by Sue T.
Member since:
September 27, 2008

For Baubo’s Régime (who runs with the wolves)

March 14, 2009 08:31 AM EDT
views: 124 | comments: 37

Régime, goddess queen of the night, she shines

wrapped in her silky soul-skin, a wild woman

of the sacred obscene, her spirit

out of hiding, resplendent in color,

a luscious rainbow in this darkened world, this rich

soul tasting the honey of life,

licking wounds with her silver tongue, body dancing

in arched desire,

red flame a flicker in velvet night eyes,

Régime, goddess queen of the night,

warming your heart in her scarlet fire,

dancing at the edge of blinded oppression,

trusting you'll drink in her wildest pleasures, this exiled flower

the sublime queen of her beloved art, bending

and folding into herself,

Régime, goddess queen of the night.

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Comments: 37

YOU are my potent morning elixir today, Sue, this gem just spun me outside my own fur into a moment that did not elapse but continues to eat through me in beauty and wonder. You've crashed me something gorgeous today.
JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Mar 14, 2009, 8:37am EDT
Exquisite................you have written about the wild woman archetype to perfection.

This is the type of woman whose strength is unable to be broken.
Kushal Poddar Mar 14, 2009, 8:38am EDT
Régime, goddess queen of the night,

warming your heart in her scarlet fire
Ah! This is a poem to bathe in!


Celestial grains
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Mar 14, 2009, 8:41am EDT
What a colorful, well-written poem with images that jump off the page. "soul tasting the honey of life, licking wounds with her silver tongue" - Wow!
JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2009, 8:47am EDT
How better to celebrate Woman?
Oh my I understand Running with Wolves as do you!
Wilhelmine Estabrook Mar 14, 2009, 9:02am EDT
"...wrapped in her silky soul-skin..."
Yes, yes, yes.
Svetlana Goryacheva Mar 14, 2009, 9:09am EDT
I, too, read "Running with Wolves", in Russian translation - an excellent book and the most impressive poem! ;-)

Hugs and blessings - S.
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Mar 14, 2009, 9:52am EDT
Sue, I love the Wild Woman archetype, and your rendering is sensual and original.

If you are interested, here's one of my favorites stories of what happens when Civilized Man meets Wild Woman.
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Mar 14, 2009, 9:53am EDT
Thank you for posting this to The Surreal Circus. You are now featured.
Dan R. Mar 14, 2009, 10:48am EDT
Beautifully done!
Granny Janny H. Mar 14, 2009, 11:00am EDT
Every line pleases the senses. Featured in Poet's Weekly Muse,
Marge H. Mar 14, 2009, 11:10am EDT
Wow! Elegant and exquisite. I felt like I was there beside her.
Daniel Irwin Tucker Mar 14, 2009, 1:59pm EDT
This beautiful poem makes me think of what 'Eve' must have been like before religion and men suppressed the true beauty of woman.
Jennifer Lee Mar 14, 2009, 6:05pm EDT
Wow! I was enthralled with the read and wanted to feature, but I see it already is in two groups. Congratulations on both. They're well deserved. Wonderful write, intense, and potent. Inspires me to be strong! Thank you for posting to our group.
Ah, wild, wild woman dances with wolves. Ten stars!
Sue T. Mar 14, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
Thank you for dropping by to read this everyone. Your comments are much appreciated.
Elsie Duggan Mar 15, 2009, 2:17am EDT
Wonderful poem , great writing,
lynn a. Mar 15, 2009, 8:23am EDT
Sue, this is the kind of poem that turns every nerve on high. Fantastic poem. I think Regime exists in everywoman, more freely in some or more hidden, as being tempered in spirit affects us all. I love this.
Bard Constantine Mar 15, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
This simply pulses with life and mystical beauty. Lovely.
Courtney C. Mar 15, 2009, 7:25pm EDT
Beautifully written as always :)
lynn a. Mar 18, 2009, 10:04am EDT
Reading this again. "The call of the wild", recognizing the voice. Perfect.
Kushal Poddar Mar 18, 2009, 10:08am EDT
You have created a world of its own!
peace and sins
Keep dancing!
Marge H. Mar 23, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
Came back to reread this. Just as wonder-filled the second time around.
Teresa T. Mar 25, 2009, 1:49am EDT
Well done!
Sunaura *. Mar 27, 2009, 12:07pm EDT
This piece splattered all the colors of the rainbow into the mind of the reader, beautifully done
Kushal Poddar Mar 28, 2009, 12:20am EDT
Reading for the second time and enjoying. Where are your new poems? Hiding!

summarily snippets
William Dotani Mar 28, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
This is a self contained description that gives a feeling of completeness. All descriptive elements focus on this sultry woman you paint so vividly. Quite an enjoyable read.
William Dotani Mar 28, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
Is this page one of your autobiography?
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 29, 2009, 4:17pm EDT
red flame a flicker in velvet night eyes,
Régime, goddess queen of the night,

each word is precious and compliments the whole poem.

Brilliant!
Once again, excellent write. You have a true talent with words and conveying your thoughts across to the reader.
TINA s. Apr 29, 2009, 4:36pm EDT
very nice

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