#rhapsodyinblue45

[rhapsodyinblue45]

Your body reminds me

of warm summer sand

slipping through

my lonely hand

I lie awake in loneliness

so potent it’s as if

your lips tasted my skin

the silence behind my

unspoken tears

We locked away sadness

in the box of madness

no lines can express

the night we met

Let your hands

collide with my naked

thoughts, form a super nova

explosion in our dark bedroom-

these dreams we keep beneath

whispered sheets

starlit silhouettes

Shy moon hides

we define happiness

our moans hold the sky

our breaths shake ground

together in one form

Swelling beneath our eyes’

silence - yours penetrates

such velvet traces I’ve

never felt so vulnerable

how you trace them with

your constancy’s smile

I blush beneath that

knowing rakish look-

you betray

our secrets

your chestnut soak staring

through my soul’s delight,

I cannot hide from

your eyes’ lamplight

Rhapsodyinblue45

[followcb]

Champagne Bubbles

sunrise ignites daydreams

sparks creativity, awakens

spiritual, magnetic energy

a force impossible to deny

it's a call to live our purpose

a sign from God that we're

divine beings, living miracles

special in every unique way

pressing fingers to our pulse

we recollect the tempo

of our blood's treasure, measured

out in kindness, embroidered dreams

spangled with crushed stars

where our true intentions

embellish the heavens as frosted

blessings laced in early fallen snow

promises of december, cherished

family times remembered, new

year's eve turns...pops champagne

bubbles into supposed resolutions

living in these times of vast confusion

it's clear, there's much that needs improving

you and I, our country and society, I pray

there are greater days ahead for you and me

(A Toast to the New Year)

©️ @followcb & @rhapsodyinblue45

December 5, 2020

#followcb #poetry #poetryportal #rhapsodyinblue45 #bitsofstarglow #inspireamuse #smittenbypoetry #writeundertheinfluence #writtenconsiderations #writerscreed #writingthestorm #poetwhispers #poetryelixir #twcpoetry #poeticwhispers #poeticstories #caffeinated capi reblogs #great poets #poets on tumblr #new poets society #creative writing #spilled ink #chris bartlett

[mikefrawley]

Tag you’re it

While stalling for time as I’m working on a couple of projects, I did want to send a quick thank you to a few friends who recently tagged me for those ask things that I almost never (say never) do, and wish everyone a wonderful day.  Thank you to @rhapsodyinblue45 and  @sameseems.  @asecondathousandvoices tagged my little blog @dontcryitsonlymike, thank you as well.  Now last but most certainly not least @kixxie tagged me simply to say thank you...Old poet having an aw moment.  Thank you so much to all of you. Oh yeah, while I’ll not likely follow them, see tag rules below. The rules are simple: Post the last line of whatever is your latest work in progress and then tag people as many as the words there are in the sentence. The last thing in drafts is a poem I already posted (?) so I won’t tag anyone, but please feel free to “play” if you want to. it’s not yet too late to start again    Sending love and wishing blessings, Mike <3

#prose #tag thingy #rhapsodyinblue45 #kixxie #sameseems #asecondathousandvoices #thank you #love #blessings #Tag you're it

[misunderstoodramblings]

Thank You!

To You -

I just wanted to say a big thank you to all my new followers. After one short month of blogging, I am amazed by the amount of people who felt the need to hit that follow button, and keep up on my work. Thank you to those who have liked, reblogged and commented on my work. I appreciate each and every one of you, immensely.

I started this blog at a very rough time in my life (as evident of my pieces.) Through your words of encouragement, as well as your own personal work, I have found a bit of calmness in my life. I have something to look forward to again, now that I have this blog - which is reading your work, and knowing that I can relate to others all around the world.

And a special shoutout to @teacup13 , @renaudcr7 , @writerscreed , @twcpoetry , @poetryportal , @rhapsodyinblue45 for liking and reblogging my work - you all have really helped to get my work out there, and my thanks could never be said enough :)

So, again, thank you all x 1000. You have done wonders for me in a short amount of time, and I look forward to what else this can bring.

