This Earthly Corsage
The rosebud unfolds into full bloom
Sensual breath of winter frosts over flower
Diamond blossoms into being.
Music nips at my ankles and imprints its ink across bone
The piano strikes chords lit with midnight
When clouds descend from the sky and clothe the
Peaks of the mountains
There shines forth the citrine moon.
The rosebush holocausts over with thorn
In the birthplace of the soul
In this turquoise womb lit by sandalwood candles
Find the corsage of love.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Photo by Alexander Grey
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Clothes of clouds! This idea could be a dream for me.
Bridgette
“In this turquoise womb lit by sandalwood candles”—AHHH! So beautiful❤️
Aspen Hite
Stunningly beautiful…especially that citrine moon! 💜🌕💜
roughwighting
Love sounds, smells, textures, and touch – for every day, not just Valentine’s. Gorgeous.
Jeff Flesch
This write is full of the textures and textiles of life. You bring them home to us through striking imagery, relating the inner and outer worlds with precision, and elegance. Gorgeous write, Layla! ❤️
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing these fabulous thoughts, Jeff! ❤️
Cindy Georgakas
beautiful imagery Layla! 💞
merrildsmith
Beautiful with some lovely imagery!
Rahul Gaur
This is just so full of passion! Love the way your mind works
Layla Todd
Thank you for reading, Rahul! 💞
D. Wallace Peach
So lovely, Layla. A beautiful love poem.
100 Country Trek
Thanks for sharing this. Anita
Selma Martin
Jaya. You did it again— your words, imagery, stunning in every way. How deep this is. Love it tremendously. Thanks for sharing. Xo
Layla Todd
Thank you deeply, Selma! 💞
Eugenia
Absolutely gorgeous! A perfect ode to Valentine’s Day! 💖
michnavs
This is absolutely stunning🌹❤️
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
Wow, Layla, your words are stunning! This line is exquisite: “Music nips at my ankles and imprints its ink across bone.” Just lovely. Happy belated Valentine’s Day! 💗
The Sicilian Storyteller
The title alone was gorgeous enough but you had to go make it spectacular by adding a few words, didn’t you? So glad you did! 💫 🌹
Max Ethan
What a beautiful write.I just read your wonderful poem in “Hidden in Childhood.”
Layla Todd
Thank you, Max! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed both these pieces ❤️
vermavkv
Nice write up.
Max Ethan
It is such a lovely book.Lots of interesting imagery here, Jaya!
Cassa Bassa
💞💕💐
Lia
Oh wow… the phrasing in this is so pretty… 🌹🎶💎✨ Happy Valentine’s <33
M Jay Dixit
Beautiful imagery💖🌹💫🥂
Annika Perry
Layla, a beautiful poem and very apt for today! I love how you bring all the senses into play.
Layla Todd
Thank you for this sweet comment, Annika!
Kelly Louise Allen
Beautiful.
Dawn Pisturino
Absolutely lovely! And I just read your wonderful poem in “Hidden in Childhood.”
Layla Todd
It is such a lovely book, Dawn! Glad to be part of it alongside so many talented writers. ❣️
Ingrid
Lots of interesting imagery here, Jaya!
According to Chren
Happy Valentine’s Day, Layla! Another wonderful poem.
Jacqui Murray
Some great lines here, Layla–“Music nips at my ankles and imprints its ink across bone”. It does that, doesn’t it.
Layla Todd
Music is truly magical! Love that you felt it in this writing. ❣️
Grace
Wow Layla! You have amazed me once again!!!! I absolutely love this. The “breath of winter” line into the “diamonds” line flowing into that “music” line just hooked me. You create this rhythm of detail and depth so effortlessly, it truly is a gift to read. Love the subtle Valentine’s Day feel too 🤗🤍
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing these lovely poetic thoughts, Grace! ❣️
VJ
What a beautiful write.
Layla Todd
Thank you for reading! ❣️
VJ
My pleasure