When Souls Merge [softly erotic]

Quatrains in 10-count and a-a-b-b rhymes. One of my rare cowrites, my second with the most excellently accomplished lady-poet, Amy R 🌺 Hope you all like it. Amy, it's always an honor and a joy. 🙏🏼

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When Souls Merge

In twilight's soft glow, shadows sweetly sway,

two souls merge deeply in spellbound display …

their hearts woven in hushed, secretive schemes,

while cosmic realms manifest sweet lust’s dreams.

She, dressed in gossamer of thinnest weave,

he, rapt to more than his eyes can perceive.

Her valley’s deepest secrets, hills ’n vales,

succumb to seeking hands along lush trails.

Beneath low sprawling limbs of timeworn trees,

they find safe haven where freed spirits please.

With every glance, each heated moment’s tease,

each breath sets blaze their yearning fantasies.

Within her charms he’s lost to what will come,

that which he knows inspires his blood to thrum;

their lips a vow from pleasures’ ardent need,

unlocks lust’s door, warmth’s summons to proceed.

Their fingers brushing, wicked sparks ignite

wild fervent steeps of passion’s starry night.

Gold moonlight bathes their naked bodies bright,

as time stands still, love burns in pure delight.

Caressing, two hearts beat in perfect time,

epitome of succulence sublime.

O’ this magic spell that compels them fold

their limbs around each others’ frames, so bold!

With each spoken word, enchantment expands,

bonds that blend like ancient shifting sands.

In hushed tones, their secret affairs entwine,

with open hearts, they express love so fine.

Their consummation sings in climaxed song,

pearly rivers merge in rapturous throng.

This miracle of romance knows no bounds,

only that in two lovers it astounds.

Their souls unravel like a velvet sea,

with sensual dreams that frolic free.

They pledge to pursue the dawn, hand in hand,

to weather life’s storms forever … as planned.

When you gaze upon these two and wonder

just what it’s like in the spell they’re under,

open wide your imagination’s heart …

then, you’ll know you have always been a part.

Cowrite by Amy R & Richard

© April, 2025

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Author's Note

Artwork courtesy of Pinterest free royalty.

(She's blue, He's moss)

Please, offer whatever you feel will better this work and/or our craft.
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Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

This is absolutely beautiful Richard....every word rolls of of one's tongue...such a sensual love scene written with careful thought and passion..."their finger brushing wicked sparks ignite" and on an on with such exquisite taste...you really painted in watercolors of soft hues....BRAVO!
Warmly, B

[Richard🖌]

A most lovely review, Betty🥀

How wonderful it is knowing you've found the beautiful sensuality in this succulent piece so compelling and exquisitely passionate … knowing the warmth of your depths, I'm not surprised. ; )

Grateful for your delightfully expressed appreciation! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure always Richard🌷🌷🌷
Warmly, B🌷

[Grace Lee]

this is relatable
"Their souls unravel like a velvet sea,

with sensual dreams that frolic free.

They pledge to pursue the dawn, hand in hand,

to weather life’s storms forever … as planned"
this is a strong one

[Richard🖌]

Well, Grace 🌾

You selected a sweetly moving one for your first review alright … not offering much of real value, but I'm grateful for the attention, nonetheless.

Thank you sincerely! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Ms claws]

une inspiration magnifique ... une inspiration belle

[Richard🖌]

Short, Dear G, but graciously sweet🌼

And, from You, it's worth a golden trove.
read moreShort, Dear G, but graciously sweet🌼

And, from You, it's worth a golden trove.

Thank you ever-so warmly! ⁓ Richard 🍷

[Ms claws]

Shall I say, "Your and Amy R's soaring love song incites envy as bites of tiny red ants, making me itch all over my body until my only hope is to pour glistening hot oils all over, rubbing ever so slowly into every inch of simmering flesh. Shall that appease you, my friend?

[Richard🖌]

Aw, the site cut the remainder of my comments off. Now, I forget what I said … LOL!
Thank you, however, for causing me to dip my head in an ice bucket.😳

[Ms claws]

@Richard🖌 ...I did read it and, as always, your words were smooth as honey and uplifting as Viagra. Thanks, my friend.

[DIVYA]

Dear Richard,

What an absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking poem in passion and sensuality! My compliments to you and Amy for such seamless narration, such purity of form, such effortless rhyming and lovely imagery. The intensity of passion too is so profound in every verse! This poem is all the more a masterpiece as collaborations are not easy and yet, you both delivered such perfection! It was an absolute joy to read these verses today!

[Richard🖌]

Isn't this a pretty poem, Dear Divya🌸

I'm so very pleased you've found such favor in Amy's and my poetic effort. She invited and set the topic … I thought, "Now, that should be fun and entertaining!" And, from the positive reviews it has received, I'd say that came true.👍🏼 Plus, it afforded me the opportunity to share a little bit of my more, let's say, passionate side.😉

To me, though, most of all no one (but You) related to the exacting poetic devices and aspects of our work that allows it to breathe, to sing and dance so vividly vibrant upon the page, but I knew if anyone could, to any meaningful degree of appreciation, it would be You!

Thank you, Dear Divya, for enjoying and speaking so graciously of this softly erotic little cowrite.

Bless your lovely heart … Namasté 🙏 ⁓ Richard🍃

[Thomas W Case]

Superb and beautiful work.

[Richard🖌]

Cheers, Syr Thomas🍻

Your gracious words and presence are greatly appreciated.
read moreCheers, Syr Thomas🍻

Your gracious words and presence are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely! ⁓ Richard🖌

[John the Baptist]

Porn does not excite joy. Erotica does. This is definitely erotica.

[Richard🖌]

Knowing words of a wisely sophisticated man🥂

I thank you, Dear John, for sharing this amorously erotic little piece from Amy & I.

Life's best blessings to thee, My Friend! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Brandy]

Richard and Amy, this is beyond breathtaking. As hearts gently connect, bodies become one in such a soft, yet sensual way. I'm in complete awe. The image you chose matches your thoughts perfectly.

[Richard🖌]

Aw, Brandy🍒

Such sweetly warm accord your words inspiringly entwine into a bard's amorous senses … what more to ask for.
How utterly fulfilling you make sharing with such a delightfully-feeling connection.

The same bliss to you, Dear Brandy, you've brushed so beautifully upon Amy & I ⁓ Richard🖌

[Amy R]

This is really another lovely poem we worked on, definitely enjoyed it and I am enjoying it again after re-reading for the third time..

Phrases like "gossamer of thinnest weave," "cosmic realms," and "pearly rivers merge" evoke a sense of enchantment and otherworldliness. VERY BRILLIANT POETRY... 🤍

✨🌸 Cheers to such lovely lovely poem., And thank you so much dear poet for allowing me to co-write with you for a 2nd time.

-Amy

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Dear Amy✨

I, too, have marveled numerous times over at the sheer, beautifully-wondrous ways we so amorously inspired our words to dance upon and off the page so enthrallingly vivid … each read, a joyful caress.

Your sentiments delightfully harmonize with mine in every way possible.
Thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard💫

[Amy R]

My pleasure, THANK U🤗