Thirst for Desire

Tiger Sunning - Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash
Poem by Joni Caggiano – Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash

sun shining faultless upon her poreless, pale skin
fashion sparkles like rare diamonds, her face fragmented
dew clings from thin rose-pink hair like last night’s ignited lover
rising from her long arms, creating orange reflections that still hover

winds call the sea as a mother seal summons her pup
exemplifying her like a peerless halo in pure unconstrained love
his body sensing red and orange colors of the ochre sea stars’ dance
on ocean shores, making an unmatched map lifting the legs of his pants

swirling, she moves him as his vigor is surging within like
a moonlit tiger seeking its mate, growing hungry as his groin aches
desire building up inside him like a buck in rut beholding the ready doe
great waterfalls emptying into rivers as once flakes of liquid winter snow

grabbing her with gentle, strong arms, his hands explore her
his body leaning into hers like a flower toward the fiery sun yearning
smelling the sunlight on his skin, their hips meet, their union will be soon
pollen stops in mid-air, breaths are short, poppies around them purr in tune

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  1. A most beautiful poem Joni!

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so very much Francisco. I always appreciate your reading and commenting on my work. Sending love to you both!! ❤️🤗💕🎈

      1. You’re very welcome Joni!

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️❤️

  2. Brad Osborne says:

    Vivid imagery and a rhyme scheme that binds it all beautifully. Tantric in its tone. Well done!

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you Brad I always appreciate your wonderful feedback. I am also always delighted by your lovely words. Thank you Brad. I am sending you much love and lots of warm hugs. ❤️🤗💕😘🦋Jonikins

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you John I really appreciate your always thinking of me. Sending you lots of love. ❤️🤗💕😘🦋🦋Joni

      1. jbcowgill says:

        You are very welcome.

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗💕🦋🌺🌹😘😘

  3. kagould17 says:

    Good morning Joni. A very passionate, sensual poem, to be sure. Have a great week. 🤗 Allan

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Allan. I appreciate you reading and your comment. I am a passionate individual when it comes to most things. Sending love to you both. I am hoping to catch up a bit more. When your down several days you get so behind. ❤️🤗💕🦋

  4. Cassa Bassa says:

    Love love love this. “poppies around them purr in tune” is just so metaphorically sexy and pure.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you dear sweet Cassa. I really appreciate your kind comment. So glad you loved it. I hope you have another nice day to enjoy yourself outside soon. Sending lots of love your way sweetie. ❤️🤗💕🦋😘😘

      1. Cassa Bassa says:

        🦋💚

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗

  5. Timothy Price says:

    Woderful poem, Joni. How are you doing?

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you Tim. I am better today thank you for your kindness Tim. I appreciate it. I called the Dr. yesterday because I was in so much pain. It is interesting how they don’t share all the negative stuff with you until they are about to work on you. I Am better today. Thank you for caring. It means a lot to me Tim. Hope you two are still having tolerable weather. It is very hot and humid here. Sending lots of love your way my friend. ❤️🤗💕😘

  6. kenhume79 says:

    Wonderful imagery Joni, full of colour! 😁👍Sensual; vivid; wild; passionate & a little erotic. Well done! 👏👏❤️❤️

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you so much. I appreciate every word. I am delighted you liked it. I am a passionate person about everything important to me. I am glad you found it vivid I was certainly trying to paint a picture of passion. Thank you Ken. Love, Joni ❤️🤗💕

      1. kenhume79 says:

        Passion is good Joni 👍 I admire that in people! ❤️ Never lose it! 😁 Painting pictures is 1 of my writing mottos so that’s really cool! 😎😁 Mind yourself Joni and take care! 😃

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        How very kind of you. Thank you for this very thoughtful comment. It means a lot.

