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This isn't aimed at any one person in here - though some of you will recognise different bits that make sense from on/off forum comments - it's more aimed at the forum as a whole.

It rather cheekily wrote itself (it never even asked me first !) about 10mins ago and just deserved to be on here somewhere as it didn't really fit in any other thread.

Maybe, to aid others in the same dilemma, this could become a "sticky" poetry thread for original SH related works ? {subtle hint}

It'll build itself into a nice collection as theres plenty of gems written by people all round the cafe on post-it notes already. Maybe just the works themselves clear of other posts ?

Just a suggestion, of course !


To write I try and shall do more,
Stories and words of rhyme,
Ramblings enthused on subjects mixed,
Against brevity a crime.

I'm no star with music,
You'd not think my tastes too great,
Where playing of the notes concerned,
Below amateur I'd rate.

My use of chalk or brush and oil,
Is naught to make you smile,
Attempts to play with lumps of clay,
A task just not worthwhile.

Language tricks and usage tried,
A love of mine all told,
Flys past to land in barren ground,
And leave it's target cold.

What do I hold that marks me out,
From any other soul ?
What glue of magical effect,
Constrains to keep me whole ?

All I have is all I am,
No glitter strewn around,
Hugs and smiles sent freely out,
My willingness unbound.

So if you get to know me,
Then I hope you'll see my worth,
Born out of SH madness,
A friendship given birth.



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Good man Carpathian! Verse is life!!
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artificer wrote:

Good man Carpathian! Verse is life!!
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Looks like the poetry thread has been seconded by this fine chap - sounds like a plan to me !


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Wow Artificer!

That was excellent. Take a bow. cheers.gif

Would I be in favour of a poetry thread?
.....that wasn't a serious question was it?

I mean, do oak leaves fall in autumn?

A brilliant idea Carpathian ! happy.gif


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willxx69 wrote:

I mean, do oak leaves fall in autumn?


Well someone plainly has the soul of a poet!


Arti, that's an excellent poem. I bet it meant a lot to your friend.


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Poetry is the art of substantiating shadows,
and of lending existance to
nothing...Edmund Burk


Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than
history...Plato


Sounds like a great idea to me!


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Owing to an accidental deletion, our old SH Poetry Corner was wiped away. However, we always run backups every night. So, I've been able to roll-back to yesterday when all was well, and I will now insert all the poems from the original thread into this one, giving credit to orginal authorship as I go. Wish me luck!


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Carpathian on Thu May 20, 2004 wrote:

Well read passion
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It's said that books and covers
should never be compared
A work of beauty such as this
they must never have handled

Finding a wealth of beauty
deep between the covers
Inner treasure hidden safe
from all but scholars desire

To open you with learned care
and gently turn your pages
A gaze upon what's hidden away
reading natures unworded responses


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Angel Chat on Fri May 21 2004 wrote:

<GULP> here goes. It's a kind of "dashed off" one, and I haven't written any poetry for the longest time........ anyway, here's my offering.

Lonely in company, afraid of the dark
Finding the comfort, but never the spark.
Wanting and needing but not letting on
Used then abused, does this just carry on?

Bored of the fighting, lock up those tears
Hide all the torment, the hopes and the fears.
Speak but say nothing, hide in the crowd
Wonder when will your time come to be proud?

Then something inside you breaks free, it’s a start
Your time has come – time to follow your heart.
Free from the shackles, the silence, the pain
Finally free to be yourself again

This is your moment, don’t leave it to waste
Time to choose just which fruit you want to taste
One of each flavour? Each colour? Each shape?
Just the banana? The apple? The grape?
Or try the fruit salad? Good god woman! Choose!
There’s plenty of people want to be in your shoes!

And on goes the torment, now changed, but the same
But I know one day you’ll be happy again
So wait for that moment, it will happen, I know
But for now, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show


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neilinleeds on Fri May 21 2004 wrote:

carpy, well here goes a first attempt anyways mate!

i love this thread, and think i fully understand the intent behind it, so i did try honest. rather contemplative and refelective anyways, and possibly a little tired and emotional, but i think i quite surprised meself!!


i turned, and stooped, and reached to catch,
that thing which tumbling from me, spurned,
was no more in my grasp or reach
and rolled across a bridge i'd burned!

and fell into the current's swirl
remained in sight but drifting slow
it seemed to mock by coming near
then sped along it's seperate flow

and for a while i ran the bank
and tried to drag with wishes back
the very thing i did not want
the thing i could afford to lack

but when i heard the sea come near
and saw those future waves before
i knew that there i'd only drown
so put those things i felt in store

but from the distant waves i heard
a cry answered behind that door
and kept nostalgic lingering
i'd hear those cries come to the fore

and so at last i walked away
and left the things i thought i'd found
and pulled my head from winter clouds
and found my feet on firmer ground


oh and i nearly forgot hence the edit.

carpy. that's absolutely, bloody beautiful mate!!

and angelchat. very personal, revealing and brave i think that one! i love it!

bit good this innit? icon_wink.gif

neil x x x x x


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MrFC on Fri May 21 2004 wrote:

The simple words I love you have the power to set me free, but as poets wrote so long ago what will be will be
And as fate seems so against our love and fate we cannot change I'll find another love, although it may seem strange.
Perhaps Im being silly I don't quite know for sure you may still feel the love for me you may have felt before.
But just incase you say goodbye I'll put on a show so great but deep insideI'll hide the deep deep pain, because you I'll never hate.


