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The Realest Thing

A poem on the senses

By Raine NealPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Sensational Challenge
The Realest Thing
Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash

Hands on skin

Lilac scent

Tongues tasting

This is it

Love is blind

But I see you

Whisper to me

All that's true

Candles dim

Less to see

More to taste

More to breathe

Nose to nose

Hold me close

The realest thing I've ever known

love poems

About the Creator

Raine Neal

Just trying to make it through the days - writing is a great way to stay distracted and refreshed.

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  • Aphotic3 years ago

    Aww, this is beautiful. Short and sweet. Congratulations!

  • Donna Renee3 years ago

    I love the simplicity of this, congrats!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Congrats. Nicely done.

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