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objects of intimate desire

metaphors for spiritual fire

physical to metaphysical

eyes stir an erotic narrative

sensual is the first dance

dalliance of sexual tension

we cross another dimension

stripped of every inhibition

high tide rushes-in, in surges

we trust, we touch, we test

boundaries and limitations

fantasies arouse awakenings

mind-body transcendence

transference, ascending

passion remains invincible

ultraviolet flames yearning

burning neon, nighttime skies

every fetish that we worship

daily temptations at the altar

☆☆☆☆☆

we sang, we danced, we

chanted every refrain

blessed by summer rain

falling across the plains

savannahs deep in africa

and I'm melting, hands waving

belting it out the best I can

been awaiting this moment

storied sanctuary of verses

by the chorus we all hold it

against night sky, we own it

taking the time to do the

things we really never have

we're moving to the music

taken away upon the winds

this is my religion, singing

ringing true, spriit dancing

yes, we're all blessed . . .

forget about all the rest

and meet me at the serengeti

out here, there's no tomorrow

only the snows of kilimanjaro

and us dancing in the rain

☆☆☆☆☆

©️ @followcb ☆ July 16, 2026

join in the frenzy

buzz of dizzying fireflies

flickering and dancing

feel your wings take flight

let the wind lift you

allow you to float amid clouds

blue upon blue on blue

infinity has no destination

only an imaginary station

living in the back of minds

the gold and poems

such, sublime finds

we dance into the lights

freedom is all of these nights

fun and hope and guidance

illuminations in the dark

what a . . . such a bright idea

we shine . . . because we can

☆☆☆☆☆

come into the darkness

where lights shine brightest

the stars and the music align

body language does define

the dance and the jubilation

exuberant spiritual movement

pulsing passion upon the floor

everybody in the groove moving

we only come out at nighttime

hungry for those laser beams

glimmering colored rays . . . .

shimmering on the darkest days

welcome to club sanctuary

feel free to slip inside the haze

euphoric throbbing temple

electric vibes, the place is crazy

you'll be spellbound, amazed

☆☆☆☆☆

quiet fires

ignite outta sight

no flames, no claims

just a lifelong fight

chasing, we keep chasing

things we are not

little time ever embracing

all that we've got

don't we have everything

that we actually need

though what we want

is to live the dream

though nothing is what

it seems, seems to be

so close your eyes

see soley using memory

paint tranquility

a serene scene

candle yearning

eager hearts burning

inner intensity

fuels the poet in me

stanzas to be

alchemy of words

thoughts redefining

this feeling of being alive

time always redesigning

fine lines on my face

☆☆☆☆☆

risk dare I create

explore artistic vision

shoot beyond the moon

traveling, traveling

heading for Saturn's rings

across the asteroid belt

past the tears of Jupiter

emotional curiosity

fuels my every move

hunger to understand

thunderbolts and eagles

the universe of stars

divine poetry of the spheres

to raft river valleys

ascend astral heights

orbit with ancient comets

transcendent transcending

the beginning of new beginnings

making my way making

art that dwells deep

within my spiritual well

abundance of love undirected

fears and feelings unprotected

taking chances I am

dancing to unique music

orchestral overtures

a symphony of melodies

stirring in the sea of me

no running no hiding

only soaring hangglider gliding

simple light inside guiding

me to my temple in the sky

nesting poem within my soul

☆☆☆☆☆

esacape we can get

away if you'll come

across the abyss we

will play amidst stars

dance with comets

circle with new moons

kiss darkness goodbye

reflecting glowing suns

become barers of light

goddesses and gods

inside where brilliance

begins higher power flowers

we can plant a garden

sow the seeds of a poem

grow a magnificent garden

know the ways of magic

will always lead us home

inside where eternity shines

I'm hopeful you'll join me

☆☆☆☆☆

A kaleidoscope of prisms

Colors a twilight rainbow

Rich spectrums from sunset

Inspire hopes and dreams

Lift spirits into the sky

Spiraling eye to eye to eye

Dancing our daily dance steps

Traveling through darkness

To shine amid brilliant light

Fulfill life's eternal promise

Know the greatest possible life

Before we join the constellations

🌅 Chris Bartlett ☆ Follow the Light!

©️ @followcb ☆ July 6, 2026

Fort Hale Fishing Pier