic girl

Revealed…

An emotional journey

Of love divine

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Comments: 40

Sandy F. Aug 19, 2007, 8:38pm EDT

Wow, that's a zinger. I'm glad to see you posting again after a small dry spell.

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Jerri H. Aug 19, 2007, 9:25pm EDT

Wow...that was lovely!!

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Audrey F. Aug 19, 2007, 9:54pm EDT

Wow is right! This is an amazing poem, Lawrence, the images so potent and beautiful. I fill with awe each time I read it.

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John Harris Beck Aug 19, 2007, 10:08pm EDT

Holding off as long as possible, a paean to "you" bursts out! Lucky this "cosmic girl" if she cares for verse.

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Sandra ~ D. Aug 20, 2007, 12:46am EDT

Beautiful, awesome, erotic, I'll think of more later. I loved this, Lawrence.

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Carol Roach Aug 20, 2007, 12:54am EDT

I agree a real zinger

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Anne B. Grote Aug 20, 2007, 9:27am EDT

beautifully expressed!

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Audrey F. Aug 20, 2007, 10:50am EDT

I had to come back and read your poem again this morning (Monday in L.A.), Lawrence.
Aah! It's so magical and really draws me in. :):)

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 20, 2007, 12:18pm EDT

Dear Lawrence I loved your title ... The Temple of desire.
A BEAUTIFUL POEM..

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Minakshi w. Aug 21, 2007, 1:35pm EDT

Lawrence,
the first four lines drew me in and the rest of the poem continued to enchant. I will have to read this again and again. A poem of love, yet a cosmic love? I need to dive deeper into the meanings you clothe in such beautiful words.

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Trudy P. Aug 21, 2007, 6:54pm EDT

Very nice Lawrence, I enjoyed reading it!

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P.W. Dowdy Aug 21, 2007, 8:40pm EDT

How passionately you love, Lawrence.

Does she know this yet?

Splendid writing!

Pat

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Charity M. Aug 21, 2007, 9:21pm EDT

(((It's wonderful to have a poets heart...so much to feel and to share...beautiful!)))

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Marge H. Aug 21, 2007, 9:29pm EDT

Does she know how lucky she is? What a beautiful love poem!

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Lisa Frost Aug 21, 2007, 9:33pm EDT

very beautiful, and compelling. True to the heart.

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JoAnne D. Aug 22, 2007, 2:22am EDT

Nice poem, thanks for sharing.

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☀ Aunt Shanny Aug 22, 2007, 9:08am EDT

Wonderful imagery!

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Trish A. Aug 22, 2007, 7:25pm EDT

Great images. Each stanza brought new pearls. Your passion shines through.

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Debbie H. Aug 22, 2007, 9:46pm EDT

This was great!!! The last two lines summed it up for me!!!

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Stephanie A. (On vacation) Aug 23, 2007, 9:05am EDT

The first five lines really spoke to me. Very beautiful poem..

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John F Walter Aug 23, 2007, 8:47pm EDT

Lovely lyrical magic that allows the reader a glimpse into a passionate heart that flies to many places at once in search of this love that has made his life incandescent. The feelings are delicate, thoughtful, civilized, but deep and ardent, and the language reflects them beautifully, conjuring memories and visions and inspiring ¨inner poems.¨

Very moving and impressive, Lawrence.

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Lucky Stars Aug 24, 2007, 11:51am EDT

I loved everything about it Lawrence - the words, the imagery, the flow. Beautiful!

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 24, 2007, 12:26pm EDT

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Thanks for you sweet comments and sweet 10 on my article..

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Elsie Duggan Aug 24, 2007, 11:07pm EDT

This is simply beautiful Lawrence, I hope the lady knows how lucky she is, lovely thoughts so well expressed.

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Kathy D. Aug 25, 2007, 12:34pm EDT

Beautiful!

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Karolyn Q. Aug 28, 2007, 7:02pm EDT

This was beautiful.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 29, 2007, 12:26pm EDT

To my wonderful poet...

Thanks for your yummy comments on my article

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Layla Morgan Wilde Aug 29, 2007, 8:28pm EDT

Truly lovely. 10!

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Sue D. Sep 1, 2007, 12:13pm EDT

"your inner poem" exquisite!

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amanda wallin Sep 4, 2007, 8:23am EDT

Moving and profound that touched upon the cycles of life, this left me with a sense of awe as does all your work. Superb!

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John Jackson Sep 4, 2007, 1:48pm EDT

Cool very cool.

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Anne M. Sep 7, 2007, 10:17am EDT

Well done...Ihope the lady cares as much as you do. Wonderfull imagery!

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Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Sep 10, 2007, 2:12am EDT

very nice!

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Bundy P Oct 15, 2007, 3:24pm EDT

excellent

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Eucliffe L. Oct 25, 2007, 3:55am EDT

I have been reversing through your postings and find a consistency of beauty.....end of winter into spring. You are a lover let loose to sing ! continue strumming !

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Elsie Duggan Nov 5, 2007, 1:32am EST

I came back to read this one again to thank you for so many comments on my BD, Lawrence, I just love this poem, and write some more like this, please.

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