A Collection of Poems

by

Rara Avis

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12-04-02

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Beautiful Stranger


I want to speak to you, Stranger

So I talk to you in my head.

I want to hear you, Stranger

Words you've never said.

I want to see you, Stranger

So I shut my eyes instead.

I want to smell your skin, Stranger

The scent by which I'm led.

I want to feel you, Stranger

So I touch myself in bed.

I want to taste you, Stranger

Till my appetite is fed.

The Unknown Mourner


People dressed in formal attire

Just for you.... now permanently retired.

My face is pale and lined with tears

It is I who live with future fears.

No one with whom to share my grief

Just this sodden handkerchief.

I look at each and every wreath

And all the cards underneath.

There is mine -- in the corner

"Miss you so much -- The Unknown Mourner.'

Your Move


Pursue me vigorously

And I shall be startled,

And move away swiftly.


Be indifferent towards me

And I shall be confused,

And move away slowly.


Stay calm around me

And I shall be at ease

And move in harmony.

For Always


Loved you as soon as we met.

That feeling inside is still here.

Not a single regret.

The warmth of your love

The surge of your passion

Are mine to enjoy.

Captivated by your love

I'm here through choice

And I choose to stay.

Remembering


Let me touch your hair

And stroke your skin

Breathe the same air

See you smile again.


Let me kiss your cheek

And hold your hand

See the same clouds

Hear you laugh again.


Let me savour your wisdom

And share your thoughts

Smell the same flowers

Feel you close again.


Let me have no fear

To face the day

My love for you

Will be my strength again.

Silent Fantasy


We see each other from time to time.

No words are spoken.

But our eyes always meet

Brief eye contact

Vet enough to write a love scene.

A conversation going nowhere

But giving so much pleasure.

We try to look away

But our eyes are fixed.

Too soon we pass

And our eyes look away.

In shame, no doubt

Of our silent conversation

Our silent fantasy.

My Tears


My tears on your shoulder

Will soon be dry and no more.

As you walk through your bedroom door

Will you think of me as she touches you

As I caressed you a few hours before?

My time with you is my treasure

Your mind, your body - my pleasure.

Come lay with me tomorrow

When I promise to hide my sorrow

And my tears on your shoulder

Will soon be dry and no more.


Untitled


She took up her preparatory stance.

Twitched occasionally as if in a ritual dance.

As gently she squeezed,

It hatched out with ease

And there was a yelp and a muffled scream.

It was bigger than she'd ever dreamed.

First slow, then fast.

She looked at it aghast.

It twisted and turned like a charmer's snake.

When will it end--for pity's sake?

Everyone marvelled but giggled in fear.

Mum's looking for blackheads in everyone's ear!