Food-play

Sultry little subtleties
in the way the you catch my eye.
An eyebrow raised provocatively,
and a softly whispered sigh.

From across the textured tablecloth,
you gingerly grab a hot roll.
Then with honey butter and a knife,
you spread the roll just so.

With that special twinkle in your eye
and an eager, outstretched hand,
you offer up a sweet morsel of bread,
to my mouths promised land.

The bread and butter melt;
upon my tongue, such ecstasy.
I love this sultry food foreplay,
and that magical way you look at me.


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Inspired by:

The Thursday Think Tank - Prompt #8

Sultry - hot and humid; very hot and dry; torrid; sexually enthralling; sensual excesses

Moonlit Beaches

The moon is amber beauty
softly lighting up the night.
The ocean waves they ripple
as I marvel at the sight.

No more than just a week ago
my feet touched western shore;
ashes in the bay of Frisco,
a loved one I shall see no more.

A family gathered moment,
of dads final wish fulfilled.
In the western bay of his birth
just as he had dreamed and willed.

And now my feet sink in a beach,
on the opposite side of the states;
on a family vacation in Myrtle Beach
with a vast view of Heavens gates.

A dream to fulfill for my little boy,
a vacation of family so hoped for.
My dream for him, a memory,
and maybe something more.

Things aren't always perfect,
and knowing that is the key.
Then we can truly be grateful for
the beautiful blessings we see.

At times like this I appreciate
the vastness of existence.
We are so small in the universe,
yet we fight with much persistence.

We live our life and take it all
with strength, passion and pride.
We may be small yet we try to stand tall,
for we only get this one ride.

My heart is blessed with these two moments,
different as night and day.
But sweet and somber, happy or sad,
I wouldn't have it any other way.

Lotus Flowers and Cherry Blossoms

Lotus flowers and cherry blossums.
A mother of nature with her baby possoms.
Vine covered limbs making dragons to see.
Character clouds looking down at me.

Bridge covered rivers on country roads.
Lily pads floating and hopping toads.
Ranbows of color across the sky.
Heavenly sunsets that make one sigh.

Hummingbirds hoovering precariously.
Spider webs weaved with such delicacy.
Waterfalls flowing down mountain sides.
Birds hunting fish with swooping dives.

Dandelion seeds blowing all about.
Hungry birds nesting with open mouthed pouts.
Everything growing and doing and being,
while the orchestra of nature so softly is singing.

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Inspired by @dell0717
"Lotus Flowers & Cherry Blossums"

Linked to dVerse Poets Pub Week 13

The Gift of Spreading Joy

Spread a little joy,

dream a little dream.
Dance like no one's watching,
sing like you're seventeen.

Love with all your heart,
every chance you get.
Spread beautiful nuggets of joy,
gifts that they won't forget.

A simple smile . . . a warm hug.
New socks with no more holes.
A card when they're feeling ill.
New shoes with brand new soles.

A gallon of gas . . . a ride in the rain,
a chance to warm cold bones.
A second chance much needed,
helping those losing their homes.

Spreading joy is a beautiful thing
that starts out small like a seed;
but water it and watch it grow
with every blessed good deed.

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Inspired by the beautiful heart of Marie also known as @spreadingJOY on twitter . . .

A little about Marie from her blog:
"I have a desire to make a difference. A HUGE Difference. Right now, financially, that is not possible so I'm concentrating on what I have and I'm giving that. I have time, I have a voice and I have a gift of gab. Well, maybe not a "gift" but I do enjoy talking. I'm just here to help people realize they can make a difference without breaking the bank! The coolest thing - when you give anything, YOU get so much more back than even the recipient gets. You should try it! Take the 30 day challenge and give 1 thing a day for 30 days and you'll see how wonderful you feel everyday!"

Follow Marie's blog:

http://spreadingjoycorp.blogspot.com/

The Pink Award: One Lovely Blog Award . . .

I am honored to have received the Pink Award from Carrie of Hope Whispers .  I truly am grateful to have been blessed with having our paths cross, Carrie. Thank you so much for this award, all your kind words and all the support you have been giving me with my poetry endeavors. Thank you!

And I quote from Carries Hope Whispers "In the Pink" Blog Entry:

"The Poetry of Alaurilee: your poetry is so full of hope and dear to the heart I knew I had come across a precious jewel when I found your blog."

Accepting the Pink Award does not end here. There are a few wonderful rules to accepting the award

and they are as follows:

1. Thank and link back to the person that gave you the award.

2. Share 7 things about your self.

3. Pass the award to 9 fellow bloggers that inspire you.

4. Let them know about the award. :-)

And without further adieu:

7 Things About Me:

1.  I love hugs!! I bet you all never guessed that by my blog graphic eh?

2.  I was raised in New Mexico. Lived in the Southwest until I moved to the base of the beautiful Smokey Mountains in my early 30's to start a new life. I feel like Tennessee is home to my heart, I am in Heaven here.

3.  I'm happily married for the second time for almost 3 years to a man who healed my heart and allowed be to breath again.

4.  A highlight of my life was being a powder-puff race car driver when I was 19 years old.  I raced a modified, circle, dirt track car and won 1st place for the season.  It's also the only time I've ever rolled a car. I highly recommend that if you are going to toll a car, make it in a race car with a fire suit and a 5 point harness.