        I will take care, you too.
        ❤️🤗hugs, Joni

  7. Ishita Gupta says:

    This is beautifully sensual and the metaphors and absolutely stunning❤
    “exemplifying her like a peerless halo in pure unconstrained love” lovely lines💕💕 Love it a lot!!
    Sending love and hugs, and flowers for your bedside. Take rest….love Ishita❤🥰

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      You are so sweet dear Ishita. Thank you for reading and your lovely comment. I appreciate your love and hugs they mean so much to me. I am grateful to have you as a friend. Please let me know when you have passed your exam. I just know you will. You would be a kind and loving Doctor. ❤️🤗💕🌹

      1. Ishita Gupta says:

        You are most welcome dear Joni❤
        “You would be a kind and loving Doctor.” Thank you so much💕💕💕💕 My medical exams will be in 2023. The competition in India is extremely tough because there are so many candidates and very few seats. So we have to start preparing in 11th grade itself.
        I got my 10th results today and I scored 97%. I am on cloud nine!

        Thank you so much for your blessings, love and support always Joni❤❤
        🥰🥰🤗

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Oh that is wonderful Ishita. That is an excellent score. You should be on cloud nine. I had no idea it was that competitive. I bet your family is very proud of you. I can’t even imagine. I said prayers for you. You are a very hard worker and smart. I am sorry that there is so much pressure however. I wish and pray for wonderful things for you my friend. Stay blessed. Love Joni ❤️🤗💕😘🦋🙏🙏

      3. Ishita Gupta says:

        Thank you from the deepest corner of my heart❤ For your prayers, love, blessings and everything💕🥰 It means so much to me!
        Love Ishita🌹😍😍

      4. jonicaggiano says:

        You are welcome I feel the greatest show of love is for one sister to pray for another. I am so proud of you for working so hard Ishita as it takes a lot of courage and faith to go against those kinds of odds but you have what it takes, faith.
        Love ❤️ Joni ❤️🤗💕

      5. Ishita Gupta says:

        That is very true, Joni! Thank you so much once again dear❤
        Love and hugs😍🤗💕💕 Ishita

      6. jonicaggiano says:

        I am so sorry several comments ended up in pending, anyway sending lots of love right back, and hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take a little bit of time away from the books if it is just to enjoy God’s earth for a bit. Love you, Joni xoxoxox

      7. Ishita Gupta says:

        It’s absolutely fine. Just take ample rest❤
        I went to meet my friends yesterday. It was a nice respite from the everyday routine. Also, a festival is coming up soon and I will be meeting more of my family. So I am compensating for those days right now😅
        Xoxoxo….❤

      8. jonicaggiano says:

        Oh that sounds lovely, what a blessing that will be. Have an amazing time but please be safe. Love ❤️ Joni

      9. Ishita Gupta says:

        Yes, definitely!
        Love, Ishita💕💕

      10. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗😘🥰

  8. Filarance says:

    Woww!! Dear Joni, your poems are making me to fly in the sky with angels..! Very BEAUTIFULLY written my sweetie..! I loved it very much..! Sending you love and hugs..!🤗🤗✨😘

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you sweetie. Hope all is well in your world. I will have to see if you have some puzzles for me. ❤️🤗💕🦋🦋love Joni

      1. Filarance says:

        Woww!! My sweetheart, you’re truly an angel..! Woww!! Yeah my dear, all is well in my colourful world..! You’re such a sweet candy..! How sweet you are!! Lots of love to you my sweetie..!🤗🤗💖💕😘

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗

      3. Filarance says:

        🤗🤗

  9. Wow! One should not read your poems alone. This is sexy and also pure and in my mind’s eye, I see many different animals enjoying the coupling and parental love.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Hi Brenda hope you are doing well. Thank you for your comment. I suppose it is a bit passionate but then so are most poets and artist I believe. Don’t you think so my friend. You are right about the animals we all have that drive. I am going to visit your site now. It has been a while still recovering from my neck procedure. The insurance company makes me have two of these and then they will burn a bunch of nerves in three places in my neck. I am praying because I am scared because this hurts so much. Water skiing injury and old surgery. Sorry it has been a while. I am sending you lots of love. Hope you read more of your work. Love ya ❤️🤗💕Joni

      1. I guess we can see each other, sort of. I hope your Doctor can relieve the pain soon. Nice people like you should not have pain. Sending strong healing and pain-relieving vibes and love to you. I love your poetry and read every word, sometimes several times.

