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Friday 31 July 2020

ROMEO

Through the portal of recurring dream you return
with bizarre temptations that disturb equilibrium
and banish all hope of restful slumber: the wee hours robbed
of the self-control that checks an inner tempest.

Now resolve is vanquished and wild yearnings plague
body and mind. It's a kind of insanity
that ushers in addiction, where fantasy takes flight
like a ravenous vampire, quitting only at the rising of the sun.

Fractured Utopia haunts waking moments.
While you stand heroic in retrospect, I lay
breathless in dishevelled bed and psychic knots,
mesmerised by the after-image of sheer perfection.

A Shakespearian Tragedy, almost:
Romeo's touch from beyond the restless grave -
overpowering, intensely erotic - yet painfully unfulfilled.
Poor Juliet...

30 comments:

  1. Thanks for your sharing 😊 have a lovely day 😊

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    1. Thank you!😊😊
      Wishing you a fabulous day too...and stay safe, my friend xxx

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  2. My sweet Ygraine,
    The dream portal has closed, disturbing our balance.
    Romeo and Juliet's hopes are the same as those of Adam and Eve, to find Paradise again!
    Sleep no longer rests, the first hours of sleep have been stolen from us. We are certainly facing an inner storm and collective hysteria.
    There are no solutions, just sobs and tears. Resolutions do not leave the paper, we were overcome by fear and that kind of madness, which leads to addiction, where everything is playful and true.
    We are all mesmerized by this Shakespearean tragedy from beyond the grave that disturbs the flesh and the soul. Poor Juliet! Today we are all Julietas!
    This is my cut of this beautiful text. You inspire me every time I read your writings.
    Many kisses!!!
    You live in my heart! Stay balanced and healthy!

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    1. Oh WOW, I feel so honoured, truly!😊😊
      To be honest, I considered this poem to be utter rubbish...one of those that I just couldn't complete to my satisfaction! And then you came along and said that I inspire you...😮
      Mere words cannot adequately express my gratitude, my friend...but my heartfelt thanks anyway!

      Have a wonderful day...and stay safe too.

      Many Kisses xxx

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    2. My sweet Ygraine,
      Nothing that is composed with the soul and the heart, can be considered terrible. Even in the middle of the swamp, flowers are born, just be open to observe it.
      More kisses!!!

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    3. Oh how beautiful..."Even in the middle of the swamp, flowers are born"...brings a year to my eye!
      Thank you again, my dear friend.😊😊

      Many Kisses xxx

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  3. I've missed you and your beautiful poetry. It's good to be back.

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    1. Oh it is so good to have you back, Mary...and many thanks!😊😊
      You are always in my thoughts.
      Hugs xxx

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  4. Poor women, true Julietas, who believe in false Romeos ...
    Your poem is intense in feelings and excellent in poetic composition.
    I really liked it, congratulations for your talent for lyrics.
    Have a nice weekend, dear Ygraine.
    Kisses xxx

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    1. Ah, those false Romeos...and I have encountered quite a few those in my life!
      But I guess, on the positive side, at least with those guys life is never dull!😉
      Oh I am so happy you liked this, Jamie...and my most heartfelt thanks.😊😊

      Have a wonderful day, my friend...and stay safe.

      Kisses xxx

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  5. Wonderful writing (as usual). Love it.. A good tragedy for these troubled times.

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    1. Oh thank you, Anthony...I really appreciate that!😊😊

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  6. Good-hearted YGraine, I'm glad you wrote a great love story that ended poor Romeo and Juliet. This story is worldwide and there are several other versions of different countries such as China which is famous for the story of Sam Pek Eng Thay.

    Have a nice week, YGraine.

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Himawan...that truly means a lot to me!😊😊
      I am intrigued...I will read the story of Sam Pek Eng Thay...

      Have a super day, my friend...and stay safe!🙏🙏

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  7. Oh I am so glad you liked this, Yannis...and thank you so much!😊😊

    Have a great day...and stay safe.

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  8. Great poem, based on a great story. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Many thanks, my friend!😊😊...so happy you enjoyed!

      Greetings from Hampshire.

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  9. What an incredible way to look at dreams! beautifully written! :)

    Hope that your week is off to a good start! :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Oh you are so kind...thank you so much!😊😊

      Yes, thank you... beautiful sunny weather here, for a change!😉
      Hope you are having a great week too...

      Hugs xxx

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  10. Loved your writing again.
    A very good poem.

    Hope your week has started well.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Oh I am so happy you enjoyed...and thank you so much!😊😊
      Wishing you a super week too!

      Hugs xxx

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  11. another amazing poem - girl - you can really write! visual images abound.

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    1. Oh WOW, my most heartfelt thanks, Sandy! I truly appreciate that.😊😊
      So happy you enjoyed it.

      Hugs xxx

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  12. Amazing you tell in poem.
    Romeo and Juliet's stories are very popular and are loved all over the world.
    You summarize the story in the form of poems Romeo and Juliet that are so beautiful and touching
    Have a great day

    Best Regards

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    1. Oh you are so kind, thank you...so much!😊😊
      I am really happy you enjoyed.

      Wishing you a lovely day too...and stay safe, my friend.

      Hugs xxx

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  13. I lay
    breathless in dishevelled bed and psychic knots

    Like Beyond Powerful - Well Done - Stay Strong
    Cheers

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    1. Oh WOW...thank you...so much!😊😊

      Stay safe and happy...and keep putting me to shame with your amazing cycling feats!!😉😉

      Have a super day.

      Cheers 👍👍

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  14. I read again and today the poems seems better...
    Have a great weekend dear Ygraine. And stay safe and happy.
    Kisses xxx

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    1. So kind, Jaime...my heartfelt thanks.😊😊
      Wishing you a safe and happy weekend too...

      Kisses xxx

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