your tired feet have walked the desert
thorns and thistles scarred your skin
squirming in a mire
enraged by liars
your nights of passions
felt like the apocalypse
you, bearer of the bleeding hearts
I lock the door
I toss the key out of the window
I drink the sweetest wine
and listen to
the chants of prayers from the faraway Corinth
the walls are gray
the music plays
a yellow sunset lingers on my dress
September speaks
with lips of tango nuevo
with cords of harems with no keys
you, my adulterated love
I light your fire
blindfolded I seek a buyer
for all my sins
for this September blood that I resold
and for the girl who once was me
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Love.
Gabriela.
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Nice tango.
Thank you 🙂
YOU are welcome.
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Beautifully penned 💗.
Thank you so much sweetheart.
xoxo
You’re welcome 😄♥️.
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The video is sublime as is this gorgeous piece that takes us outside of Corinth.
So many descriptive phrases that are so rich dear Button.
“A yellow sunset lingers on my dress
September speaks”
I love that you pick Corinth, the city close to where you are, as there are so many religious teachings about this city. So intriguing.
“I light your fire
Blindfolded I seek a buyer
For all my sins”
Your ending is so perfect and sad.
What an exceptional piece. I wish I could dance like the woman in the video. Bravo!
❤️ love Honeybun 💕❤️🌸🦋
Good morning honeybun. Still morning 🙂
I am trilled you loved the post and enjoyed the tango. Thank you for the words of praise. They warm my heart. They make me happy. You are fabulous, Joni.
“I love that you pick Corinth, the city close to where you are” Interesting observation honeybun. I would not say that Corinth is distance wise close to where I am from (although distance is a relative concept; some people may say it is close). However, I will certainly say that Corinth is very close to my soul.
“I wish I could dance like the woman in the video.” Haha! Me too! I am practicing 🙂
Love you honeybun
Have a blessed day.
G (Button)
Dearest Button,
I just knew you were a flamenco dancer. My daughter learned while she studied at the University of Madrid. I am talking about the old city of Corinth as referenced in the Bible, I saw your poem in reference to being near that city long ago.
“the chants of prayers from the faraway Corinth”
This was where Paul started one of his first churches. Your poems take people to many different places within the walls of your gorgeous words.
This is one of the things that makes your poems so powerful and magical, my friend. You take us to exotic places all over the world. We can see, hear and smell your words.
Also the presentation of your work is always so gorgeous. Such an amazing poetress you are Button.
Thank you for your well wishes. You stay inspired my friend, and always be showered with love and blessings. I can’t wait till your next post. Love (J) honeybun
Good morning my dearest honeybun and thank you so much for your beautiful comment.
“My daughter learned while she studied at the University of Madrid.” I am thrilled to hear that. ”
” I am talking about the old city of Corinth” So am I sweetheart. Corinth is a city that I love; a city in which I spent and hope to spend many more months; a city close to my spirituality and to my heart for many reasons.
“You take us to exotic places all over the world. We can see, hear and smell your words.” That is so kind of you to say honeybun. Please know I love your magnificent poetry too.
Well, it’s Saturday. Sending you flowers and plenty of blessings. May you have a fabulous weekend.
Love
G (Button)
I thought you were talking about Corinth Button. It must be so beautiful there. Thank you for the flowers and blessings, they have already arrived. Sending much love back to you my dear friend. I hope you get to rest this weekend. To make sure, I am sending the fairies again to work their magic and they all have their PhD’s as well. So leave all your university work to them as well. Spend your weekend relaxing and writing gorgeous poetry for us to enjoy. A bit of a selfish gift 🎁 I know.
Love and hugs my friend.
Yours,
Honeybun
“It must be so beautiful there”. Yes, it is. It has beautiful views. But it is not Athens, Delphi or the islands. It is not anymore one of the most powerful Greek city stats 🙂 However, you have the words of Paul inscribed on the obelisk – relatively important for Orthodox Christians – it is well situated one can reach Athens or Delphi very easy. You can rent splendid villas for reasonable prices and again the views are magnificent.
Thank you for the love. It always brings joy into my life.
“To make sure, I am sending the fairies again to work their magic and they all have their PhD’s as well” Aren’t you a real doll? Thank you!
