The Thread Formerly Known as the 6T Thread

[Mrtenant]

I met her when I was three
A tiny young person
She was tinier than me
With her glowing blond hair
In time her blue eyes became hazel
And there was spirit in her
Fire to match her light
And how we fought
Fighting over silly things
We were so young
Siblings looking for a home
Where none could be found
We played, and loved, and fought
Found our loyalty to one another
And then one move too many
Her light became corrupted
Living in the shadows
Running from the law
Fighting the world
Suffering countless defeats
And delighting in her victories
Confused at the evils of the world
Losing herself in numbness
Homeless and desititute
Children having children
All consequences of a cascade
Of bad choices
Where did she go
She is still there and yet now, here
Having sobered on her aging
Firey still- won't take shit from anyone
Battling cancer and winning
Battling fear and the future
But striding across the wreckage
Of her life
And bless her, still finding
What is good and heartwarming
With childlike delight
She is my sister
She is a fucking warrior
Despite all the mess
Or perhaps because of it
I couldn't be more proud

 

[Mrtenant]

The stories we shared
Of pirating, and love and romance
Lust and more lust
Dancing, lord how many dances
Hairbrushing
And nightswims, a tale of newness
Vacations and work
Family and friends
Doggies and their howls
Tales of housewives
And purple alien bathtubs
Chocolate shakes
And edging, fuck, all the edging
Of grief and sorrow
Fear and consequences
And survivorship
Art and science
Recipes and holidays
Sex and relationships
Poetry, all the poetry
Words so many words
A lifetime of words would be
You know, okay with me
A rich tapestry
Volumes of our words
A legacy of love
Held in our hearts and souls

 

[Mrtenant]

Tangled and messy
In poetic free verse
Patterns emerge
And disappear
Tight knots form
Causing friction
Before they loosen
Terrible times
When unravelling
Seems
Inevitable
Pulled against it
Against each other
And with each other
Most of all
We embraced it
Never seen
Always there
Always felt
I remember the day
Of it's binding
And never regretted
At times been in awe
At it's constancy
Through endless miles
And wide gulfs
Of impossibilities
Always there
Tangling you and I
This is our thread
And it is blood red

 

[Mrtenant]

Feet on the pedals
Shifting gears and turning wheels
Ride with me baby

 

[Mrtenant]

Red dress and pearls
Sheer black hose
With clips and garters
And what lies underneath

Her innocent smile
Not so innocent
Yes I do know
And she is glorious

 

[Mrtenant]

Sink or Surf

Breathing deep the salt sea air
My soul soaking in Summer's heat
Toes twisting in clean hot sand
Crashing surf calling my name

Wading out and joining the sea
One with the waves, steady and sure
Past the point of untamed majesty
All of my focus unconsciously bears

Up and standing, balanced and certain
Gliding through, gliding fast, gliding now
Adjusting, minor changes, courses
Finding the pocket and bringing it home

Big waves and small, great waves
Surfing them all, one with the sea
Untamed wild majesty washing away
Washing through me, baptised again

Staggering through the crashing surf
How it never ends, steady, constant
Muscles played out and satisfied
Soaking my heart in the Summer's heat

 

[Mrtenant]

Daydream Windows

Sliding my hand up your leg
Resting at the top of your thigh
Near the heat of your passion
Feeling joy in my caresses

My hand's grip of your long hair
Firm and steadily pulling
Baring your neck to my desire
Feasting on your submission

How you meet that mysterious glare
Of my deep dark eyes
With melting nebulae of need
Glowing brightly with your desire

Hold me tight as I hold you
My heart beating in sync with yours
Meeting the violence of my love
Bathing in all the pain and pleasure

Find me on a quiet Winter's day
Gazing out broad bay windows
At the snowfall for hours on end
Warm together by the fireplace

Telling tales of all of our dances
Momentum of time and consequence
Mysteries yet to uncover
Touching foreheads together

 

[Mrtenant]

Big hands, full of grace
Massive grip, tender caress
Scarred with memory

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted...

