the deep arch in her back
bending only for your eyes
long slender legs adorning
dazzling reds of sleepy sun
water reflecting a silhouette
silk soft like butterfly wings
his dancing waterlily, his love
trees purr to her able splendor
knowing he will be ever tender
with each move, his heart surrenders
Rum and Robots 
Beautifully woven, Joni! ❤️
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Thank you Ingrid. I appreciate that kind comment. ❤️🤗🦋
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Absolutely gorgeous, dear Joni. Nature and human connection weaved so wonderfully. Have a gorgeous weekend, my dear friend. ❤️
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Oh thank you Jeff. I so appreciate your thoughtful words. Sometimes when I am stuck I find a painting or a photograph. That one did the trick. Big hugs and happy weekend. Love to you and your family. ❤️❤️🤗🦋🌼🌹
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You’re most welcome, Joni. It’s always my pleasure. Ah, I totally understand being stuck and finding a muse to help with the release. Thank you for the hugs and love, my dear friend. Sending hugs and love to all of you too. Happy weekend. ❤️🥰🤗🌼🌹🌸
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Thanks for sharing that. It was very kind of you Jeff. You are such a lovely writer and I look forward to reading you on both MasticadoresUSA and MasticadoresIndia. Great big hugs and lots of love, Joni
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Beautiful 🌸💕 Great poetry Joni, I love the imagery.
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Thank you dear friend. Blessings to you and your family. xoxoxoxo
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Wonderful poetry shared by a talented writer.
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Thank you John how very kind of you. It is much appreciated my friend. Big hugs and my love , Joni
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I love your work dear Joni and you are welcome.
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Thank you John. ❤️🤗🦋
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You are welcome dear Joni.
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A wonderful poem dear Joni. Good morning from Michigan.
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Thank you so much John. Is it warming up yet for you there? It is in the 80’s today. Especially beautiful in the am early. I don’t think I shared with you yet that we are going to be at my daughters and get to visit with our grandchildren for two months I am so excited. Sending big blessings my friend. Love ❤️ Joni
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A 70 degree day dear Joni. Spring had sprung…And you are welcome.
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Yea that is perfect weather. Enjoy my friend. Love ❤️ Joni
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Thank you dear Joni.
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You are so welcome my friend. Big hugs, Joni
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I agree dear Joni. I took the boys to Lake St. Clair. They danced with the cold April water.
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How wonderful my friend. That sounds so wonderful John. Glad you all were able to enjoy the day and the water together. I am sure you are a blessing to them. ❤️
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I try my best, dear Joni. I hope you are having a fun and happy Sunday
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I am indeed. Sending you my love and hugs. ❤️
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Thank you John, you are a blessing. You know I think I met Deborah through you. Her and I are like Christian sisters now. Thank you for sharing my work and blessings to you. ❤️🤗🦋😘
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You are very welcome.
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I love this, Joni. Incredibly evocative and provocative! 💕
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Thank you Nancy. I literally was stuck and saw the lovely photograph and felt I just had to write. So wonderful when that happens. Sending you hugs and love, Joni
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It sure is wonderful when that happens. As the saying goes – ‘a picture’s worth 1,000 words’. xox
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xxoxooxoxoxox
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So beautiful Joni. ❤️
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Thank you sweet Holly. I am delighted you liked it. You are one of my favorite poets. So thank you very much. Big hugs and lots of love, ❤️🤗🦋😘 Joni
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Love back to you dearest Joni. This poem is truly mesmerizing 🌼🌷🤗❤️
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❤️🤗🦋😘🌹
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Sinuous and sensual, Joni. You can see the love and admiration in the words. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Saturday. Allan
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Thank you Allan. I appreciate your kind words very much. Inspiration from that beautiful ballerina 🩰. You two have a most wonderful weekend too. Hugs and love to you both. Joni ❤️🌹🤗
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Nice, Joni. Very descriptive, including the heart of the mesmerized man. 🙂
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Thank you Tim. I so appreciate your reading me and delighted your liked it. Big hugs to you both, enjoy your weekend. ❤️🤗🦋🌼
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And that picture captures the tone of your poem. 🙂
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Thank you Tim. I always wanted to be a ballerina. So beautiful to watch their beautiful bodies bending and moving like it is no effort. Was behind stage once when a bunch of ballerinas were coming of stage and they were sucking air. Thanks Tim big hugs to you my friend. ❤️
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Beautiful Joni, powerful images and precise words make for the perfect poem. We all enjoyed reading it tremendously. All the best and all our love to you both. Have a great weekend!
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Thank you and the rest of the family big hugs and kisses on their sweet cheeks. ❤️🤗🦋🌼
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You’re very welcome Joni!
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Beautiful poem. Wish you a great weekend.
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Oh thank you so much. I certainly wish the same for you my friend. Sending big hugs and love ❤️
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Good Lord, beautiful Joni!!! Sigh. Ok. Astoundingly beautiful! Is this a testament of You and Your Beloved Scott’s Love?!!! You better be careful or You just make a woman start dreaming again. Seriously…..so delicate, sweet and crazy gorgeous. Walking away sighing. Thank You. ❤️❤️❤️!!!
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You are such a sweetheart. Thank you Katy. Sending lots of love. Your email is finally sent too. Big hugs 🤗 🐉🧚🏻🐉🧚🏻🐉🧚🏻🐉
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Sending lots of Love and big hugs right back!!! 💖💖💖
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It has sensuality, grace, elegance, anticipation… composed so beautifully Joni, with the perfect image to burn into your retinas.. Gorgeous poem once again my talented friend ❤️🤗🌹
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You are such a sweetheart Karima. I am so blessed to know you. Tomorrow after our service I will be going in to visit you and three other folks. You have to use the big screen on your post to capture everything. I am sending you my love and blessings. Looking forward to a visit tomorrow. Love ❤️ Joni
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Lovely
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Thank you so much. Have an amazing day. ❤️
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Beautiful words and imagery, but more so with the emotion.
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Thank you so much for reading my wise friend. I was so moved by the photograph. Have a blessed day my friend. ❤️🤗🦋
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Oh thank you so very much for this kindness. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️
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Always a pleasure to read and share great posts with followers, My Dear!! Have a great day!
😊👍✨✨🎉
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Thank you ❤️
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What a lovely gift. Thank you. ❤️🤗
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Lovely, as always, dear friend. ❤
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Blessings to you dearest Anna. I send you my love and a very big hug. Thank you for reading. 🤗❤️🦋🙏
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How romantic, Joni. I love the poem. You have sensationalized the whole scene so wonderfully.
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Thank you Shobana, I really appreciate your kind words, thank you and have a blessed day. Hugs, Joni xoxoxo
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Such beautiful imagery Joni so well written my friend!💖
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Thank you so much dear Cindy. I really appreciate your kindness. ❤️
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It’s a pleasure Joni!!
Always!🥰
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