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Miles Hack's avatar

Tantalizing back & forth, great use of words — awesome sauce here!

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Thank you! I’m delighted to hear that. “Awesome sauce” may be my favorite review so far. 😄💙

While I Grieve's avatar

This really caught me up in the moment. So sensual, whilst almost never saying that. It was so real.

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Thank you.🌹I’ve always thought suggestion is much more interesting than description. I’m glad it pulled you into the moment.🧡

Didrik's avatar

Very good! Great soundtrack, too!

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Thank you! Thanks for reading and sharing! 🌹🧡

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

Not fluent in affection!!! So good, Eve!

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Thank you, Nora! Thanks for reading and sharing!🌹

Steve Baker's avatar

Dear Ms. Zennarrow,

You write like someone who knows the exact temperature of a moment ...

the way a room shifts when someone touches your wrist,

the way desire can feel like a medical event.

You’re so good at that almost moment,

the one that could tip into tenderness or disaster.

This one hit me with that sideways‑Gulf‑Coast‑at‑dusk voltage I love ...

the kind of poem where desire keeps tripping over its own shoelaces

and pretending it meant to.

A choreography of closeness and retreat,

two people wanting to be brave

but not quite there yet.

It’s the oldest story in the book,

but you tell it with fresh blood.

May the night hush around you and the one who startles your pulse learn to meet you halfway.

Steve

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Wow! What a thoughtful and detailed comment, Steve. Thanks so much for taking the time to read, share, and leave such wonderful feedback. It’s very much appreciated.🌹

Beau Watson's avatar

I have noticed you are collecting all the cardia

Only asystole is left. Gulp

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

I know. You can almost tell my internship at the hospital has started.😅

Letter from Laurel Canyon's avatar

Good stuff, all the contradictions: a thirst trap set "dripping with honesty"' ; "moved to make a move"; wanting space but "moved closer" and the rest. You could also pair this with Hendrix's "Love or Confusion"...

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Thank you. 🌹 Oh yes, that’s a great choice. I might use it in another poem. I don’t think I’ve had a Hendrix soundtrack so far.

GINA / PITCH BLUE's avatar

love this

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Thank you so much. Thanks for reading!🌹

Linda Blatnik's avatar

not fluent in affection. letting go is so hard. trusting. good one, Eve

Eve Zennarrow's avatar

Life’s confusing. Thanks, Linda.🌹