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        You are a sweetheart Brenda. Thank you for your wonderful support. Your comment is so thoughtful and sweet. I always appreciate your kind support my friend. Sending love. ❤️🤗😘💕

  10. Navin says:

    Sensual imagery….beautiful rythm….passionate….

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Navin. Sending love ❤️

      1. Navin says:

        You’re welcome, Joni ❤️✨

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗😘

  11. Beautifully written, Joni, and down to earth sensual. 🙂

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Tim I appreciate you reading and commenting so much. I am glad you enjoyed it. I believe us poets are a passionate bunch. Sending love to you and yours. ❤️🤗🦋💕

  12. Sensual and sublimely erotic, dear Joni, you leave much to the creative imaginations of your readers as you deftly describe in sometimes surprising metaphors, desire, passion and the dance of urgency , of taking and giving in. ❤️🤗🌹🌺🌷

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Dear Karima how are you my amazingly talented friend? Thank you so much for sending this lovely comment. It means a lot. I am glad my metaphors surprise you. That means I must be doing something right. You are so creative I consider this an enormous compliment Karima. Sending you lots of love, Joni ❤️🤗💕🦋🦋

  13. denise421win says:

    nicely written, just like a part of a romance novel but it is a poem

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Denise. I appreciate it. Yes there is always room for a little romance in our lives. Have a blessed evening my friend and thank you for the sweet comment. 🤗❤️love, Joni

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much for this kind repost. It is appreciated. Sending hugs 🤗 Joni

  14. Jeff Flesch says:

    Mmmm. What a lovely poem, dear Joni. Full of longing, desire, and much love. Beautiful, my friend. Love and hugs. ❤🤗xoxo

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Jeff. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Sending love and hugs right back at you. By the way I loved your new piece on MasticadoresUSA. 🦋🦋❤️🤗

      1. Jeff Flesch says:

        You’re most welcome, dear Joni. I did, indeed. Aww, thank you so much, my friend. Love and hugs. 🥰❤️

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Jeff I don’t know why this comment is in pending, I am so sorry I did not see it until now. You are welcome, your work is truly wonderful. Sending lots of love and hugs your way. Hope you enjoy your wonderful weekend. xoxoxox Joni

  15. HensBlooms says:

    I loved reading your poem, beautifully written with so much passion! Sending love and hugs your way <3

    1. HensBlooms says:

      Sorry to hear about your injury and surgery and hoping for the pain to go away. Sending healing hugs your way <3

      1. jonicaggiano says:

        Oh thank you, so kind my kind friend. I really do appreciate it. Bless you for thinking of me. Love to you and your family sweetie. ❤️🤗🦋🥰😘 I do miss hugging people. Truly, thank you for your kindness. ❤️🤗

    2. jonicaggiano says:

      Yes I am passionate but I also have a temper which I pray about. I am passionate about my feelings but anger never helps. Thank you so much for reading and your lovely comment. ❤️ love Joni

  16. KK says:

    Beautiful poem with amazing imagery 👌👌

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you. I am delighted that you liked the poem and the imagery. Thanks for reading. Sending hugs. 🤗🤗🤗

      1. KK says:

        It’s my pleasure, my friend 😊

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️❤️

  17. Your poetic words are picturesque with emotional vibrancy. Love it!

    Hi Joni! I hope you are well. I wasn’t sure about your medical procedures and wanted to leave you a note of healing love, but your comments closed. Prayer, hearts and hugs! 🙏💞🙏💞

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much for reading my friend. Oh thank you so much your prayers are appreciated and they really do touch my heart and I know they are heard. It was very painful and I have one more to go then they will be burning nerves in between three different cervical vertebrae. I have an old water skiing injury, I was a hot shot slalom skier. Had surgery ten years later, and I was blessed with a great surgeon in Seattle. Now I will not have surgery again, can’t continue getting steroids so trying this. Your prayers will help I know it. My next one is the 13th and then the serious one the following week. Probably more info than you needed but lift me up and just say for what she needs and God will hear. I feel so blessed to have all my friends in WordPress and I appreciate American on Coffee you have all been so supportive and your posts are fun, entertaining, informative and yummy. Plus I started drinking coffee at age five with lots of Pet milk. So I am all about the coffee. Love to you and thank you for making my day. ❤️🤗🦋😘☕️☕️☕️🥰🥰🥰