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neilinleeds on Sat May 22 2004 wrote:

well i suspect young carpy's on the verge of something downright sloppy.............

so in keeping with the general 'let's all get a bit loved up and emotional' theme, bugger it here goes......

it's not a new one. t'was prompted by my ex-gf's refusal to say she loved me some time ago. after four bloody months, 6 days a week i might add FFS!! she said it the very next day!! so it's always kinda stuck in me head!!! aaaawwwwwwwwwwww!! icon_wink.gif


when chasing rainbows bear in mind,
as you run after distant gleams,
that pots of gold arent there to find,
though you may find the truth of dreams.

my guiding light, my star, my rainbow,
all i have is in your hands.
just lead the way and i will follow,
into new and unknown lands.

ill let you see what's rarely shown,
and take things from you all the more.
the lessons learnt and all that's grown,
remain with me, my treasure store.


or something........soft bugger or what????

neil x x x x x


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Angel Chat on Sat May 22 2004 wrote:

I'm so impressed with these poems!!

Dawn, I have no idea why you didn't rate your poem, its wonderful! And Montmorency - wow! what a fantastic first post!

I officially have the bug again now, the harder I try, the more difficult it is, but once I get the first couple of lines in my head, the words seem to write themselves, so here's my latest offering. I must say though, it's terrifying actually posting! I have sweaty palms and an extremely nervous stomach again now, so well done again to everyone that's already posted. The rest of you (you know who you are!!) get writing!!

I see you lying there in the sun, in the dappled shade of the tree
I wonder how long you have been there, and whether you’re waiting for me
Your eyes are closed, your breaths are deep
I wonder if you are asleep
I try so hard not to make any sound as up to your side I creep

I’ve loved you for such a long time, and I know you have no idea
I can’t reveal my feelings for you, even though to me they are clear
I watch as your chest rises with each intake of the fresh country air
I see the summer breeze ripple, bending the branches and your soft hair

The smell of you enters my senses. I store it away in my brain
So that every time I think of you, I can dream I am near you again
I sit on the grass beside you, pretending you know I'm there
My hand reaches over to stroke your face but I manage to stop in mid air

My heart beats a little bit faster, thinking how close I was to being caught
But the need inside me grows stronger, and I wonder perhaps I ought
To let it reach over and touch you, to wake you from your quiet dream
To tell you the feelings inside me, to see if you run and scream

But you aren’t the one who is frightened, the fear is inside of my heart
I am the one who sees sorrow and pain when I imagine life with us apart
But why should we part when I love you? The answer is easy to see
Because when I whisper those 3 words of love that is always what happens to me

So I sit there some more and in silence, wishing things could be different this time
But knowing they surely cannot be after that long ago, hardly known crime
How can I feel what’s inside me, when I have so much passion and love?
Am I destined to hide from the love that I feel? When will MY angel come from above?

You stir and my heart stops beating, just for a second, but still
I quietly stand and start walking up to the top of the hill
I turn and look over my shoulder, feel the love once again swell inside
But I quash it and carry on walking, wipe away the tear I want to hide

Nobody sees it but I know its there, all that passion and fire and love
But I carry on walking and wonder again… When will my angel come from above?


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dazandlou on Sat May 22 2004 wrote:

Wow, what an idea!!

Here's something i wrote about 3 years ago, its a song, not a poem, but here goes anyway.......... (imagine it with a tune and rhythm and it makes more sense)

My heart was there, it belonged to you,
But you ripped it out, and tore it in two,
You used me boy then you left me behind,
Now i know that love is something youre not looking to find.

It's just another landslide
Another dream thats been crushed,
Its just another landslide,
I thought in you i could trust.

And now its over, before its begun
i really thought that you were the one.
I gave you all, all that i had,
But you threw it back, and now i'm so sad.

It's just another landslide,
another dream thats been crushed,
its just another landslide
I thought in you i could trust.

And now its over, before its begun,
Baby, cant you hear me say..

Its just another................


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rogerthedragon on Sun May 23 2004 wrote:

My love:

I love her so much, she is all I desire
Her smile and her touch, the smell of her hair
The pleasure she brings me
Her lips and her body

I am I all that you want? I hear her say
Of course my darling, in every way
You fulfill me, embrace me
Sooth away all my cares

But what if our love could be more?
Shared with others, expanded
What if another could help us be closer?
A mirror for our love, reflect it upon us

Are you certain my dear?
I ask with concern and a catch in my throat
Making you happy is all I want
Do you still want me? I whisper

Of course! She smiles and laughs
You know me inside and out
How could another compare to your touch?
I will love you forever, my lover

But what about when your body is spent?
Rather than fight and compete over me
Wouldn't it be nice to have someone help?
Reach higher, last longer, pleasure more complete

I think long and hard, is this something I'd like?
Another man here, helping me with my wife?
Why not, I decide. I love her so much
Let us look together and give in to our lust.