“So leave all your university work to them as well.” Oh, Joni, believe me I wish I could do that. I walked to the mailbox and it’s a splendid morning. It cooled off. But I have to do ground work for two upcoming conferences so I am stuck with work this weekend.
Anyway, you really are a beautiful soul and I thank you for being YOU.
xoxoxo
G (Button)
I don’t know how you keep up. Thank you for the info on Corinth, it sounds amazing. I would love to visit.
I am grateful my working days are over. It has cooled off here quite a bit too. Well I hope you are blessed at the conferences you will be attending. No need to respond dear Button just know that you are loved and in my prayers.
❤️💕🤗🌸🌺 honeybun
Thank you for the good wishes and for the understanding honeybun.
Love and blessings right back to you.
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Absolutely magnificent poem, gorgeous tango!!! 😍♥️♥️♥️
I send you a very big hug full of affection! 🤗♥️🌹
Thank you so much Ely. You are a gem. Wishing you a beautiful rest of the day.
Much love
G.
Such a wonderful poem!
… and the tango is gorgeous 💃🏻
Thank you so much Luisa. It means a lot to me you liked the poem and the tango.
xoxoxo
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This seems like a topical poem to me again with undercurrents of fire and apocalypse, but above all it’s a wonderful passionate love poem!🔥
Thank you so much Ingrid. You are such a sweetheart. Sending you plenty of love.
xoxo..
Beautiful poem and a hot tango.
Thank you Timothy. Do you care to dance? 🙂
I would love to.
Wonderful 🙂
Slow slow quick quick slow.
And he goes.. one of the most magnificent dancers…
Turn, dip, dream, sigh.
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Beautiful imagery, Gabriela. It has a subtle darkness to it that I enjoyed, and the last lines made me want to read it again and again.
Good morning Diana. Thank you so much for the praise. I am glad you enjoyed the piece.
May you have a fabulous day. May you love and be loved.
Hugs
G.
Fabulous. Such a wonderful tango. The steady pace of the words is so deep setting.
You take this piece from a dark place to a wonderful height and then it ends on this bittersweet, stunning note.
Really wonderful.
“I drink the sweetest wine.” Let me take a guess. Moscato? Or Sauternes?
Either way, a delicious September poem. Actually, I am going to have to read this again. And again and again to eternity. That’s his w beautiful it is.
Ankaliés.
S.
What a beautiful comment Shanyu. I am thrilled you liked the tango.
“You take this piece from a dark place to a wonderful height and then it ends on this bittersweet, stunning note.” I am so humbled by your words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
“Moscato? Or Sauternes?” Both sound wonderful. Yet, for some reason I am thinking Tokay/Hungarian 🙂
Enjoy the delights of season my dear friend and thank you again for your magnificent comment.
Ankaliázei ton agapitó mou fílo 🙂
I am not Greek. I know about 100 words in Greek 🙂
Sending you a big hug and much love Shanyu. And a kiss.
xoxo
Dear friend,
You are so very welcome. This was absolutely beautiful.
Tokay? Wonderful. I got you as a red wine person. You surely made it white!
Thank you for the greetings. May you have a wonderful September too.
“I am not Greek. I know about 100 words in Greek” Aw Shucks. Better stick to abrazos😀
Sending much love and a bottle of Tokay. Cheers.
Hello, my dearest Shanyu. Thank you so much for the Tokay. I will keep it to remember me of our friendship. One day we may have a glass together.
“I got you as a red wine person.” Oh, I hate to disappoint you Shanyu but I usually do not drink alcohol. Do I know one thing or two about splendid wines? Yes, but what I know I learned mostly from others.
You can use Greek. In this way we both can learn (I am assuming you are not Greek :))
Sending love.
Have a beautiful weekend.
G,
My absolute dear. I got it in Budapest.
“One day we may have a glass together.” I’ll be waiting for that day.
“But I usually do not drink alcohol. “That’s absolutely fine friend. I didn’t know that. I cannot have it too. It just all that I’ve picked up from surfing the net. For the record, it has the highest waves😁
I might as well use Greek but it all depends on how well Google Translate responds( the cat’s out of the bag😬)
“I am assuming you are not Greek” I’m not.