  18. Beautiful poem honeybun.
    xoxo

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Button. Are you enjoying yourself? Been thinking of you and grateful you got away before air travel becomes restricted again. Thank you for reading.
      Love,
      Honeybun ❤️🤗😘🦋🥰

      1. My pleasure hon. I am enjoying myself. I just hope I can get back in the country. I am vaccinated so I should.
        Sending you love and blessings. Have a marvelous weekend.
        xoxo

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        This ended up in pending. Anyway I see it now and am glad you are having fun. I think if you have your vaccination record you should be fine. Just enjoy your time, if you get stuck for a few days in an amazing place, well, that just means more beautiful poetry and more pleasure and rest. Sending my love, honeybun. xoxoxoxo

  19. Wow!!! I almost missed this one in my email, I’m so glad I found it! I just shake my head reading your words, your gift is something special, Joni, it’s a real honor to call you a friend! 🥰💕🌹

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much Tiffany. What an incredibly lovely compliment. How kind and your words mean so much to me as I am honored to know you my friend. Bless your sweet talented heart. ❤️love Joni

  20. kenhume79 says:

    🤗🤗 Hugs right back at you! 😁☺️😉 You’re a great writer and poet and I just love your imagery! 😁

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much. I feel the hugs squeezing me earnestly but gently. Thank you so much for your kindness and the compliment. 🦋🦋🤗❤️

  21. kenhume79 says:

    Always gently Joni. 😊🤗❤️ I felt it too! 😁 You’re very welcome! 😀

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      ❤️🤗🥰🦋

  22. My dear friend, I hope all your medical issues are rapidly resolving, and that these latest surgeries have not taxed you too much. May God keep you in His care. Much love, A. <3 <3 <3

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you dearest Anna. I had a great day today and my next procedure is on Friday the 13th. Thank you so much Anna. I appreciate your prayers for me. Joni ❤️🤗❤️
      I am sending you a little note in just a bit too. 🥰🥰

  23. That’s a beautiful piece 👌

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Blessings to you! Love Joni🤗❤️

  24. The imagery and metaphors in this one are amazing. Loved it!

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much. How do people just disappear from our readers. Is it because we get more followers and if there is a bit of time people disappear. I am going to put your sight on my search list Phillip, I really enjoy your work, sorry it has been so long. Hugs 🤗 Joni

      1. Oh I never know how these things work – but I really appreciate your feedback every time! You’re a wonderful supporter of poets all over the web!

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Thank you Phillip. I have always enjoyed your work. I can find you if you don’t show up. Sending love to your family. Thank you for your very kind comment Phillip. ❤️🤗🦋

  25. Your poem gives me mermaid thrills. Thanks for adding sealife. 💦

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      That lion is so magnificent. Too bad he is in a zoo. Thank you for reading and your comment. Sending hugs and splashes. 🧜🏻‍♂️🧜‍♀️

  26. Beautiful poem and photo! I love the tiger 🙂
    HiRO

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much. I too loved the photograph. Thank you for reading and your kind comment. Hugs 🤗 Joni

  27. beautiful lines for this beautiful beast. Sending love my friend💖

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you sweetie. I appreciate you reading. So glad you liked it and really appreciate your support Cindy. I am finally getting to most of my favorite blogs. Some blogs are just better seen on the computer. I will visit you and Tim after lunch. Love you bright light. ❤️❤️Joni

      1. It’s my pleasure my friend.. Oh yay.. I’ve some fun in the works which explains my absence. xoxoxoxo 💖💖💖💖

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Yea, I can’t wait to hear. Fun is good my friend. Love you Cindy. ❤️🤗🦋😘💕🌺

      3. can’t wait to share it with you❣️

      4. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️❤️❤️

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