Friday, August 26, 2016

PETAL - by Keith Bickerstaffe






 PETAL  


by  Keith Bickerstaffe


Pink and perfect mystery 
to which I ply my finger, 
she ripens so exquisitely
the longer that I linger


and fluff the modest blossom
with my gentle loving hand,
teasing, ever pleasing
so that now I understand


how beautiful the flower
that yields without duress,
blooming now so fully
in the warmth of my caress.






Copyright © Keith Bickerstaffe | Year Posted 2006