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
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…
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.
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
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
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
After reading “Uma hipótese num bilião” (Portuguese, meaning A Hypothesis in a Billion) by Carla Milho – a lovely lady, wonderful writer and dear friend from Lisbon, Portugal – I was inspired to write this poem in response…
When once I asked
Please marry me
You said, not now
- with time, maybe
But that was then
And this is now
And what will be, will be
And so, once more
I'll ask again
- I wish you'd marry me
Togetherness
Unto the years
We'll weather every storm
True hearts as one
In happiness
Our love, forever warm
Having read “Taking Strolls in Shillong“, written by my friend Mukti Masih, a beautiful poetess, Christian, successful entrepreneur and chai-totaler hailing from Indore, India – wherein she shares rewarding experiences while walking in the capital city of Meghalaya – I was inspired to write this poem…
The call of Shillong Resounds in your heart Through words from the Lord With which to impart
This poem was written for Annabel, a very talented and beautiful poetess residing in California. An exquisite dancer and friend whose smile melts my heart, she’s also a source of inspiration. Please visit her site to enjoy her creative writings – thank you!
Drifting by night, into a dream I saw her standing there – Beside the sea Under a moon Gold stardust in her hair
Hers are the words I long to hear In rapture of the heart Each welcoming Our warm embrace Forming a work of art
The day did dawn, as I arose Reflecting on her spell Deep down inside I wish for her – the lovely Annabel
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
Having read “The Dance“, written by the talented and lovely Floridian poetess, Holly Hunter – in which a beautiful redhead at the Sad Café holds the light of her heart in her hand – I was inspired to write this poem…
Rhythm in waves They found the beach To make the moon their own
Two hearts as one One dance in sync In love, never alone
Using Affinity Photo software, I made the following modifications to this photograph of a pink rose: the image was straightened and cropped, then desaturated; a mask was added in order to paint back color into the rose; clarity was enhanced, and adjustments layers were used (white balance, vibrance, levels); I also included a faint glow effect and a textural overlay.
Phil Perkins • Photography 