-Christine

#teacup13 #writerscreed #twcpoetry #poetryportal #rhapsodyinblue45 #renaudcr7

[artisticcollaborations]

Collab Of the Week

This week’s Collab of the week is Meeting Along the Strand

By @rhapsodyinblue45 and @midnite-ride

Not only is this collaboration is absolutely delectable but the pair added a rather enticing reading that brings a soothing excitement to the piece. “Soothing excitement?” You ask. Yes that’s right, you will just have to give it a listen if you don’t believe me! 

If you missed it, we will be reblogging this piece a few times throughout the week! Send your collaborations our way, and maybe you could be our #CollaboftheWeek next week! (Posts tagged #artisticcollaborations get special attention)

#collaboftheweek #artisticcollaborations #collabs #collaboration #collaborations #audiopost #reading #poetry reading #spoken word #spoken word poetry #rhapsodyinblue45 #midnite-ride #poetry #poem

[justscribbledwords]

she tells you everything about herself, yet she is one of the greatest mysteries her words are soothing, but they keep that fire in your soul burning bright she is an open book, but in a language you don’t quite know her words can describe the turmoil in your head and make you feel not so alone she is beautiful inside out and she makes everyone feel at home

for @rhapsodyinblue45 as a part of @poeticstories secret valentine thingy :)

p.s. please don’t say goodbye again, even if it is for a small amount of time, because your absence is heartbreakingly sad and many people will agree to it :) you belong here, to us, to tumblr, whether you like it or not :P

JustScribbledWords

#justscribbledwords #pssecretvalentine #rhapsodyinblue45 #poeticstories #loved doing this #i hope you like it #scribbled thoughts #writers community #writers on writers #spilled ink

[definegodliness]

rhapsodyinblue45 heeft op je bericht gereageerd: Rivers flow in shimmering gold heated ‘til liquid...

Mangroves? Hmm I need to go back and research this. I know mandrakes from the Bible, not mangroves

They’re highly poetic. Trees worshiping the ocean.

#rhapsodyinblue45

[writeundertheinfluence]

This year has been a rough and challenging year to say the least, but amidst all the negativity there have been some glimmers of hope and positivity. This platform was created as a safe haven for all poets and writers to come, connect and of course to see that no one is truly alone during these trying times. As this year comes to a close, I want to take the time to thank and appreciate those who helped me see this vision all the way through. WUTI and it’s members have brought to life a weekly escape through what we call "Poetic Therapy".

Tonight we will leave behind 2020 and soon welcome in 2021. Stay tuned in because WUTI has a lot more to come in 2021......

@hellorheels

@imperiallefty

@disruptivebychoice

@a-lex-17

@instanceandthephrase

@lilyrochet

@eliseothehopelessromantic

@philosophy-art

@mypoeticsoul-ny

@soulreserve

@apoeticcookie

@frequen-seas

@doubtingthomas5

@iamktb13

@kayleeromesburg14

@bvlckgirlmvgix

@Melaninmansuniverse

@Starofthehorizon

@lifeandloveliterarythings

@anikaness

@poetpriyanshitiwari

@lunaragent

@boldlysublimenight

@ashes4bones

@sweetspiderstew

@poemhater

@leosvibes

@isohaspeaks

@moonpoetryblog

@poetry-with-alisha

@poetryardencies

@hometownblues

@astroromanticism

@followcb

@thatpoemguy

@wxtar2ba

@flylittlewren

@atomicflop

@bloodwords47

@charlylimph-blog

@peachpoetics

@me-phil-istopeless

@parasomnambulist

@disconnectrovert

@hneysuckl

@howserendipitouslifeis

@poetikdreams

@mistressofwordz

@natachalynn

@rosabellebelieves

@dustysunday

@purgatorypoetry

@hypothetical-poet-writes

@rhapsodyinblue45

@rhapsodyinblue80

@poetryportal

@nic-because-gay

@cora-does-things

Anybody who would like to come and be part of our community of friends and poets/writers our doors are open to everyone

Contact @imperiallefty , @disruptivebychoice , @hellorheels , @quiet-storm132 for more details

I am sure that i am forgetting some people but just know that either i THANK YOU ALL!!!

