This poem was written for a dear friend, Carla Milho – a very talented writer and lovely lady from Lisbon, Portugal – who is a frequent source of my inspiration, often on my mind and in my heart…
Beneath starlit skies
Passion lights our eyes
Drawing near, love invites summer fun
These moments, sublime
– always right on time
When we feel our two hearts beat as one
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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Just the Way You Are, by Billy Joel (1977) – see lyrics here.
I’ve said it before, that, “Her lovely smile has the power to compel poetry“. She’s Mukti Masih, a published author, podcaster, successful content writer and beautiful poetess from India. And, she’s also on my mind…
Gorgeous brown eyes
With shapely, strong thighs
Luscious lips, sweet the taste, so divine
Long, lustrous hair
– a breath of fresh air
Share the light of your love, let it shine
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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Lovely Day, by Bill Withers (1977) – see lyrics here.
Having read “A Qualquer Altura” (Portuguese, meaning Anytime) by Carla Milho, a gifted writer, truly beautiful woman and dear friend – wherein she speaks of dreams, love and courage – I was inspired to write this poem in response…
She puts the poem in my pen
And so, I’m at it again
Sending song
through my words
to her heart
I hope one day she will find
That we are two of a kind
Hear my call
Share her love
Play a part
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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Night Moves, by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (1976) – see lyrics here.
Over the passed few years, I’ve published several poems on my web site. Many are written in response to creative writings posted by friends, and, therein, are commonly entitled Poem in Response, or, Poem for a Friend.
However, I also oftentimes include poetry in my comments on other sites, in response to various posts of friends which I’ve enjoyed reading. As such, and without further adieu, here are a few samples which I’ve penned…
Title of Post With Link: “Rise Lady, Rise (audio)“
Poetess: Michele Lee
As nature has shared her golden glow, so too, through pen, your spirit does flow.
Title of Post With Link: “A Girl in Painting“
Poetess: Annabel
What better way
to start the day
than to see your lovely face
Words shared, so kind
Straight from the heart
A good morning to embrace
Title of Post With Link: “Percurso“ (Portuguese, meaning Route)
Poetess: Carla Milho
Like you, dear Carla, whose enduring beauty shines brightly day after day, so too do your words and wisdom glow with the reflection of love.
Title of Post With Link: “We Are Poetry Hosted by the Library of Johnson C. Smith University“
Poetess: Kym Gordon Moore
As water, your words flow with poetic fluidity, nourishing with inspiration the imaginations of those open to growth.
Title of Post With Link: “The World Outside“
Poetess: Holly Hunter
Interlaced with threads of sadness, where shadows fade into night like days of the future passed, blended with blues into a blur of yesteryear, this half empty outer world exists in stark contrast to the full beauty you exude, an inner glow of which can brighten every tomorrow.
Title of Post With Link: “Old Dreams – A Poem“
Poetess: Dawn Pisturino
Love endures with memory
Through these lines of poetry
All Poems © 2023 Phil Perkins
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Ocean Parkway, by Spyro Gyra (1990)
Soft moonlight in her eyes A flower in her hair She reached to take my hand - come with me, if you dare I dare, my dear Indeed, I do I so enjoy This time with you We walked awhile Without a word Then suddenly, she stopped In warm embrace Our bodies pressed Onto the sand we dropped Into the night We fell in love As stars dotted the sky When morning came She winked and said - until next time, goodbye
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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I’m Still in Love with You, by Al Green (1972) – see lyrics here.
Over the passed few years, I’ve published several poems on my web site. Many are written in response to creative writings posted by friends, and, therein, are commonly entitled Poem in Response, or, Poem for a Friend.
However, I also oftentimes include poetry in my comments on other sites, in response to various posts of friends which I’ve enjoyed reading. As such, and without further adieu, here are a few samples I’ve penned recently…
Title of Post With Link: “Holy Days of Unimagnamos on Spillwords Press“
Poetess: Cindy Georakas
May with spring you sing
A song of harmony
As friendships blossom
So beautiful to see
Title of Post With Link: “The Gravitational Pull of Poetry“
Poetess: Kym Gordon-Moore
Your poetry flows as the beauty of sound present in water cascading through a forest, which, when emerging from the trees to see the source, its movement washes over ones heart in a blanket of peaceful appreciation.
Title of Post With Link: “Closer to the Sun“
Poetess: Michele Lee
Desert thermals did elevate
In poetic flight to appreciate
Title of Post With Link: “Interlude“
Poetess: Holly Hunter
A dream in flight
– extreme delight
Each line your love shines through
It’s ecstasy
My dear Holly
This satin rendezvous
All Poems © 2023 Phil Perkins
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Babylon Sisters, by Steely Dan (1980) – see lyrics here.
