A Moment's Heat

The Sea and it's Raining. I Missed You So Much
Artist: Wura-Natasha Ogunji
33rd Bienal de São Paulo
Photograph: Kenia Santos


She was a summer
rain of satin across
the desert of his denial.

Lust lied… A moment’s
heat can burn solitude
into the despair of being alone.

©Susie Clevenger 2019

Comments

tonispencer said…
Interesting take on the prompt...the desert of his denial...love that line
Sanaa Rizvi said…
Oh my aching heart ... this is beautiful and spot on!❤️ You describe the temporary thrill of engaging in lust so eloquently in this poem. I especially love the opening image; "She was a summer rain of satin across the desert of his denial."
Wow! Such gorgeous metaphors.
Debi Swim said…
Those first three lines are marvelous
Wow Susie- love 'the desert of his denial'.
brudberg said…
Between those line a complete story exists...
Ron. said…
Fine work indeed, Ms Clevenger. I, too, love the desert of denial. Wowza1
Violet Lentz said…
Scorching metaphor. I can feel the heat from here..
Kerry O'Connor said…
You nailed it Susie! Suc a clever word play, and I love the opening description of the woman.