Thank you for the love and kindness.
Hugs.
S.
The wine of the kings; the king of wines 🙂 I am talking about Tokay 🙂
Hugs right back to you.
G.
Now is it? You’ve got me interested into it now. Pretty sure it’ll be the first one I’ll try when I grow up.
S
How old are you? 🙂
I am sorry Shanyu. I should not ask. I truly apologize. Enjoy your rest of the day my dear friend. You’re fantastic.
No no it’s absolutely fine friend. I was just getting from the older comments to the fresh ones. I just turned fifteen.
Thank you for being so gracious.
You just turned 15! Happy belated birthday! I should not talk about wines with you. I would not do it again. I promise.
Here is a flower to your 15 the most beautiful age when love is fresh and innocent.
Seeding you hugs my dear friend.
G.
Thank you so much for the wishes.
You can by all means talk wine to me. I’m into food so I’m open to gathering all the information I can get. Wine flavours Italian beautifully. Rum is an absolute go to for desserts( of course flambéed)
So yeah, as far as it adds to my understanding of world cultures and cuisines, I very well appreciate it.
Thank you so much for the flower. I’m imagining an edelweiss ( I don’t know maybe because it was the centre of the title song for The Man in the high castle?)
Thank you once again. Cheers.
And yes, I still look forward to talking Tokay.
S.
Beautifully written.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo
Your poetry is pure bliss.
Thank you so much my dear. That’s so kind of you to say.
xoxo
Of another time, yet… of the moment, your words alive…
Good afternoon my dearest Eric, and tons of apologies for being late with everything. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. It means a lot Eric. I will write the you soon.
Have a splendid weekend.
Yours
G.
You take, G… E.
Thank you Eric.
oh I love this poem of “throwing away the key and the girl who was once me”.
it is so beautiful and the gift of Septembern with all of it’s apocalypse moments … ❤️ Cindy
Cindy, Cindy… Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. I love it. Maybe I should call the poem September Apocalypse 🙂 I don’t know. I am happy you were here and I am very grateful for your support… deeply grateful.
Wishing you a fabulous weekend filled with joy and love.
Yours
G.
You are most welcome Gabriela! It is always deserved! Oh I think that’s a great name for it! It would be remembered…. maybe you need 2020 on it too-:). It is my gift to support you for all your words you shower us all with. You do the same! ❤️❤️❤️C
Oh that’s a great gift 🎁. Thank you Cindy. And thank you for your beautiful posts and your supporting 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
You’re most welcome!!! I’m so glad you enjoy mine as well! That is deeply touching! 🎁🥰❤️🌈
Oh, I enjoy your post tremendously Cindy. I am gratefulness met 🤗💝🤗💝
That is so kind and I’m honored! 😘
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Whoa. Someone who doesn’t use “and” in poetry unless it’s mandatory and paints dynamically with words. Great stuff. Great storyteller.
Phil, thank you so much for your comment and for the praise. You made me blush 🙂
Loving the title and last lines of this piece!
Thank you so much Java. I am glad you did.
Sending you plenty of hugs
G.
Superb Poetess! You have captured the rhythm and the passion of the tango so well. The third stanza is a masterful lilt that left me spellbound. Bravo Bella!
Good morning my dearest Brad,
It’s a splendid morning here and I hope it’s splendid where you are too. Perhaps you are taking the bike out today. If you do please think of me for a second.
What can I say? Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here for me. I know I am not too good these days – too much work and too many pressures – but I want you to know that I think of you and your beautiful poems very often. When I have the time to read your poems bring a lot of joy into my life. Although I noticed that lately there is a darker note to them.
Anyway, have a magnificent weekend Brad.
xoxoxo..
G.
It would be more rare, the seconds I do not think of you. I know how busy your life and careers must be. I appreciate all the time and support you give and I never take attendance. You are always here and I feel it. And, yes, a few darker pieces as of late, but not a transition in my head space, just stretching the creative muscles, so to speak. There is a subtle beauty in the dark. Have a great weekend enjoying the weather and I will save you a seat on the next ride! xoxo
Thank you for your beautiful reply Brad. It means a lot.
xoxo
Oh. yes, there is beauty in darkness 🙂
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Much love
G.