Now here we are in a post-coital lull
My wife and her lover, myself making three
A crowd they say, but not true for us
Three people together, a trio of love

Am I jealous you ask, not at all
He returns to his life, a morning well spent
We have each other, for all of our time
And the memories stir passion within us again

Relaxed and together, we bask in the sun
Planning our exploits, we must have some more
If we can be this happy right now
What new fun will tomorrow bring?


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Carpathian on Sun May 23 200 wrote:

Ok, this is a long post folks but the two poems ("Love" & "Lust") were written to be viewed and displayed as a pair and I've treated them as such up until now....so I'll carry on if thats ok with you good folks !

These are the work of mine I'm most proud of so be gentle with me !! icon_twisted.gif icon_wink.gif


Love
====


Fate and cupid co-conspired,
people placed and arrows fired
Last thing expected first to mind
a cherished accidental find.

Changed overnight, a lifes direction
admittance of the deep affection
Connections made through honest feeling
towards another found appealing.

To harm one chosen by the heart
not a thing to plan or start
The only aim as thoughts began
The flames of burning love to fan.

Whilst the mouth does wish to shout
words imminent just don't come out
Give chance to take the passion slow
to nurture, feed and let it grow.

Feelings pledged like none before
with every firing sense adore
The souls entwining heaven sent
For what the others heart is meant.

The bonds between cause sharp ascend
corporeal hosts at travels end
Place found for journeys path to come
welcomed into sought sanctum

The most mundane becomes an art
in tasks together never part
The links between begin to tighten
realisation made to heighten

A turn of phrase or sight of skin
the thoughts of pleasures do begin
The mix of feelings overcomes
the heady mixture soon succumbs

The power of loves eternal drive
sees animal instinct start to thrive
The heat of passion right and just
gives entrance to it's ally, lust...........


Lust
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Connection starts as if by chance
by touch of hand or wayward glance
Resistance futile to the yearning
can't help desiring sensual learning.

Skin enflamed with slightest touch
the feelings given near too much
A firework spark that starts to grow
signals fire the heat below.

Clothes fall to ground with wanton pace
held inhibitions fast misplaced
Cloth of skin unrobed to eye
ardour raised to levels high.

Skin on skin, bodies embrace
parts met as strangers find their place
Conversing fast with words unsaid
physical hunger quickly fed

Tongue wraps around enflaming nipples
makes luscious pleasure come in ripples
Flicks of risen eager buds
bring on the pleasure centres floods.

Trace of tongue travelling lower
mapping of the path marked slower
Valleys hidden deep discovered
with fluttered kisses quickly covered.

Parting slow with tongue and fingers
lapping at moist entrance lingers
Juices drunk like nectar treasured
in bodies response pleasure measured.

Waves crash through bodies scant defences
overpower the chance of lucid senses
Brought to peak and held in thrall
mouths actions holding back the fall.

The moments shared between the pair
lusts scent hangs heavy on the air
Plateau to peak and pace of heart
natural trail to end from start.

Breath in gasps as acts relent
Moist honesty and passion spent
Bonds enjoined from heart to heart
lust's hot rewards only the start............


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tune essence on Sun May 23 2004 wrote:

I said earlier that I'd go away and try (that was when there was only 2 poems up). Well now I've done it - and then I go and read all the quality stuff above and I feel very sheepish about posting this:


Inward faces appear now and then
To inspire or deceive, uncommital.
Before you respond, count up to ten
And the warmth of the fire will embrace.

Messages come and the senders go
But the strokes are fine and exquisite.
Intimate share and the feelings they show
Bring you 'round, lay you back, cool your pace.

Something shows the ephemeral touch.
The track leads away without knowing.
Friends are lost who have given so much
'Twas inwards I know but I can't see your face


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well_busty_babe on Sun May 23 2004 wrote:

well,
here is my bit!

How would I write a poem
I wouldn’t know where to start
I hear that a really good poem
Has to come straight from the heart

The posters in the cafe forum
Well they all managed quite well
But WBB at her keyboard
I am just going through hell

My spelling is really atrocious
And I cant make the words work at all
If I get any more frustrated
I’ll just bang my head off the wall

I could sit reading sonnets and verses
But they wouldn’t help me to rhyme
I may as well just forget it
Its just a big waste of my time

I really don’t want to just give up
People will look down and sneer
I have my reputation to think off
Cos I won best newcomer this year icon_wink.gif

My talents lie in other places
Poetry is just not for me
But I will give it my best shot anyway
And what becomes of it we will just see

I could be sat out in the garden
With a nice cool vodka to sup
Oh sack all this writing of poems
I just completely give up!


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