SEASIDE SEDUCTION The sun awakes behind my back revealing...your morning dance, your rhythmic pulsing as you swell and break with misty elegance. Your moaning roar intensifies then pulls back unpredictably. Teasing my senses, you draw me near'r to witness close your victory. When at your mouth I taste your breath, the wetness of your salty kiss. I feel and smell your moist embrace anticipating total bliss. Each thrust against the coral rocks keeps building 'till I hesitate. Afraid you'll win, I turn my back... ...SPLASH! With drenching power...we mate.
Karen Burhans's Questions:
Is it clear that the poem is about an encounter with the ocean rather than an affair with another person at the ocean?
Does the sensual language work for conveying a passion for life or does it just come across as a cheap pornographic poem?
Also, I'm very new to poetry and would appreciate any technical advice anyone has to offer.
Thanks!
GOOD MORNING COFFEE Once again, the familiar routine of our circadian sunrise trysts transforms the cocoon of my nocturnal slumber into passionate wings of rousing expectation. With the rim of your vessel caressing my lips, I inhale and become intoxicated by your smell. Almost tasting you, I exhale my anticipation, my breath penetrating your surface, releasing steam. I feel you, first your sultry mist across my face, then your hot liquid sliding down my tongue. I swallow. This moment complete, I am awakened.
Karen Burhans's Questions:
My questions are similar to the last one. Does the sensual language work for conveying a passion for life or does it just come across as a cheap pornographic poem?
I chose my particular pattern of line breaks for emphasis and momentum---do they work?
I also welcome any other technical advice.
Thanks!