Love Poem
That night, the child – flowery eyes wide open, sweet skin like candy – stole the moon. He squeezed it in his palm and a thousand St. John’s Lanterns fell on the earth. He giggled. A lily of light bloomed on his shoulder. He touched it with his fingers, purred like a cat, and hid in its shadow.
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Hushing sea. Latent waves on my body; tears on the cheek of the child. Our first night in Alicante. It was St. John’s Night. Fate was playing dice. Buried in the sand between our naked souls, between our fermenting lips, breasts of broken statues and Miguel Hernández’s Cancionero Y Romancero De Ausencias. We were two ghosts finding each other from afar. He wrote that, didn’t he?
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The sky opens. The child continues to sleep, the moon tightly squeezed between his little fingers. In the bathtub my hyacinths, and the aroma of sandalwood invert their positions. I took too many sleeping pills. I fell into the exaltation of my own double. Grabbed by the claws of a bird the loneliness spams. A conch shell releases your voice. Stars and sea salt. My last I love you.
Announcement
Literary Revelations Publishing House will open soon. It will be up and running in early November of this year. Excerpt from its mission:
We publish most poetry genres: epic, lyric, narrative, or prose poetry. We expect work that dazzles the intellect, and delights the soul; work that makes feelings blossom into symphonies of love, beauty, and sorrow. Interpret the silence. Find the place where love was born, and tears are entombed. Be the voice of prophets. Be the soft whisper of Sakura.
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Thank you.
Gabriela Marie Milton
Pushcart Prize Nominee
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author
Books:
Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women (ed.), Experiments in Fiction, 2022.
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow :I Love Poems and Poetic Prose, Vita Brevis Press, 2021.
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings, Vita Brevis Press, 2020
Absolutely stunning writing Gabriela 💗
Thank you so much dearest Basilike. lots of love to you hon.
Amazing poetry, Gabriela.
Congratulations on the publishing house. You’re awesome.
Hello, my dearest Jude. it’s been too long. Glad to see you here. I hope your novel is ready 🙂
Yeah. It’s been so long. haha, novel is still in the works.
It takes time. But I am surely glad you are working on.
xo
Yeah, I have an obligation to deliver book2 by summer next year,
That’s wonderful. It’s going to keep you working.
Such exquisite writing, Gabriela!
Thank you so much Dawn. You really warmed my heart. You and just a few others who I publish in MasticadoresUSA visit my blog too. It means a lot to me. Have a beautiful weekend hon.
Same to you, Gabriela!
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Lovely love poem. Congratulations on Literary Revelations Publishing House.
Thank you so much Timothy. That’s really sweet of you.
xo
Beautiful! I could feel the rhythm, almost touch the images created and was fully transported by your words! Fenomenal Gabriela, me ha encantado! Un abrazo de València! 🌹♥️🌹
Francisco, me alegro que te haya gustado la poema. Gracias. Dos abrazos 🙂 😉
Un placer siempre Gabriela. dos abrazos igualmente para ti. 🌹
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Your words became pictures, beautiful!
Thank you so much dearest Sandra. So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🌹
Congratulations on your new endeavor, Gabriela! And your stunning use of imagery inspires me to write more prose poetry!
Oh, Barbara, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a sweetheart. I hope your weekend is going well. Sending lots of love.
xoxo
Lots of love back to you! And have a good weekend, as well!
xoxo
You, too! Much love!
xoxo
Love the dreamy, surreal feel of your poem/ story
Thank you from the bottom of my heart dearest Sadje. So glad you like it.
xoxo
My pleasure Gabriela 😍
Beautiful
Oh, thank you so much my dear friend.
xo
I’m glad to hear that Literary Revelations is on track to open soon! I enjoyed your impressionistic poem, most particuarly the child.
Thank you so much Liz. It means a lot. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🌸🌺🌹
You’re welcome, Gabriela!
xoxo
Always crisp, enlightening, and heart endearing, and provoking. Gorgeous writes, Gabriela. xoxo
Thank you so much my dearest Jeff. i am so glad you liked the post. Wishing you a beautiful Sunday.
xoxo
You’re most welcome, my dearest Gabriela. Always. Thank you for the well wishes. Have a lovely remainder of your week. xoxo
Thank you so much Jeff. You too.
This is gorgeous, Gab.
Thank you so much Bo. Sending lots of love to you. I hope you guys are having a good Sunday.
xoxo
Cold and cozy. Kisses, hon.
I am glad it’s cozy.
xoxo
Oh! Gabriela, such precious thing! so many emotions in three paragraphs: I became a child -again-, I was in Alicante -again-, I read M.H., the poet of my adolescence -again-… (no, I don’t take pills😉); I only wish it were as long as the infinite, and so I’d read, and read, and read… Thank you -again and again-.
My goodness, Maria, ten thousand thanks for your beautiful words . They brough sunshine in my heart. I wish you could see my happiness now. Sending love, hugs, and roses your way. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday hon and thank you once again.
xoxo
And I wish you could see mine🌻 (you know the cause).
Thank you my dear 🌷
My pleasure dearest Maria.
xoxo
An absolute beautiful write. ❤✨
New favourite now. Loved it 👏👏
And, Congratulations on the publishing house.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful words and the congrats. Lots a love to you hon.
xoxo
Most welcome, dear❤
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Lovely and engaging piece, Gabriela, swirling emotions of giddiness, sadness and sensuality. I loved it! 💕
Thank you so much hon. Sending lots of love your way. Have a great week.
xoxo
My pleasure, luv.Enjoy a lovely Autumn weekend. xoxo
Thank you hon. You too.
Oh, Gabriela. What a gorgeous piece of writing. Such an ethereal sense of place grounding the innocence of childhood with the – dare I say – loss of innocence in adulthood. The sleeping pills, the loneliness, all feel so sad and somewhat suicidal. The emotional resonance is so powerful.
Patrick, good morning, my dear friend. Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. Always grateful to you. Enjoy your Monday. I will catch up with you on Twitter later 🙂
This is excellent. Really vivid, strong voice.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your wonderful words.
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xoxoxo..
The clarity of description and the beauty and emotion that oozes from it is remarkable. A beautiful write, Gabriela. And wish you luck again. 🙂
Thank you so much for your kindness and your beautiful comment. Love and hugs.
xoxo
Good Good Good…👌👌
Thank you dear.
Beautifully written, creates many emotions and feelings. The last two lines are especially powerful. love and blessings, Joni xoxo
Thank you so much Joni. I am so glad you liked the piece. Sending love and blessings.
xoxo
The imagery✨
Thank you 🌹
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Lovely & powerful. 🌞
Thank you so much Lisa. I am so glad you liked it 🌸🌺🌹
Just love the first piece. Brilliant story-telling. So magical. The ending is perfect. The magic we experience as children is hidden in the shadows of time.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Olga. I am so humbled by your words 🙏🌹🌺🌸
So dreamy and beautiful, as always, Gab.
Thank you so much hon. I am glad you liked it 🙏🌺🌸
Very much!
xoxo
I like your presentation. Good luck with your venture.
Thank you so much David. Have a beautiful weekend 🙏🌺🌸
Sublime,dear poetess 🥰
Thank you so much dearest Anita.
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xoxo