Bathing in Amber and Blue

Posted on August 29, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrills #39 – “Bliss” (posted by Bjorn)

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The Happy Lovers by Jean-Honore Fragonard

Imagine a dalliance dappled
in auras of amber moon,
and silver-starred heavens.
An indigo blue-black bliss
of ocean occluded by nighttime,
while wave tips ride in rippled
rows like threads of nacreous
jewels. Listening to sensual
susurrations, as they slip
away into silken slumber.

Quadrille #39

About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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24 Responses to Bathing in Amber and Blue

  1. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) says:
    August 29, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    I really love the alliterations, and how you described that perfect bliss we can only dream about

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  2. Linda Kruschke says:
    August 29, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    Beautiful! And I love that you made me look up a new word: nacreous.

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  3. Frank Hubeny says:
    August 29, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    I like the sound of this: “indigo blue-black bliss” And “wave tips ride in rippled
    rows”.

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  4. whimsygizmo says:
    August 29, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    “An indigo blue-black bliss
    of ocean” — sigh. This makes me almost ache with longing…

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  5. sarahrussellpoetry says:
    August 29, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    Ooooo, the sounds in this. It’s wonderful to read aloud!

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  6. Victoria C. Slotto says:
    August 29, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    Oh, your word choices are delicious. They tickle the tongue. This needs to be read aloud!

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  7. Dr. Crystal Howe says:
    August 30, 2017 at 1:47 am

    A beautiful piece that flows like its ocean, very musical. ❤

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  9. Imelda says:
    August 30, 2017 at 4:58 am

    Your words evoke romance.💛🌸👍

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  10. revivedwriter says:
    August 30, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    I love the alliteration and word choices. “Sensual susurrations” and “nacreous jewels” — wow!

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  11. lillian says:
    August 31, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    oooooh….love everything about this….especially reading it aloud and these words
    “ocean occluded by nighttime”
    Well done! It was blissfully delightful!

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  12. Grace says:
    September 4, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    This is a sensual dance..I love it Sara.

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