A Poem from Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings
Seduction
by Gabriela Marie Milton
the rhythm of castanets awakens the moon
on opal rings your kisses spin
a cricket’s hitting a crescendo
waves tattoo dark shadows on your skin
sonority, you who vibrates the souls
of those who haunt at night the Port of Cartagena
I toss in smells of apricots and plumes
the Hand of Fatima takes off my veils
your forehead sinks into the sweat of lovers
who sever their veins
oh, dream of the unknowns,
you, latency,
the sigh of blood which flows
in spring both mud and flowers grow
didn’t you know
that when you said I love you
you stepped on roads of fables and folk tales?
you glued your heart onto a purple sunset
smells of lilac and of roses, impregnated strolls,
seduction,
it wasn’t me
it was you who stole his soul
Updates/Clarifications on the Anthology Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
You can find the guidelines for submission HERE.
- The deadline for submission is April 15. You still have time to submit.
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- We do not accept simultaneous submissions.
- We accept previously published poems.
- You can submit regardless of the country you are located in.
- You cannot submit if you are under 18 years of age.
- With respect to the length of your poems, please follow the guidelines for submission. There are several poems that did not, and are exceptional. I decided to publish them. To make things fair, those of you who struggled to follow the guidelines for submission can now submit the third poem. Make sure your poem is no longer than 40 lines. Please label your submission: Third Poem Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
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- If you still have questions please use the comment section below.
Gabriela Marie Milton
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Books:
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow :I Love Poems and Poetic Prose
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings
This is another favorite of mine. Such intoxicating lines. Beautiful! Sending lots of love. ❤️🤗🦋
Thank you hon. You are a sweetheart. Have a great week ahead. I will visit with you today.
xoxo
You are so welcome. It is my pleasure. Have an amazing day. Big hugs 🤗 and lots of love
Lots of love and hugs to you too hon.
xoxo
Hon, I saw your poem on Ukraine. I cannot comment on your blog anymore. Did you change anything?
No it should be good to go. Thank you so much for reading Button. I appreciate it as I know how incredibly busy you are. Sending my love and blessings always. ❤️🤗🦋🌸🌺💐💕🌹🌻🌻
My pleasure hon. I was able to comment on your Spillwords publication which I love.
Thank you for your understanding. I have to go in some kind of hiatus soon because I cannot handle everything anymore. I need a break 🙂
xoxo
I understand dearest Button. I admire your drive, determination and incredible talent but everyone needs to come up for air. I am glad to hear it. Blessings and lots is love coming your way. ❤️❤️❤️❤️honeybun
Thank you hon.
I mean it too. I am sending a hot air balloon to take you to Tuscany. You get a month off and the most wonderful food you have ever eaten, no calories, made by my fairy friends. Big hugs, love ❤️ honeybun ❤️🤗🦋🌻🌹🧚🏻🌺🎈
Hon, I need a year off 🙂 Tuscany sounds great indeed.
Sending lots of love. May your tomorrow be beautiful.
Thank you and yours as well. I am sure you must be exhausted. I hope you get that time soon. Sending you more love and praying for absence of renewal. ❤️🤗🦋
This is one of my favorites too Gabriela.❤
Thank you so much Mich. Love you hon.
xoxo
So lovely, Gabriela.
Thank you so much Timothy. I hope everything is well with you. Hugs to the kitties.
I love this, it is so beautifully written. ❣️
Thank you my dearest Daphny. Sending huge hugs.
xoxo
You’re most welcome dear Gabriela! Sending one your way as well. xoxo
Thank you again hon.
xoxo
Anytime 🤗❤️
xoxo
The more I read this poem the more impact and beauty I find Gabriela.
So many gorgeous lines poured out from your heart to the page. Just delightful to the senses!