One More Day

I walked along the ocean shore
Picking up shells for whatever for
Maybe I'll make something and give it to you
The cry of gulls, they sing their song
It's all I can do to not sing along
Baby how I love what the sea does to you

My heart sings out for you alone
Right here beside me or on the phone
Oh look there you go dancing down the sand
The laughter spilling from your lips
Your hair flying free on all these trips
When will I ever feel the caress of your hand

There was a time in days of old
Where you and I, our love was bold
I could never get enough kisses from you, yea
How our love has grown through it all
The best of times and a terrible fall
And here we are, our story still rolling on, yea

Here I stand gazing at a comet's tail
Heavenly wonders so beyond the pale
And all I want is just one more day with you
Stars will fall and the sea turns gray
I'll look to you and we wont have to say
Looking in your eyes, oh my, how I love you

Week 5, poem 1

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....(Jan23,23)

(Danse)
Restless Dreams


Laying in bed, gazing into the night
Thinking of you and finding the stars
Peace and quiet, just sounds of cars
On a distant road clean out of sight
Laying in bed, gazing into the night
Rubbing my chest and finding scars
Dreams of dancing and Spanish guitars
With you in my arms your eyes so bright
Laying in bed, gazing into the night
Eyes like opals enchanting me from afar
Breathing your Oly Rain like a drunk in a bar
Besotten and restless, do you feel my plight
As I lay here in bed, gazing into the night


Week 4 poem 1

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted...(Jan8,23)

Flashpoints


Where rubber meets road
Welding arc touches steel
Fireworks touched by a match
Touch of lips on a first kiss
First view of mountains
Steady surf against the shore
When an eagle takes flight
That first dance with you
Barbecue fresh off the grill
Ice cold beer on a hot day
Jetplane leaving the ground
Forehead kiss on your worst day
Crawling into bed with clean sheets
Eyes closing after a hard day
First view of seasonal color
Your naked body pressed against mine
Two wheel bike ride for the first time
Watching a rocket launch into space
Fresh haircut and styling
Fingers running through her hair
Game winning score
Sailboats sailing
Bacon cooking in the morning
Cuddles that last forever
Perfect desserts
Fine fellowship with family and friends
Holidays enjoyed together
Caressing her tearful face
Birdsong upon awakening
Still on a great vacation
Pure affection of doggies
Making love for the first time
Fireplace on a cold night
Shared with your lover
Resting in the crook of your arm
Whispers of hope and dreams

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted...(Jan1,23)

Dawnlight streaming through the panes
Up and at it, so many things to do
Setting sail and catching the breeze
Out the harbor into open seas
Sailing out into the great unknown
Flowers opening across the bluffs
Perfumes wafting across the glass
Shivering deep against the cold
Warmth of today's coffee in my soul
Firm is my grip upon the wheel
Wind in my hair across my face
Closing my eyes with memory sweet
Clear skies and well wishes
Fill my heart, and renew my soul
Smooth sailing for me and thee

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....

On New Years

There are certain kisses
For heart warming hellos
Or sweet goodbyes
Farewells until next time
On the cheek
Or forehead
How I love giving those
Kisses with a full body hug
Nuzzling your neck
Kisses on your hand
At the top of ferris wheels
And in the car
Kisses during a dance
At the end of the dance
And all those kisses
A gentleman never speaks of
You know those
And those kisses
Where the world falls away
And there is only you and me
And this kiss, this...kiss
Oh god, that kiss
And then this kiss today
For this New Year
Is the kiss
Of sweetness
And sorrow,
Love and desire
And how I am home
And how I am soon away
Sooner than I like
The kiss of memory
How can I not kiss thee
Who art the loveliest I have ever encountered
As if this be my last
Kiss with you
Just know, this kiss is just for you



Happy New Year, 2023, darling

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....(Jan12,23)

Summer Dog Walk
Meandering down the walkway
Her leash pulled tight
The little doggie is everywhere
Sniffing this and that
Leaving her scent
Cicadas in the trees singing their song
And that amazing Husky
Pulls you left and right
Doing much the same
Sighting squirrels and rabbits
Birds singing and flying
Pecking at something
Airplanes overhead
A cars engine in the distance
As we giggle and talk
Walking the doggies together
Enjoying the Summer sun
Green lawns and colorful flowers
Holding your hand
Your voice in my ears
Smiles shared across the years
Time zones and worlds
Speaking of family
And work, and weekends
And joking and flirting
And the warmest most amazing hug
Reluctant to let go
Letting go with a lingering kiss
And trailing fingers
Just walking the dogs

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted.....(Dec29,22)


