Tag: romance

Poem for a Friend
Among the many, there are those few, special people, individuals through which an appreciation flourishes, inspiration overwhelms and beauty is exemplified.

So, it is with Annabel – a professional dancer & choreographer, talented poetess, lovely lady and dear friend. Having discussed her visit to a desert temple known as the Mogao Caves, I wrote this poem…
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Like an oasis in the desert, you're a wellspring of overflowing beauty who makes flowers blossom where there is no water, and shadows long for the dawn of day.

Rising in the east, you are a burgeoning vision of loveliness, warming days, pathways and the hearts of those who can recognize an angel.

As a woman who enlivens each trail you traverse, may your days be many, your reach expansive, and your soul replete with such grand blessings as you've conveyed, herein.
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© 2023 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

The Caves of Altamira, by Steely Dan (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.
Phil

June 5, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem for a Friend

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

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Just the Way You Are, by Billy Joel (1977) – see lyrics here.

Phil

June 1, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem for a Friend

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

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Lovely Day, by Bill Withers (1977) – see lyrics here.

Phil

May 22, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

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

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Night Moves, by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (1976) – see lyrics here.

Phil

May 4, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poems in Comment

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

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Ocean Parkway, by Spyro Gyra (1990)

Phil

May 2, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem

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

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

I’m Still in Love with You, by Al Green (1972) – see lyrics here.

Phil

April 16, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem for a Friend
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!
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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
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© 2023 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

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.
Phil

April 6, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Song for Today

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

No Replay At All, by Genesis (1981) – see lyrics here.

Phil

April 5, 2023

Miscellaneous, Music
Poem in Response

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.

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

She’s a Dream, by Average White Band (1978) – see lyrics here.

Phil

April 2, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

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)

Phil

March 18, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

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

PHOTOT CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Melissa, by The Allman Brothers Band (1972) – see lyrics here.

Phil

March 13, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response
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…
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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
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© 2023 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Miracles, by Jefferson Starship (1975) – 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.
Phil

March 4, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Song for Today

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

February 21, 2023

Miscellaneous, Music
Music and Design
Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…
- For the Love of You – by The Isley Brothers • 1975
- Let’s Stay Together – by Al Green • 1972
- Send For Me – by Atlantic Starr • 1981
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Phil

February 1, 2023

Miscellaneous, Music
Music and Design
Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…
- Good to Me – by Forever More / 1970
- Wishing on a Star – by Rose Royce / 1977
- Black Magic Woman – by Santana / 1970
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Phil

January 20, 2023

Miscellaneous, Music