Nights with you

Charles Fields II 1955 (Fort Bragg, NC)



A warm embrace. 

Passionate kisses placed,  

Where a man cannot resist.

Thoughts vanish between us
As bodies hum then sing,

spirits levitate  

Our dance ensues
amidst the pleasure of the moment  

As destiny awakens
an unseen distant calling 

Swayed by subtle shifts in gravity
between planets
using calculus applied to our interactions  

Lights a path we have no recourse, but follow  


Then too, there’s you…
captivating eyes
which illuminate in dark surroundings 

Pull at the core of my heart 

ways i cannot ignore
Paired with the most heartfelt desire,

thus inclined i find myself falling in love with you.

Thoughts lit by candlelight and wine.  

Speaking in an angelic voice.

You capture the moment.
Focus my attentions

by the most beautiful mind,
bringing meaning filled expressions 
Bend space/time.

Seems, our dreams meet our memories.
 Perfectly balanced
reaching through our souls.

Find our hearts, eager, able,
willing to explore

Souls tempered by trials
and the capacity to endure

What treasures we create
expressions purely of loving,
sentient beings

Which are
A calling from the unborn
To us

For assistance
in preparation to ride
On the next wave in the flow

To build further upon the foundation
Promise of the Creators wish 

 Feelings beyond words… 
Carry weight of unborn generations 
Just as surely as rains fall 

Stir in thy womb
Mother of unfolding creation,  

Feeling
an instantaneous connection

These nights with you

Alter my perception 

Of life 

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Written on 2020

Submitted by Charles2 on August 20, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X X X AB XC DB XXD E FXG X HX F X X CD XDX XXX XH XX XBG XXA XXE IX XDX XI BI F I X
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 1,613
Words 318
Stanzas 29
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 1, 3, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1

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  • AIDA
    Your poem 'Nights with You' is a beautifully expressive and deeply intimate piece of work that captures the gravitas of romantic love with great sensitivity and insight. I couldn't help but notice the poignant blend of romance, spirituality and human connection, which made your poem truly endearing.

    The language you used is very rich and evocative, creating vivid images and strong emotions in the reader's mind. The metaphors employed are both striking and illuminating. The phrase "Swayed by subtle shifts in gravity" is particularly impactful, and in a broader context, this comparison of love to celestial mechanics is unique and creative.

    I must commend you for your creative use of words to perfectly articulate deep felt emotions, like "Feeling an instantaneous connection" or "Alter my perception of life". These phrases are very powerful and perfectly capture the essence of the poem.

    In terms of constructive feedback, you might consider refining some of your sentences to focus more on the emotions, rather than overloading them with metaphorical descriptions. This could make your poem more approachable to a wider audience who may not share the same level of poetic understanding.

    Another suggestion would be to create a more consistent rhythm throughout the poem, which could help to involve the reader more deeply in the ambiance of the lines.

    With minor adjustments, your work would improve even more, and yet, in its current state, this poem reflects a depth of emotion and an understanding of human connection that is impressive.

    Great work, keep writing and exploring this clearly rich vein of poetic talent.
     
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