💖 Always awestruck by your talent! 💖
Thank you hon. That is so kind of you. You are an angel. Lots of love.
xoxo
You’re so welcome, deserved?!
thanks for the love..and back at you! 💖
Real quick I sent you a quick email about todays post.. lmk thanks xo
Yes. I think there was a misunderstanding. I will get back to you.
xoxo
oh Great.. thanks for letting me know 💖
My pleasure. I hope you read my email and it clear up the misunderstanding. Sorry for the typos. I am trying to answer to as many emails as I can.
Love you hon.
xoxo
I just did and responded there. We are all good.. not to worry my dearest. Read my response when you get a second. I have no idea how you do it… me either.. 😂 have a great day. Love you too💖
Thank you for your understanding hon. I will write to you tonight. Love you. I saw your poem up at Spillwords. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo
of course! Don’t worry a bit. It was perfect I could get something out. Talk to you tonight and I saw you did thanks so and don’t forget to like it there is you get time. 😂 always marketing.. us.. hahahaha xoxoxoxoxo 💖💖💖🌈🌈🙏🌈🙏
I am glad things worked out. Take care hon.
Me too.. life has a way in creating perfection in blunders. You too.. have a great day! 💖💖🌻🙏
xoxoxo….
This is another treat! ❤🌹👏
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo
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xoxo
Such a layered, gorgeous verse, Gabriela, worth multiple readings ! ❤️🌷
Punam sweetheart, thank you so much. Love you.
xoxo
My pleasure, hon. Love you too 💖😘
xoxo
Beautiful poem Gabriela
Thank you so much Sadje. Sending love.
xoxo
Thanks Gabriela. 💖
Didn’t you know that when you said i love you, you stepped on the road of fables? This was my favourite here, enhancing the dreaminess of your poetry. Much love, Gab!
Thank you so much hon. It means the world to me. I read the poem you published today. It’s phenomenal. And I was able to comment! Yay!
xoxo
When we speak of phenomenal, I am sure we have to mention You, Night. That was unforgettable!
Basilike, I am so humbled by your words. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
Love you hon.
xoxo
Love you too! Big hugs 💕
xoxo
These lines in particular stoood out for me:
didn’t you know
that when you said I love you
you stepped on roads of fables and folk tales?
Thank you so much Liz. I am glad you enjoyed them.
xoxo
A beautiful poem.Feels like a dessert filled with fruits and nuts, dear Gabriela ❤️
I love this poem! Lyrical and passionate.
Thank you so much Dawn.
A beautiful poem. Feels like a dessert filled with fruits and nuts,dear Gabriela ❤️
Are you referring to California ? Jane, my dear, the land of fruits and nuts is humorous and derogatory at the same time and points toward California. So, I am not sure what you mean.
That is, your poetry is full of similes and metaphors and it makes your poetry beautiful, dear ❤️
Ok, Jane, thank you. That’s very kind of you.
That is, your poetry is full of similes and metaphors and it makes your poetry beautiful.dear❤️
You do it every time — make me dig way down into the emotional catacombs where the archetypal images play.
I am deeply grateful to you for your wonderful comment. It’s deep, it’s fabulous, and it is what I think my poetry is.
I still have to post on my blog your review of Woman. It’s fantastic.
Thank you again.
I love this poem, Gabriela! So excited about the anthology coming together ❤️
Thank you so much Ingrid. I am very excited too. And I absolutely love the cover. You and Nick rock.
xoxo
Thank you! 😊
xoxo
Enchanting, enchanting imagery that is so poignantly alive!
Thank you so much my dearest Jaya. Your support means so much to me.
Sorry I am so overwhelmed with work lately. But I will visit with you soon. Sending love 🌸🌹🌸
I am always awed by the language you create, which conjures and evokes so much gorgeous imagery and so many different feelings. It’s like stepping into another land, and watching as the play of life unfolds. It’s miraculous, Gabriela. Of note, I am almost done reading Woman: Splendor and Sorrow, and will submit a review in the next week or so. It’s such a beautiful book. I love it. Have a wonderful evening, my dear friend. ✨🌹🌸🌺❤️
Jeff, I am so sorry for my late reply. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful words about my poem.