So beautifully crafted💜😊
Thank you so much 🌹🌹🌹
Thank you so much Samreen.
xoxo
Gabriela
Your welcome 😊
Gabriella, exquisitely beautiful poem! The tango is a gorgeous, passionate dance, and your poem is its equal. <3 Poignant last line, "the girl who once was me." <3 All the best! Cheryl
Oh, Cheryl, I am so humbled by your comment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sending love and plenty of hugs . Have a lovely weekend .
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Divine dear Gabriela…” the girl that once was me”, so many breathtaking verses! ❤️🌹🌺
Hi Rene, thank you so much. Your kindness means the world to me ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s my pleasure! ❤️❤️
xoxo…
xoxoxo
Beautiful verses!!!!
Aw… thank you so much. You made my afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Best
Gabriela
I am reading your other ones… u truly are gifted…
Thank you so much dear. That is so kind of you to say. Sending big hugs.
Hugs ur way too..
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Beautiful. I got you. I will read more soon.
Thanks a ton!
My pleasure 💕
Most lovely poem like telling a story.amazing poem,dear G!!
Thank you Aruna. That’s very kind of you.
Most welcome,dear G!!
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Que interesante Gabriela y que manera de ver y de ilustrar, de formar una imagen de la nada con palabras tan precisas, colocadas tan perfectamente y tan hermosas…entiendo.
Adios amiga,
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Muchas gracias, Francisco…. entiendo?
Una flor
Gabriela
Lots of atmosphere and action – works well technically – good use of near-rhyme
Thank you Ian. I am humbled by your comment.
“a yellow sunset lingers on my dress…” Very lovely, and not just that line.
Thank you kindly 🌸
Wow 🤩🔥🔥
Thank you 🙂
What can I say, dearest Gabriela…I must’ve read it several times to sense the poem…it’s so lively with your crazy lines…right from the very begining…”your tired feet have walked the desert…thorns and thistles scarred your skin”…the imagery is intense & painful through the tired feet & scarred skin…I feel, I know that being…and then the way it progresses slowly…“A yellow sunset lingers on my dress…September speaks…I light your fire…Blindfolded I seek a buyer…For all my sins”…this poem of yours is simply beautiful…sensual…truly September’s hot tango…now don’t you plan to melt me with that sunset…it’s still burning hot & immensely beautiful 💛
Wow!!! This is just gorgeous!!
Thank you so much Lia 🌹
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Was reading this with a different perspective, as in like a lover been spoken to; with some regret being expressed of how things turned out between two lovers. Till I got to the end and realised it was to one’s self.
Brilliant write and ending!❤🔥👏
Joel, thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for the praise. I am humbled by your words. Your interpretation is brilliant and for that I thank you again.
Gabriela
It was a worthwhile read for me, Gabi💚❤
Glad you liked my interpretation too
Thank you again. You are so kind 🌸
This is simply beautiful ❤
My most sincere thanks 🙂
Your poetry is priceless to me Gabriella 🧡😍
Thank you so much. So is yours to me.
Hugs
G.
A poem woven with a story. SO well written
Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🌹
The pleasure is all mine 😊
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“Adulterated love”, this is Deep!❤️
Thank you ❤️
My pleasure!❤️
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Your writings are beautiful! Thank you so much for following my blog!
Thank you for your wonderful words. They touched my heart.
Your welcome!
xoxo
Lovely❤
Thank you so much 🌹
Really an enticing poem!
Thank you 🌸
Wonderful
Thank you so much.
and for the girl who once was me
So good Gab.
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Nice one dear!!
Thank you 🤗
Beautiful ❣️
Thank you so much 🌹
Adulterated love🥺
This is beautiful
Thank you so much Veronika. Hugs and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
It was amazing I hope too that I could too write something like that
Thank you so much my dearest Rita. I am sure you can 🌹
Much love 💗💗
By the it’s Riya 😌
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Quite a lovely dance of words, and I like the evocative imagery of the sunset on the dress.
My most sincere thanks for your lovely comment 🌸
Beautiful writing and artwork. 🤍
Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🌹
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