Dennis S. Martin's Blog, page 262

Shall We Dance?

In the half-light softly glowing
With the world in restful peace
Music heretofore unnoticed
Starts to play inside my head.
Waves of passion gently rage
Planting kisses on your shore,
Praying silently for more than
You have offered, I have asked.
Moving closer to your eyes;
Eyes that penetrate my soul,
Beg me to come closer still
To touch the satin of your skin.
Reticence has coddled me to
Keep safe distance, work a plan.
But nothing could prepare me for
The aura essence you command.
Suddenly epiphany steps in
To give me everything as
I ask, you accept my offer.
Shall we dance?

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Big Time Player

Heroes come in every shape, size,
Age and color too.
Any time of any day,
Anywhere, any way
Bold surprises spring to life
To offer up the finest view,
The big time player stepping up
To take control,
Keep the flow of even lines,
Stem the flood of serpentine
Sensations that can permeate,
Cause the mind to hesitate,
Plant the feet in quicksand
While common senses levitate.
One shall rise to meet the test
Refusing to be second best.

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A Child Again

Looking forward to the day
When work is done and I can run
And simply flitter time away
Telling tales, having fun.
Chasing fireflies at sunset,
Glowing bright against my skin.
Quick release, catch again,
Never ending, just begun
To see the wonder of it all. 
Quick to fall, but pick it up,
Begin again to fill the cup,
Playing hard til final call.
Games aplenty we can choose.
Make the rules up at the end
To assure we never lose.
Oh, to be a child again.

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Face to Face

Which face will you wear tonight?
Faithful friend or fearsome foe?
What peace shall we know tonight

When the tide runs high?Pairing off to duel at sunset,
Sabers honed to razor’s edge.
One shall sing the victor’s ballad,
One will sit alone and cry.
Why embrace such grand fiasco
Just to prove a point is right?
There can be no proven winner
In this fruitless futile fight.
We are two. We are one.
Countless memories embrace
As legend falls to higher calling,
Mirrored image,
Face to face.

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Hot

Rising off the blacktop
An eerie quivering phantom,
Dancing to a raucous tune
That no one else can hear.
Summer heat debates its fate
With elementary elements
As those of flesh go sweltering
Inside their darkened dens.
Who can blame them?
Every form of life is seeking respite now.
Even the brave sunflower has
Had enough of its namesake.
Panting pets seek shaded solace,
Post their signs, “Do not disturb”.
Nothing moving save the birds who
Seek the comfort of the sky.
How much longer until winter?
How I long to shovel snow.

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Major League

You’re in the bigs now, Kido
No time to think about past mistakes.
Vague inexperience abdicates
In favor of finely-honed skills.
You’ll need to step up your game now.
Here it’s a business, not simply play.
Vested investors aren’t going to pay
If you’re not providing their everyday thrills.
Seasons grow long, the travel grueling.
Losing your focus a major concern.
Always something new to be learned
From those who have passed here before.
Seeking laudation, thunderous applause.
Climbing to fever pitch, tension avails
Until one side prevails, the other side fails.
Opportunity opens or closes the door.
Here where only the best will succeed,
Riding the crest of the major league.

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Cruising the Tropics

Gentle melancholy breezes trip along
Your sea shelled beaches,
Hopping island unto island,
Touching every grain of sand.

High above the gulls go soaring
Keeping watch on their dominion.
Every nuance baits their passion
Where the oceans kiss the land.

And we stroll along the shoreline,
Hand in hand we walk together,
Carving treasures out of driftwood,
Watching sunsets in our sleep.

Every morning a new lifetime,
Every day a new adventure,
Every moment spent together
A new memory to keep.

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The Good Witch

Floating in your iridescent bubble 
High above the bright red poppy fields 
Of Munchkin land, you beg to spread the news.
Gloating of the triumph over troubles
Now that evil has been vanquished by degree,
You arrive to rave reviews.

Bless the little people.
They don’t fear you, but revere you,
Wait in line so they can cheer you
For the good news that you bring.
Call your name, “ding dong”, so happy.
Sing a song that’s short and snappy,
Heaping praise on high to cause the bells to ring.

But the evil is still lurking in the corners,
Silent, smirking. Waiting to affect
Its measure of reprise.
Help us overcome its power,
Growing stronger by the hour,
As we find the simple truth of your disguise.

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Go for It

Golden castles light the
Sky of morning as the
Wind whisks by to lend a
Song, heave a sigh,
Leave goodbye on silent lips.
Winsome thoughts go
Fluttering on silken wings of
Butterflies, muttering their
Doleful cries, flaunting
Somersaulting flips.
Stand aloof and watch a while
As dancers pass you in the aisle.
Gather proof and lend a smile
To kindle your desire.
Pack a bag and go for it.
Leave the others in a snit.
It’s your dream, your perfect fit,
Your leap into the fire.

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Refugee

Someone had to lose a war
That raged so long, caused such blight.
Ravaging a homeland with
A devastating horrid blow.
So much, too much loss,
Tortured carnage in the name of right.
Tossing ill excuses
At an unsuspecting foe.
And you caught in the middle,
Never wanting either part,
Wishing only that the laughter would
Return to hearth and home.
Running, fleeing, dodging bullets
Meant for someone else,
Hoping for a ceasefire or
For Jubilee to come.
God, have mercy on this
Lowly wretched refugee.
Grant him peace, give her hope,
Help them all to see.

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