5.  I have one son who is almost 18, a bonus son from my marriage who is 28, and 2 beautiful grandchildren who are 6 and 1. I love being Mamaw.

6.  I have 6 tattoo's. Got my 1st one in my early 30's. Like my poetry tells stories, so do my tattoo's.

7.  I love people and try to think the best of everyone. I truly believe their is good in everyone . . . no matter how deeply it is buried or hiding. Pain causes the good to hide . . . and hugs and love can make things better,



My Awards Go To:

1. Hope Whispers :
I love your blog title because it is so true. I'm blessed to have had you find me on blogger. You are a wonderful cheerleader and have opened new doors in poetry for me. Thank you for everything. Your love and hope whispers loudly.

2. A Bloggodess' Tale :
We met on twitter and along the way you read my poetry. You truly make me feel special and successful in touching hearts and souls with my poetry. You have been such an awesome supporter of my poetry and you're comments bring tears to my eyes. I'm glad to call you a friend.

3.  Heather-N-Company :
"Family and friends are the sunshine of life" and you are a sunshine in my life. I'm so glad we met on twitter! You are a sweet, kind, compassionate soul. You are a lover of ladybugs just like me! Thank you for sharing you're life and stories of you're family on your blog. It's a pleasure knowing you.

4.  Spreading Joy :
We stumbled upon each other on twitter and I am so glad! I feel a kindred spirit with you. I love that you are all about Spreading Joy! It's things like spreading joy and giving hugs that make huge differences in peoples lives. Continue spreading joy Marie, you do it so well. I'm fortunate to have met you in real life and been able to give you a great big hug! Love you!

5.  Mentally Inked :
Another twitter friend, I truly think you are awesome. You are such a sweet person and you are an inspiration with you're with Mamavation and encouraging people to drink more water.  I'd love to meet you some day! Keep up the good work! :)

6.  Little Animation :
 I stumbled upon you and you're fabulous animation on twitter. You were able to help me realize a portion of my dream by designing my brand logo for "Serving Hugs on a Platter and Tears in a Teacup".  I'm eternally grateful to have met you. To see some of Little Animations magic see her YouTube videos. Thank you for everything JC, If I ever get to Canada we have to meet! xoxo

7.  A Bittersweet Existence :
Dawana is another of my twitter friends. Your blog documents the life and times of an accidental housewife. You share an honest view of the trials, tribulations and joy of being a wife and a mother. You are an inspiration with your dedication to you're family and you're giveaways. Your recent interview of Shannon Tweed was awesome and showed how down to Earth she is as a mother.

8.  And Triplets Make Six :
John Cave Osborne is a wonderful father located here in East Tennessee at the base of the beautiful Smokey Mountains. John, you are an inspiration as a father to you're beautiful step-daughter and 3 beautiful triplets. You tell a beautiful story of parenthood from a fathers perspective in your book, Tales From the Trips.  I've had the pleasure of meeting you and think you are a wonderful soul. Yes, this award is Pink...but you're still a man's man! ")

9. Are You Breathing :
I also met you on twitter Wendy. As a mother and a surfer and a beautiful soul, you are such an inspiration to me. You have such a beautiful, simple, soul full outlook on life. You always have a kind word and a way of making things better. You see people on a spiritual level. I love you're outlook and hope to meet you some day.

The Scenic Route

A mental health parade of fun,
come on join me . . . everyone!
From the healthiest mind to the slightly crazy;
Come Tattooed Kate and the boy named Daisy.

Come along young, come also the old;
those who are timid and those who are bold.
No ones left out in our parade;
no barters for better or offers to trade.

We take our parade on the scenic route;
sometimes we get lost, without a doubt.
But we stick together, skin thick or thin
and we encourage each other with a welcoming grin.

Some of us say I'm doing just fine,
when I stay out of the way of my own mind.
Others, we often trip over our feet,
so we choose scenic routes and call them a treat.

In this parade we give it our all;
there's no pop quiz and no roll call.
Call me crazy and I'll proudly say yes,
yet crazy or sane I'll give it my best.

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Inspired by a twitter conversation I had with @MidnightMatters

@grnladybug (Me on twitter):
"Sometimes we chose the scenic route by tripping over ourselves from time to time."

@Midnight Matters:
"I am good as long as I stay out of my own way"

The Rainbow Mist of Life

Rainbow mists of color paint the sky;
dream a little dream . . .
and watch the clouds float by.

Troubles brew and stew with the wind;
the rains water pains . . .
then blow over once again.

Up above the clouds lies the sun;
signifying life . . .
peace and joy for everyone.

And though the snow may blow;
freezing clouds . . .
and rain upon your soul.

In the end the sun will shine;
breathing life . . .
into your open mind.

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Inspired by the Twitter Prompt below from: @GLucciano

"The sun still shines from behind the clouds...
(rain, wind, and snow is below)
Still above the clouds lies the sun...
Problems, laughter and pain remains in the clouds,
but behind them is joy, peace and life!!
The sun signifying life..
The clouds signifying what is embedded in the cloud of life"