Somme-in a little different.
Cleansed
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It was a lucid afternoon
Straight out of my dreams
We laughed and loved
Feasting on Pepsi, popcorn, and poetry
Drawing her a warm bath
I attempted to read Neruda
Yet she had other plans
Reciting pink verses
Red rhymes cascaded from her glossy lips
Like slippery suds of passion
Soaking me with love
Words floated like translucent bubbles
Washing my flaws, fears, and pain
Rinsing my body, purifying my heart
Baptizing my soul
My beloved took a bath
It was me that she cleansed.
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This poem came from a prompt from my mentor Nandita Yata. Hopefully, she will approve.
The Lonely Author 
A beautiful poem and what a lovely thought-being read to while taking a warm bath! LOLhave a great day, Andrew. Amanda
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Thank you for appreciating this. Not only have read poetry but I have even serenaded a few girlfriends. Now that I think of it I lost a lot of girls this way. lol. Thank you.
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No! Lost a few girlfriends that way- then it was definitely their loss! 🤗
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You are too sweet
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Oh I love Neruda!! Great work. 🙂
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Thank you so much Alexa. Neruda rocks.
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Beautiful. Loved every line of the poem…especially the last two lines. The picture is lovely.
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Very happy that you liked it. This poem is important to me, so your words are sweet. Thank you.
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Pleasure… 🙂
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This poem has been on my mind for the past few days; it’s that stunning. We can only be so lucky to be bathed in such a purifying love.
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That is so kind of you to say that. There are people who love so powerfully, the cleanse our pains and doubts with their loving words. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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That’s bubbly lovely.
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Lol. Thank you. Appreciate it
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You’re appreciation is appreciated. Keep up the writeous work.
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Oh thanks
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Always the great ending.
And damn, that picture looks idyllic 🙂
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Thank you. I thought the pic was perfect for the poem. Thanks for the kind words
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Many a time a picture has spurred on a story for me.
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Me too. This time it was the other way around
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Beautiful…
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate you sharing this.
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Most welcome! – Douglas
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Awwww
I know she approves..
This is beautiful- it speaks of sweet love
It inspires me 💕
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Oh, you write so well you don’t need inspiration. Thank you for your kind words.
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It is the beauty and the pain in life that bring about inspiration..
you are part of that – your words are filled with both..
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Thank you for your wonderful comments. They are so appreciated.
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Hang in there my friend..
All of life in unknown – always grab the silver lining in every situation..
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That is exactly what I Will try to do. Thanks
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Keep writing out all your emotions..
It will help
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I will ty
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Beautiful work, could feel a real connection with this.
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Your words made me smile. Happy you were able to feel that connection, especially since this was inspired by my muse. Thank you so much.
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This was exquisite work.
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Happy that you think so. Thanks.
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Lovely!!!! Especially loved the last line – Bravo!!!
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Chcuk thank you so much for the read and your comments. Of course this was a challenge from my beautiful muse. Thankfully, I passed with flying colors. Appreciate your visit.
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A beautiful poem and thoughts too match!
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Malcolm it is an honor having you stop by. This post was a prompt from Nandita. Thank you so much for reading and for your words. They are greatly appreciated.
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I love your poetry. It awakens me visually!
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Thank you so much. This one came from.a prompt. Happy you enjoyed it.
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I’m a new blogger and love the prompts. It’ll be sad to see the site go. I’ve responded to a few also, please feel free to have a look 😊
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Yes I.will. We will follow one another. It will be fun.
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❤️❤️
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Happy that you loved this. Thank you so much.
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❤
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Thanks Nandita
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I was breathless by the end of this piece, since the last line changed my previous understanding of the whole piece. Well done!
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Grateful for your words. This will always be an important poem for me. So I really appreciate your comment. Thank you.
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I got an Oops on your recent Popcorn & Poetry blog post. This one came up. It’s a beautiful, visual poem, Drew. I hope your recovery is progressing well. What are your plans when you are totally back on your feet? Always thinking about you, and how you are doing. Seems good from the blurb on the post. Just can’t open the 6/29/2020 one. Take care. 📚🎶💚 Christine
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That wasn’t meant to post. It was onyl a dradft.
Thank you so much
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MAN–IT’S HARD TO GET A WORD IN EDGEWISE, IN RECENT MONTHS! BUT…I SEND THE FOLLOWING—
THE LOVE….!
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The love for certain people,
Whether bloggers or not…..
They are missed–we wonder
Where have they got?
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For popular romance poets
We cry and love and scream…
They’re being so far away
Come close in our daydream.
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Andrew–The Lonely Author–
We gladly will wait for more……
His poems, illustrations,
Never–ever—bore!
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We heard he’s up and walking,
Pneumonia he’s gotten o’er…
While great hordes of his fans
Wait….for his coming through the door!
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Get well, Drew, we’re all rooting for ya!
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Jonathan Caswell
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