He parted the silk
and traced her skin with clusters of
pink sakura. His lips
Followed their trail. He
pulled flowers from the clusters,
scattering on her skin.
Teasingly he blew
them away. Here, now there, and
And there. He smiled and
Pulled her to him. Soft
as petals against him, he
touched her in wonder.
The Samurai and the Lady
09 Apr 2013 10 Comments
in General Poetry, Haiku Tags: cherry blossom petals, haiku, Japan, love making, poetry, Samurai, sensuality
kanzen sakura 
Apr 09, 2013 @ 19:30:43
This is lovely, and it reminds me so strongly of the story I’m writing, which has a Japanese influence. Since you also enjoy the culture, if you ever have any advice on what I’m writing I’d be glad to hear it 🙂
Lily
Apr 09, 2013 @ 20:00:30
I am so complimented. if you have any questions or anything. shoot them my way. I’ll do what I can to help. > Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 23:30:43 +0000 > To: thspencer51@hotmail.com >
Apr 09, 2013 @ 21:37:51
That’s great, I will definitely do so the next time I’m scratching my head over something 😛
Lily
Apr 10, 2013 @ 07:42:57
Of course, it is always best to write from personal experience
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Apr 09, 2013 @ 21:14:58
You just put Rumi to shame. If that isn’t sensual I don’t know what it. Great!
Apr 10, 2013 @ 07:42:20
Thank you so very much!
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Apr 10, 2013 @ 20:07:39
You know, I am still just preening myself about your comment. I am so grateful for this comment about my little haiku. and so proud that it came from a talent such as yourself.
Apr 10, 2013 @ 20:37:50
Well bless your heart but I am no more a talent than you are. Your haiku was/is terrific and filled with sensuality that jumps off the page, a presence to it. I have often felt that the reason Rumi is so popular, number one selling poet in the U.S., is because his words, like yours, bring us to this moment through what we feel in our bodies. How much more present can one be? So my friend, preen away, you wrote it and deserve it. 🙂 Paulette
Apr 11, 2013 @ 07:51:00
Dear Paulette – you have just given a huge heart smile. Toni
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Apr 11, 2013 @ 10:28:31
🙂