“Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.”
~ Thomas Gray
My Wicked Way with Words
Beguiling words excite me,
ignite me like a kiss on virgin skin.
I swirl within their vortex;
a hex of sensual rhythm draws me in
with the thrust and pulse of passion,
a fusion of symbolic vim and verve.
Deep meanings send a shiver,
a quiver of delight through every nerve.
As they spurt their pen-nib pleasure,
treasure spills in inky metaphor
and I revel in the glory
of their story ‘til I crave to write some more.
This affair is never ending,
I’m spending pregnant nights within their hook;
each slick linguistic frisson
intrinsic to the birth of every book.
Ralph L. Jones Jr.
Dylan Thomas "had his way" with words; you seem to have a more mutual relationship. Wicked is very very good.
Dylan Thomas "had his way" with words; you seem to have a more mutual relationship. Wicked is very very good.
Poor Phraser
gorgeous
gorgeous
patspoems
Such a great poem Susan. The wonder of words and how they make us feel - such a beautiful and vivid description. Amazing... Thank you....Pat
Such a great poem Susan. The wonder of words and how they make us feel - such a beautiful and vivid description. Amazing... Thank you....Pat
Bob Blackwell
It sure describes a love affair with words, sensual and enticing. Excellent work Sandra.
It sure describes a love affair with words, sensual and enticing. Excellent work Sandra.
Mike
Only one person I know of could have written this perfect extended metaphor of a poem... Flowing perfectly with rhymes galore... Beauty and purpose holding hands to the end... Susan Jarvis, You are amazing!
Only one person I know of could have written this perfect extended metaphor of a poem... Flowing perfectly with rhymes galore... Beauty and purpose holding hands to the end... Susan Jarvis, You are amazing!
Kevin Wells
'thrust and pulse of passion'. Steady on Sue! I'm a bloke you know! Hot verse as only a poetry chef like Madam Jarvis can serve up!
'thrust and pulse of passion'. Steady on Sue! I'm a bloke you know! Hot verse as only a poetry chef like Madam Jarvis can serve up!
bruised-orange
love it! me and my muse haven't quite gotten to this stage in the relationship, lol, but i do look forward to it! an excellent write!
love it! me and my muse haven't quite gotten to this stage in the relationship, lol, but i do look forward to it! an excellent write!
John Weber
Splendid use of all the tools!
Splendid use of all the tools!
Nighthawk
a superb penning, a linguistic delight! And all in all, an enviable write.
a superb penning, a linguistic delight! And all in all, an enviable write.
Shriram Sivaramakrishnan
vivid vivid....u have a great gift...
vivid vivid....u have a great gift...
SHRIDHAR B S
Superb! That’s how great works come into existence
Superb! That’s how great works come into existence
cjkrieger
A brightly beckoning, beautiful, brilliant, beguiling poem
A brightly beckoning, beautiful, brilliant, beguiling poem
Ken e Hall
Clever work building words into a cathedral of metaphors...I could write a book about it which it doesn't need it speaks for itself...regards
Clever work building words into a cathedral of metaphors...I could write a book about it which it doesn't need it speaks for itself...regards
Sally Plumb
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
rema renjini nair
i like your absolutely delicious wicked mind
i like your absolutely delicious wicked mind
Michael S. Simpson
Oh, yes! yes, yes, yes!
Oh, yes! yes, yes, yes!
C. P. Sharma
Wonderful way with words and meter.
Wonderful way with words and meter.
Valhjim
Words are physical as well as intellectual entities with the power to move, transform, electrify. Words can inspire, excite, arouse, hurt, wound, heal, elevate, sublimate. Words create rhythm, cadence, counterpoint; harmonies, symphonies, rhapsodies that transport the soul and inflame the heart. Your poem has such qualities--it evokes excitement, passion, sensuality in rhythm, sound, texture. A great write, indeed! And inspiring! Fills one with intense desire to start writing right away! Thanks for sharing! A real pleasure to read.
Words are physical as well as intellectual entities with the power to move, transform, electrify. Words can inspire, excite, arouse, hurt, wound, heal, elevate, sublimate. Words create rhythm, cadence, counterpoint; harmonies, symphonies, rhapsodies that transport the soul and inflame the heart. Your poem has such qualities--it evokes excitement, passion, sensuality in rhythm, sound, texture. A great write, indeed! And inspiring! Fills one with intense desire to start writing right away! Thanks for sharing! A real pleasure to read.
Aquila
Sexy, sensual, silky and sizzling - and that's you just writing about Poetry! Imagine what you would do if you wrote an erotic ballad or something. You'd probably scorch the reader's eyes...
Sexy, sensual, silky and sizzling - and that's you just writing about Poetry! Imagine what you would do if you wrote an erotic ballad or something. You'd probably scorch the reader's eyes...
Sandra Dodd
Fantastic! Must read more of your poems to improve my writing.
Fantastic! Must read more of your poems to improve my writing.
John Weber
What a splendid amalgam of all things poetic!
What a splendid amalgam of all things poetic!
John X. McCullagh
nicely done
nicely done
ron flowers
And what a way with words you have. I will read this one again and again.
And what a way with words you have. I will read this one again and again.
seema chowdhury
very nice and deep.
very nice and deep.
poeticpiers
A labour of love Perhaps which will produce something of value
A labour of love Perhaps which will produce something of value
Kamala
Spectacular...sensual format, vigorous tone...brilliant build.