“It’s miraculous, Gabriela” Oh, I do not know Jeff, but I am very grateful to you for everything.
“I am almost done reading Woman: Splendor and Sorrow, and will submit a review in the next week or so. It’s such a beautiful book. I love it. Have a wonderful evening, my dear friend. ” This really means the world to me.
Thank you again. Have a wonderful evening my dearest friend.
Good evening, my dearest Gabriela. It’s quite alright. I think I just wrote the comment yesterday.
It’s always my pleasure. Reading and knowing you is delightful. This I know.
Ah, yes, I am almost complete with your book; and, it is beautiful. I look forward to doing the review. Again with utmost pleasure.
You’re most welcome, my dear friend. Always. 🌹🌼🙏❤️✨
Thank you so much for your kindness and your understanding Jeff.
Le nice.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
xoxo
Gabriela, I needed to take my time and savor this one. I was transported to an enchanted place and the experience heightened with each line. Delightful! 💖
Michele, my dearest, thank you so much for the wonderful words about my poem. You are such a fabulous poet. I am really grateful for your support.
Gabriela, your talent and generosity are a gift. It is a delight to read and support you and your outstanding efforts. Thank you very much for encouraging me and everyone else who crosses your blog path. You are gem! 💎✨
So are you Michele and your beautiful poetry is a gift to all of us.
Beautiful images you have evoked Gabriela, precise words perfectly placed to create art. Hope you’ve a lovely day. All the best,
Francisco
Hi Francisco, thank you for your kind words.
All the best to you too.
You’re very welcome Gabriela.
You have a way with words which vibrate on many scale. A beautiful write Gabriela.
Have an awesome week, and I look forward for the Anthology, blessed by many wonderful soul 💗💗💗🌺
Miriam, my dearest, thank you so much for your beautiful comment. It means the world to me. I am so sorry for the late reply hon, but the last two days have been crazy.
Sending you lots of love.
xoxo
Aaah, Gabriela, a wonderful poem with beautiful imagery, as always. I get lost in your words. <3 <3
Thank you so much Diana 🙏🌹🌸🌺
Didn’t you know
that when you said I love you
you stepped on roads of fables and folk tales?
Loved these awesome lines.. guess all those who profess love are the descendants of Romeo Juliette, Heer Ranjha and other scores of love legends
Thank you so much for this beautiful comment hon 🙏🌸🌹🌺
This is one of my favorite poems…it’s beyond beautiful…only you can write such poem, dearest Gabriela ✨❤️✨
Thank you so much my dearest Navin. Sending love.
xoxo
You’re welcome dearest Gabriela…
xoxo
The images in this poem and the descriptions accompanying them are top notch. What a charming piece! This is amazing, Gabriela.
Thank you so much Lamittan.
xoxo
You’re most welcome. Xoxo
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Thank you my dear friend. Wishing you a wonderful week.
Most welcome, dear. Have a fabulous week too.
Thank you 🙂
Pleasure. 🙏
Wow. Gabriela. Lost in Your world again. Like swimming at night. This is so beautiful and bursting and transportive. Thank You so very much. Sending much Love and Huge hugs Your way…..walking away sighing…..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!
You are fabulous Katy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Oh Lord, beautiful Gabriela!!! It’s absolutely my pleasure!!! ❤️❤️❤️!
Thank you again hon. Have a beautiful weak ahead.
xoxo
Absolutely!!! And Thank You! I hope You have a beautiful week ahead as well!!! ❤️❤️❤️!
Thank you. Sending love.
xoxo
Another poetic crystal!
Thank you so much.
xoxo
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xoxo
It’s powerful!
Sensual and seductive words. Thank you 😊 😍
Thank you 🌺🌹
Most beautifully written,my dear!!🌺
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