This poem was written for Holly Hunter, a beautiful woman and talented poetess hailing from Florida. She’s a frequent source of my inspiration, a dear friend and someone whose company I truly appreciate. Please visit her site at House of Heart to enjoy her creative writings – thank you!
On astral winds She drifts sublime Across a starlit sky Southern beauty - Floridian The apple of my eye Her waves of red Long, lustrous hair Accentuate delight Her gorgeous smile Spreads happiness Warming my heart at night A cosmic trail Illuminates The path with which I'll flow So, if one day She welcomes me Two hearts, as one, may grow
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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Year of the Cat, by Al Stewart (1976) – see lyrics here.
NOTE: this poem uses the Preformatted Block, which allows for indentation of text exactly as pasted. However, in so doing, a monospace font is used.
Having read “A Leitura” (Portuguese, translated as The Reading), written by a very talented writer, beautiful woman and dear friend, Carla Milho – wherein she shares thoughts regarding emotion and perceptions – I was inspired to write this poem in response…
To see your eyes
As I awake
– my dream must have come true
Soothing, your smile
Warming, my heart
Together, here with you
© 2023 Phil Perkins
Message to Carla: Your green eyes captivate with a beauty so grand as to melt the hearts of those whose vision you enter. Were good fortune to cross my path, such that tomorrow would see us sharing time together, I would forever be blessed with your presence, to appreciate wholeheartedly the joy which you so humbly, yet abundantly, convey. You, my dear Carla, more than any other, have the power to make dreams come true.
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She’s a Dream, by Average White Band (1978) – see lyrics here.
Holly Hunter is a very talented poetess, beautiful woman and dear friend hailing from Florida, and I encourage you to visit her web site, House of Heart, to enjoy her creative writings.
Having read her recent work, “Water for Lovers“, I was inspired to write this poem in response…
Weightless in the waters of Europa, we shall gaze upon Jupiter, inspired and breathless with awe. Then, pursue a trail of stars as we indulge in grand equatorial vistas of Mars, along the Tharsis Rise. Sojourners, we’ll return to sink our feet into the sands of Jost Van Dyke and wet our whistles at the Soggy Dollar Bar, as the Caribbean Sea glistens with life before our eyes, calling us to swim again.
© 2023 Phil Perkins
Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile), by Santana (1977)
Having read “Loved Like Roses“, written by the beautiful Holly Hunter, a very talented poetess and friend hailing from The Sunshine State – wherein love is nurtured and flourishes in a summer garden – I was inspired to write this poem in response…
Flowing curves, under pen
Laced of ink rippling wet
Words converge, fresh with love
Roses bloom in duet
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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Melissa, by The Allman Brothers Band (1972) – see lyrics here.
After enjoying “Rusty Rose“, a wonderfully creative mixed media artwork by my dear friend, Tiffany Arp-Daleo, a Bohemiam Abstract artist residing in San Diego, California – and, knowing that she also enjoys the Grateful Dead – I was inspired to write this poem in response…
Just like San Diego 🎨
Just like old road trip shows 😎
Your art sings like Jerry 🎶
Ramble on Rusty Rose 🌹
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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Ramble on Rose, by Grateful Dead (1972) – see lyrics here.
This poem was written as a birthday gift for my dearest friend, Carla Milho, a beautiful lady and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal. Please visit her web site to wish her a Happy Birthday on this special day – thanks very much!
Frost the cake and add a candle to the dish
It’s time to make a wish
Another year is here
Sing the song we know with joy and warm delight
We celebrate tonight
Toasting you with good cheer
47!!!
Happy Birthday, Carla
Let the good times flow
Fun and friends who love you, don’t you know
Happiness, forever
When you share a smile
Days ahead grow brighter, all the while
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)
by Van Morrison (1972)
• see lyrics here •
This haiku was inspired by a lovely woman and good friend, Annabel. She’s a professional dancer & choreographer, and also a gifted poetess. I encourage guests to visit her web site to enjoy her creative writings – thanks very much!
She dances on clouds
Melting snow from mountain peaks
Cascading beauty
☀️
© 2023 Phil Perkins
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After writing my recent Poem in Response, inspired by reading “The Dance“, a wonderful poem penned by the beautiful Floridian poetess, Holly Hunter, I wrote this follow-up poem…
Sharing the stars
Embracing time
Awake until twilight
Two hearts in tow
Drawn by the moon
Through waves of love, delight
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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Morning Dance, by Spyro Gyra (1979)
This poem was written for a very talented and lovely poetess hailing from Florida, Holly Hunter. She’s a friend who often brings a smile to my face, and a source of inspiration. I encourage you to visit her web site, House of Heart, to enjoy her creative writings – thank you!
Her smile across the stars
Shines light to warm my heart
So heavenly the glow
Holly – a work of art
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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