Spectacular...sensual format, vigorous tone...brilliant build.
Marilese
Yes, though I love reading the words of others more than writing my own, words are enchanting and deliciously delightful and you have a gift, you sing!
Yes, though I love reading the words of others more than writing my own, words are enchanting and deliciously delightful and you have a gift, you sing!
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
You say "WICKED"...,and i say, "Writhingly Wonderful Wordsmithing! Very impressive work...inventive themeing, young Missy! FjR
You say "WICKED"...,and i say, "Writhingly Wonderful Wordsmithing! Very impressive work...inventive themeing, young Missy! FjR
emilou g:)emotions in words
What a beautiful wickedness you have! Thanks for sharing your gift............SMILE! THE DAY IS A NEW GIFT! :)emilou g.
What a beautiful wickedness you have! Thanks for sharing your gift............SMILE! THE DAY IS A NEW GIFT! :)emilou g.
seema chowdhury
very interesting write. thanks for sharing
very interesting write. thanks for sharing
Mike
As I return to this master work, I'm struck again because the words that lay the story down aren't bound by mere descriptions but they fly with words precision perfectly, just see, "slick linguistic frisson / intrinsic..." holy mary that's just one of many sweet caresses laid upon the story of true love and sex in marriage as the words emote and carry on to freedom and to childbirth the earth is richer for this pure communion of the language and the free...
As I return to this master work, I'm struck again because the words that lay the story down aren't bound by mere descriptions but they fly with words precision perfectly, just see, "slick linguistic frisson / intrinsic..." holy mary that's just one of many sweet caresses laid upon the story of true love and sex in marriage as the words emote and carry on to freedom and to childbirth the earth is richer for this pure communion of the language and the free...
fluzz
I too am pregnant!
I too am pregnant!
Fool
perfect
perfect
Sana Rose
Poetry is so erotic...! Disarming charming poem, Susan! Being brimmed with a poem and then letting it out through the pen gives a relief experienced by a pregnant woman just after childbirth! No one who sees us knows what we are going through, Susan! I get into a 'Pre-poetic syndrome'- despondent and irritable, oblivious to what happens around me, just before a poem is born...
Poetry is so erotic...! Disarming charming poem, Susan! Being brimmed with a poem and then letting it out through the pen gives a relief experienced by a pregnant woman just after childbirth! No one who sees us knows what we are going through, Susan! I get into a 'Pre-poetic syndrome'- despondent and irritable, oblivious to what happens around me, just before a poem is born...
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Deep! My words wasted here! Except to say, Beautiful... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Deep! My words wasted here! Except to say, Beautiful... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Romeo Della Valle
I love your wicked way, it is so enchanting!! Great write, Susan, Love and Peace...
I love your wicked way, it is so enchanting!! Great write, Susan, Love and Peace...
Nikunj
if this is a wicked way ..then let it be as wicked as it can be ....I like the pen-nib pleasure and the inky metaphor ..
if this is a wicked way ..then let it be as wicked as it can be ....I like the pen-nib pleasure and the inky metaphor ..
ShyWolf
Your wicked way with words just spell binding, pure magic - may this affair bloom forever more
Your wicked way with words just spell binding, pure magic - may this affair bloom forever more
jinjahman
love this (superior phrasing and stylizing) and pls do 'crave to write some more.' !
love this (superior phrasing and stylizing) and pls do 'crave to write some more.' !
Munia Khan
I am amazed at the pregnant nights :-) Your gorgeous way with words :-) Great poem again..
I am amazed at the pregnant nights :-) Your gorgeous way with words :-) Great poem again..
erik99
And the words have their wicked way with you too. How else are we to explain the way you keep coming out with such treasures?
And the words have their wicked way with you too. How else are we to explain the way you keep coming out with such treasures?
Sandra Martyres
Creative this is.....your wicked way with words is truly unique....pen-nib pleasure and inky metaphors included..
Creative this is.....your wicked way with words is truly unique....pen-nib pleasure and inky metaphors included..
sonetta
be careful now Susan...esp. w/ stanza 5--or you'll need more paper...the tissue kind! (lol ;)
be careful now Susan...esp. w/ stanza 5--or you'll need more paper...the tissue kind! (lol ;)
carol
every wicked word is amazing
every wicked word is amazing
robertchoward
Vivid and alluring. No wonder we are all addicted to this site!
Vivid and alluring. No wonder we are all addicted to this site!
Ben Gieske
Your quote, picture, and poem words combine to create a Wicked Trinity of Words. Truly a creative burst of poetic energy.
Your quote, picture, and poem words combine to create a Wicked Trinity of Words. Truly a creative burst of poetic energy.
Leslie Alexis
super poem!
super poem!
Fay Slimm
Sue you surpass yourself with every write - - you really do - - and girl this is the most sensuous picture of words I have ever read. Wow -- without doubt this has put me in the "metaphor-mood" tonight. Sensational write.
Sue you surpass yourself with every write - - you really do - - and girl this is the most sensuous picture of words I have ever read. Wow -- without doubt this has put me in the "metaphor-mood" tonight. Sensational write.
Ency Bearis
Amazing, an eloquence of verses and write.
Amazing, an eloquence of verses and write.
Mike
Wow... This is a love affair that can't ever end!!!
Wow... This is a love affair that can't ever end!!!
Phew!