Thursday, December 3, 2015

Boyhood


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tonight they dream
of the second
she lifted her skirt 
tossed back her curls
puckered her lips
struck a pose  
offering them a seductive
“come hither boys” wink
ahhh, the wink that said it all
yes, tonight boys will be boys
dreams of lush plumpness 
dimpled thighs, soft breasts
places mysterious 
delightfully dark 
sinfully sweet
forbidden fruit





Posted by Helen at 12:08 PM
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21 comments:

  1. Maude LynnDecember 3, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    I love your take on the prompt. You've empowered her.

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  2. Rommy Cortez-DriksDecember 3, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    A coming of age poem in under 60 words - you really nailed the ekphrasis challenge

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  3. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 3, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Her pose is so confident. I love that you have portrayed her allure.

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  4. Sioux RoslawskiDecember 3, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    "Sinfully sweet
    delightfully dark"

    Well-crafted pairing.

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  5. Sioux RoslawskiDecember 3, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Hey--I saw on your profile that you're reading "All the Light We Cannot See." I loved it. If you loved it, try "Freeman" by Pitts and "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Both were phenomenal reads...

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  6. JimDecember 3, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I love what all you put into her "THE look." Your words conveyed her confidence in herself, being able to set the boys to aflame.
    Mrs. Jim has read "All the light we cannot see." She liked it and thought I might have liked it.
    ..

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  7. Blondie's JournalDecember 3, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Provocative and a bit haunting. You nailed it, Helen.

    Jane x

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  8. MargaretDecember 3, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    It is ALL in the attitude (and confidence in one's self) I've seen many sexy large women on the theatre stage - and they can sell the "goods" like nobody's business!

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  9. Susie ClevengerDecember 3, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Oh, yeah.... A little naughty

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  10. hedgewitchDecember 4, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    She gets a very saucy makeover here, Helen. And indeed, all those fantasies are as rich as her form. Loved it!

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  11. brudbergDecember 4, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    Oh boys will always dream... :-) yes those boys will need to sleep with their hands on the blanket.

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  12. ✿December 4, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I love the phrase "lush plumpness." The last six lines are my favorites.

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  13. Kerry O'ConnorDecember 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Excellent!

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  14. FireblossomDecember 4, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Who's got the power, now?

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  15. OutlawyerDecember 4, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    I'm so happy that you changed her profile here and their interest. Well done, Helen! k.

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  16. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 4, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Dearest Helen,
    Yes, you summed it up perfectly well.
    Thanks for your support.
    Dad came home on Friday afternoon, like a miracle and finally on Thursday I could make my first phone call after one brother did hook up the TV, Radio and Phone...
    Hugs and blessings,
    Mariette

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  17. Bastet's Waka LibraryDecember 5, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    Oo-la-la! Very provocative ...

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  18. grapelingDecember 5, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    mmmm.... HMMMMMM ~

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  19. kaykualaDecember 6, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    What the boys wouldn't miss! Male innocence on the threshold of adulhood most remembered. Cheeky take Helen!

    Hank

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  20. Couture CarrieDecember 8, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Very alluring, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. ShawnJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    Don't know you. Just happened up this poem and have to tell you how much I like the saucy confidence of it.

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I appreciate each of you and the comments you leave ~~ thanks so much.

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