[just-4-thought]

I have witnessed mountains rise,

heroes fall,

and the might of men bend

to lady fair.

I've witnessed death

as he did try to knock,

but could not breach the lair.

I've witnessed pains,

and loss,

and heartache,

more than anyone should share,

but with each a strength,

a triumph,

a neverceasing care.

Soothed with water built of words,

these battle softened desires.

Like roots creeping round the temple

of a long lost empire,

so we grip unfathomable dreams

as the oracle whispers fire.

A gift for @rhapsodyinblue45 /@rhapsodyinblue80 for the secret gift exchange. A poem about living in the time of an epic. (Surprise I am the anon).

#pssecretgiftexchange #poetryportal #writerscreed #savage words #brokensoulsreborn #smittenbypoetry #poem #poetry #secret santa #romance #adventure

[nurcholisah16-blog]

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@takashiyasui @greatmindquotes @creamsherry @semi-sweet-girl @tinaillustration @rhapsodyinblue45 @poems-and-word

[rhapsodyinblue45]

every sensual note startles me

with uncontained honesty

I can’t escape feeling enraptured by your voice

solitary melody standing richly beneath

night’s fragile rain

each word speaks

for my lapses

cursed emotional distances I cling to,

steadfastly

you call my name

awakening illusions

from their sleep, soft footfalls betraying my heart’s inestimable. loneliness

your song

unwrapping layers of tulle

where I retreat from cloistered feelings

gripped within utter privacy

a collection of lilies bound

in crepe paper and emerald silk

an artifice meant to deceive

undetected {protected by an insulated smile}

don’t press tooclose

then-

the doorbell in my head answers:

it’s a love story, but substantially

More

windows stand ajar,

thoughts seep through,

your music’s crescendo inveigles me

enticing my tongue’s underbelly into unsuspecting

revelations - enveloped in vulnerability’s cloak;

your aching cloth unsheathes my ancient fear Of being wanted/Of wanting to need

confessional acidity, oh, these sober thoughts

how desperately they reek of perfumed lavender

hazy polar seasons, love’s vibrancy

held fast by frosted clips of indifference

your gravity weighs upon

crystal-slippered thoughts

provoking wonder - will my fingers ever be worthy

of such intimacy

love'sToRy// Rhapsodyinblue45

Confession: I wrote this piece while listening to one of my old favs "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles. I wish I could express my thoughts as beautifully and eloquently and painfully openly as she does.

#poem #poetry #spilled ink #spilled thoughts #writerscreed #poeticstories #verse #tumblr poets #songoftheclouds #tumblr writers #new poets society #bitsofstarglow

[followcb]

Crystal Palace

poetic sensibilities rising

sensitivities of an active imagination

ruminations constellations

impressive empathy emerging

optimism engulfs pessimism

stars pierce bleakest, blackest skies

so go the creative spirits of the wise

enveloping the mind's abstraction

our words billow, gliding as flakes

of downy white beneath a dome

of celestial blessings where trees extend

offering respite from reality

thoughts harmonize upon the page

skimming the ice, sharpened blades dance

shaved velocity thrills an unforgiving surface

lines interplay as inside to outside edges

exchange an enchanted melody

a rush of wind, the essence of chemistry

a syllabic duet of lyrical choreography

tossed into the air, twirling ecstasy

partners commingled in measured breath

moving fluidly through life's music

synchronicity of artists spinning

sliding around in spiraling circles

unsuspecting lovers fall...

into each other's irresistible arms

snow angels upon hallowed ground

heartbeats racing uncontrollably resound

©️ @followcb & @rhapsodyinblue45

November 1, 2020

#followcb #poetryportal #rhapsodyinblue45 #poetry #bitsofstarglow #inspireamuse #smittenbypoetry #writeundertheinfluence #writtenconsiderations #twcpoetry #poetwhispers #writerscreed #writingthestorm #poetryelixir #poeticstories #poeticwhispers #caffeinated capi reblogs #great poets #poets on tumblr #new poets society #creative writing #spilled ink #chris bartlett

[starklyscifi]

Last Line Tag

Rules: Post the last lines you wrote (as much as you like), then tag people at the end.  If you want a number, as many people as in the last sentence, or you know, do something else.