Leashing the puppy
Fingers weaving through
Her rich animal fur
Walking with her
Down one street
Then another
She stands tall
Questing about
Notices the wood fire
Her nose all atwitch
A brief snort later
And onwards we go
Rounding the block
With home in sight
The one with windows
And the candle burning bright
In alarm do I see
The candle light going out
My eyes widen in fear
There with a dry mouth
When my phone rings
"We need more candles"
She says with a smile
For the light has gone out

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted.....(Jan5,23)


How I always loved her birthday
Time to celebrate her life
Show just how much I love her
As if she really didn’t know
She knows
Always did
Still loves the attention
My words pour forth
I am the channel
As they flow haphazardly
Across the grade school lined paper
A simple poem for her
On her day
Words for her
Remembering birthdays past

There was that one year
Making that amazing cake
That tasted so good
Icing so firm and sweet
How it found its way onto her nipples
I'll never know
Her laughter and delight
Sliding into moans and sighs
Still rings in my ears

Or that one year
When my career had changed
And all our fortunes
All our futures
Hedged on that wild scent of opportunity
Where we could travel
And film and write
To our hearts content
We’d go to resorts
Her birthday on the beach
Crashing waves and sand
Seagulls, and peace
Such peace
Only the surf

That one birthday
Camping in the mountains
She danced naked by the firelight
Music playing
Her musical laughter
Still rings in my ears
How absolutely fortunate I am
Even when the rain came
And we scurried into the tent
And made love throughout the night

This last birthday, today
How comfortable we have grown
Dinner and dessert
Quiet and at home
While the pandemic raged
Playing cards into the night
Sipping her wine
Sipping my whiskey
Music, laughter, conversation
So warm and easy
Fireplace crackling
That one long moment
Gazing into her eyes
She gazes backs
She knows
She knows
I will tell her anyway

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....(Jan17,23)


Fireplace crackle and pops
Merry blaze dances in the night

She sleeps in my arms
Her hands caress the roughness of my iron beard

As she turns in her slumber
Peaceful smiles and whispers
Spill from her dreamy lips

Gently rising
Covering her in the blanket
A kiss on her forehead

Taking my cocoa
And stepping outdoors
Where crisp Winter air
Plays across the hairs of my naked chest
Those flannel pants
Held only by a string
How the pale moonlight
Colors the world blue across the snow
My steamy breath tasting of chocolate
And her delicious kisses
Her scent still filling my mind

Wolf howls in the far distance
When she joins me on the deck
Blanket wrapped and tousled hair
Pressed against my back
In her warm embrace
Come inside darling
Come out of the cold
Love me always
Always darling
Tonight
Yes

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....(Dec29,22)

Visions of long green grass
Soft and cool under my feet
Under the shade of the tree
Grown leafy tall in the yard
Psithurism filling my soul
Fresh grass, flowery perfumes
Crisp and cool
Closing my eyes in the wash
Of a fine Spring day
Shared with you

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....(Dec 30,22)

Tales of yesterday
Tales of triumph
Tales of woe
Quells the beast within
Tales of which
Have yet to be told
Much you do not know
Worthy in this tale
In time darling
In due time

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted...(Jan19,23)

Dreamers of romance
Blazing through volumes of words
Etched into their hearts

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....(Jan20,23)

Preparing the canvas
All whitewashed and clean
Becomes graywashed with potential
Calling to me to be the channel
To fill in and set afire
With all my talent and skill
Marks and lines
Smudges and breaks
Corrections and perfection
Lost in the process
In a world of my own
Conduit for creation
After all the fury and flurry
Has run its course
There is the touchup
And a signature
Cleanup
And then sleep

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted....(Aug26,22)

There is so little time to say hello
And so little time to feel connected
So little time to burn with lust
So little time to fan the flames of desire
So little time to be friends anymore
And so little time to touch your heart
When is it time to feel your embrace
When is it time to feel that spark
That leaps when I touch your skin
Do you even know anymore anywhen
I will not keep you from your duties
Your tasks, your memos, and projects,
Run along now, it is what you want
If it is not, would we not share more
I guess I don't know anymore either
My time is precious to me too
Maybe I don't feel it, what was it
Some ghost of a love story
A dream faded into forgetfulness

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted...(Jan11,23)

Library of books
Layered with collectibles
Art and mementos

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted.....(Jan16,23)

Martin Luther King
Has this most excellent dream
Dreams can change the world

 

[Mrtenant]

Reposted.....(Jan10,23)

Should the full moon speak
Its silvery whispers gleam
 Nearly to heaven...