Porcelain cheeks, rosebud mouth
hide cunning mischief
that lurks inside.
Dropping your decorous robe
lascivious lips curl around
murmured persuasions
nuzzling nakedness
your smile
beguiles
A shiver down a sinuous spine
foraging finger tips fathom
a sharp intake of breath
sensuous rhythms
rock together
forever
Dawn slides into morning
decorum is restored;
appearance is all.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #76 photo prompt.
Image credit: GoranH on Pixabay
The image shows a small porcelain angel sitting in a prayer mode.
luna's on line 
Next time I look at a doll, I will think of this poem. 🤓
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That could cause some trouble in toy shops! 😉
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😩😂
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Haha! What a wonderful take on the prompt Chris.
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Thanks Radhika! I’m pleased you enjoyed this little naughtiness 🙂
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Hmm…. innocence covering a naughty, sensuous soul. Great take on the prompt Chris. Thanks for joining in my friend
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I just couldn’t resist, Sadje! Thanks for the prompt: great start to my writing week 🙂
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You’re welcome my friend. So the best for the rest of the week.
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Reblogged this on Keep it alive and commented:
Reblog- First in this week in response to WDYS # 76, a fun take on the prompt from Chris Hall, enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing a little naughtiness… 🙂
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You’re welcome 😉
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Brilliant piece, Chris!
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Thanks, Tom 🙂
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I never would have gotten that from a porcelain figurine! Averting my eyes . . .
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I thought the face was just a little bit too smug 😉
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Whoa! That was quite the poetical ride – who knew what was going on beneath that cool exterior!?!
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Appearances can be deceptive… 🙂
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Oops I commented in a thread?? Sorry dint realise on the web version 🙆♀️
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I think I will see porcelain dolls different after reading this Chris 😊 cute take
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You never know what might be hiding behind an innocent face 😉
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Another gem Chris.
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Thanks, Di 🙂
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🙂
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I love the “naughty” vibes of this poem Chris…it made me smile
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I’m pleased about that, Mich 😉
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appearance is bullshit
like how are you
who gives a flyin fuck
i know i dont
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What hides beneath, eh?
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neil finn s right nobody wants to. tmi is just that. so discretion and wisdom are hand in hand.
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I’m a big fan of Neil Finn and Crowded House!
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me too.
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What a wickedly sensual reminder about appearances!
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Just a little bit of Monday fun 🙂
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well written Chris 🙂
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Thank you, Bikshya!
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So beautiful chris! I love it!
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Thanks so much, Carol anne 🙂
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Great poem, Chris! The real inner being is always so much more interesting than the public facade. 😉 (Though, I had to erase the creepy kid angel pic from my mind as I read.😬)
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Thanks, Susan! I agree about the creepy pic. I also have a thing about dolls and puppets *shiver*. Clowns as well.
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Loved the direction you took this. And now that you have, I can’t see the figurine in any other way!
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Thanks Matthew! The power of words, eh?
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Excellent, Chris! What fun. 😊😊😊
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Thanks so much, Jeff!
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Welcome! 😊
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[…] Chris Hall; Little wickedness […]
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I’ve been reading murder mysteries as of late… and I can picture some ghoulish spirit come to life in the shadows of the night….
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Oh wow! Now that’s scary!!
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I stopped watching a series that had ‘old’ spirits trying to communicate with the living to solve their murders. I need more humor these days ;D
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I’m finding I’d rather watch lighter stuff too, Jules 🙂
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There was/is a whole new twist on an adult Nancy Drew series. I watched the first season – I’m not watching anymore…
Now I’m watching of all things a show called Battle Bots, besides home renovation, magic and cooking shows. I’ve even stopped watching police shows. Though I still like some of the BBC murder mystery shows like ‘Father Brown’ and ‘Shakespeare and Hathaway’.
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You can’t go wrong with a cosy murder mystery from the BBC. Those are two of my favourites. I suppose we can expect a lot of re-runs soon.
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Time for more real books!! 😀
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