Thanks to @inexorableblob for the tag! These are the last lines I wrote on a sci-fi/crime novel--the project out of the pile that I've worked on most recently (I can never focus on just one thing).

“Of course,” he muttered, kissing my forehead and going back to his book. I went back to staring at the ceiling.

“Jack.”

“Yeah.”

“Stop brooding at the ceiling.” 

 Tagging: @september-stardust, @rhapsodyinblue45, @drachman

(seems like a good way to say hi, if they like it)

#last line tag #tag game #starkly mine

[poeticstories]

Secret Santa Wrap Up

We had 71 participants this year!! It ended up being a great season. We loved reading your presents and sharing them here and we are glad you participated. We would like to especially thank everyone who helped out by reading the rules and making the event flow as seamlessly as possible!!

If you signed up but did not see your gift, message @just-4-thought and she will help you find your gift.

We would also like to take a moment to thank our Secret Santa adopters as they help keep events like this one possible!

@embroideredscars

@undertheheart

@cruxymox

@imperiallefty

@rhapsodyinblue45

@mysublimejourney

@drearydaffodil

@teacup13

@artyprose

@rhymingtherapy

@bookflakeshighbrowangel

@nochoruswillbewritten

@ellenya

@universalmemoir

Thank you so much for helping us get gifts out to everyone!!

Side note: this year we implemented the anonymous messaging function. We saw a few people use it, but many did not. If you have some feedback for how you would like to see that aspect of the event, or if you want us to keep it for other secret events, send us an ask and let us know.

#pssecretsanta #secretsanta #secret santa #blog announcement #secret santa announcement #secret santa adoptions

[a1d6i]

1st Anniversary

It’s been one year since my first post here on my site “Hard Work not Shortcuts”.  I had never stopped being active ever since, and immediately followed up my October 31 write up with more than a hundred articles, quotations and over twenty self written, free verse poetry. It is indeed shocking to realize that my writing had inspired thousands of people internationally, from the countries of China, Singapore, India, Australia, USA and some parts of Africa and Europe. I would never have done what I did without the grace of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of our Lord, the encouragement of my family, the likes of my enthusiastic readers, the non-stop support of my almost a hundred followers and consistent rebloggers.

My goals in my first year in this platform which is to inspire others and bless the world with God’s name through my life’s experiences had been gleefully accomplished, this I could humbly call a success. I positively look forward to the more prose and poetry I shall publish in the upcoming days, weeks and endless years to come.

Special appreciation and all the love to the following for appreciating my works and channelling my thoughts to the many readers online:

 @rhapsodyinblue45

@poetryportal

@just4thought-blog

@poeticstories

@aubreystar-blog

@teacup13

@writerscreed

@mycosmicbackyard

@cosmicsharing

@magicwritingcommunity

@ellenya

@justscribbledwords

@beyzathe

 Are you are looking for hope, scavenging for your life’s purpose, finding true love or  even wondering if God really exists? Feel free to reflect on my site posts and/or message me directly.

I’ll reply as soon as I see your note.

 All the love from the Pearl of the Orient!

 God Bless and Keep posted!

#poetryportal #poeticstories #writerscreed #cosmicsharing #magicwritingcommunity

[myquotesmoviespanda-blog]

You were my first love! You were my first thing that I loved with a love that was more than love.When I see you I wanna cry for your smile, eyes,soul...for your everything

But will you...do the same for me?

#you #love quotes #lovely #love #i love you #gif #mypassion