My gift to you – A rose
Hello and most welcome my talented friends. Did you know Sensuality exists inside each of us, every moment of everyday, if we are but aware of it. It lies in repose waiting to come forth.
We are who we are and online in this rich and vibrant virtual world where creativity can flow unabated, we are allowed to express ourselves fully and completely. The sensual endeavor is in no way handicapped by a virtual limitation, actually it seems we are freer to share, explore, taste and more fully enjoy the bounty of sensual expression from each other.
During this series “The Art of Sensuality” I will share with you visuals, and words and sounds to move the essence that is within the sensual nature of your very being, your soul. To be Sensual – open your heart, hear what wants to be heard, see what wants to be seen, taste, smell and touch and then – express. In your words, your music, your songs, your photographs, your paintings, illustrations, and most importantly in your life with those you love and care for.
So let us begin then. Ready? Enjoy…
Petals of desire
A gift of beginnings
A rosebud
unfolding red petals
velvet texture upon my skin
caressing
delicate, sweetness
exotic fragrance of desire
so warming
an essence from nature
sweetly beguiling
enchanting
from within
blooming without
And I find
as the
petals unfold
…impatience
open, unfold, my beauty
that I might
fully inhale and embrace
your seductive lovliness
my glorious rose!
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Did I inspire, were you there with me? A rose by any other name…yes I can see that you were.
May your day be as lovely as a rose and filled with beauty. My very best to all of my wonderful friends and readers, Penny L Howe
Copyright © 2012 by Penny l Howe
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The Why About This 
I was completely captivated! I felt as though I could feel the velvety softness of the petals and smell her heady fragrance. Your poem was just beautiful. I don’t know where you get your photos but they are amazing as well. Happy Sunday:)
Thanks LuAnn, you know in the business world (a side I really haven’t shared too much of with my blogger friends, a little more with you) when I owned a marketing firm, I of necessity had to develop a variety of skills to assist my group of talented artists, writers, photographers, etc. during brainstorming and compilation of materials, in order to adequately meet my clients marketing/advertising/pr needs. So a skill was developed in that area. I research pretty effectively on line for those illustrations that will compliment the whole of a creative statement I am making. This is probably way TMI here. Thanks again for the compliments my friend! 🙂
It shows as they certainly compliment your writing.
thanks, at the time the learning curve can be huge, especially if your a woman (at that time) in a man’s world! lol 🙂
oooo Penny – was totally there with you 🙂 !! So rich in texture and feeling. Enjoyed and your poetry certainly exemplifies the lesson in sensuality. I have a haiku piece I haven’t posted yet — has a similar flavor. Thank your for this special gift today ~ sensual treasure! Much Love ~ R
Thanks Robyn, I find I am having fun in challenging myself with these pieces. Informing in a fun manner while being creative in as many aspects as I can (word usage, graphics, metaphors, poetry) to illustrate the point and then making sure I wrap it all up together – so far so good – my friend, much love to you also, Penny
Seems to be a very well-recieved subject Penny…and you have earned respect as a teacher who is wise and sensitive too ~ I do applaud you ~ excellent work my friend xo Much Love, R
Doubly stunning
Thank you Celestine, I really appreciate your compliments, it is a challenge for me to try to accomplish several things at one. Inform and then illustrate thru the beauty of a poem and graphics the point I’m trying to make, so I greatly appreciate the comments that let me know I’m achieving my goal!
Sending warmth and affection your way this weekend. I hope you and yours are enjoying! Penny 🙂
Thanks Penny. A lovely poem. I look forward to reading more.
Thank you. I aim to please. This is a reach for me so its a work in progress! Hope your weekend has started well for you! 🙂 Penny
Beautiful poem and photos. Ah, the rose! The most sensual flower of all!
Thank you Tina, the rose is probably another symbol now that you mention it! 🙂 hope your weekend is going great! Penny 🙂
How ever did I miss this yesterday?
I saw Part 2 today & thought…there must be a part 1. So- here I am!
I LOVE this one! And – ROSES are my favorite flowers..Ahhhhhhhhh…
Thanks Rosy, I am appreciative of your visits. No worries, I do that myself. I am happy you liked that one. Me too (re: loving roses), I used to grow a whole bunch of varieties, just liked hanging out with them you know, or arranging them in vases! 🙂 Happy weekend to you, my friend, Penny
lovely words..and beautiful photos
Thank you very much, I was inspired I believe, 🙂 Penny
Very nicely said, Penny 🙂
Thank you Richard. 🙂
Ahhhh – I fell so lovely after reading this 🙂
Looking forward to my next ‘penny’ hit 😀
Thanks, I think my muse is working overtime lol, will try not to disappoint, actually am having a blast doing this, Penny 🙂
Ooooooooh . . . sexy.
Why thank you Robin, anything to brighten the day. 🙂 a bit of a story behind this but it is fun, sort of weaving thru the whole “feelings” thing of it in a more provocative sort of way.
There is so much texture wrapped up in sensual images, right?
Absolutely tons of the stuff!
I recently wrote about sensuality too (not publicly) – for some reason, writing about it does that opening up you are talking about. Think it, dream it, be it 😉
Yes, very personal but I think, a very good thing today when we (everyone everywhere) need so much to connect with one another. Besides it’s fun! Talking about staying young! 🙂
Lovely!
Thank you so very much. It’s tough to write on this topic in a somewhat third person perspective and yet stay personal at the same time. Harder than I thought it would be actually. Hope your day has been going well for you barbara, Penny 🙂
Sensational, going for a lie down now!
🙂 Yup you got it! I’ll endeavor to keep on entertaining while I inform, my friend, Penny 🙂
Brilliant piece of poetry.
Thank you! Coming from you that is a very nice compliment indeed! Your blog (insert creative talent here) is one of the ones that inspire me! Thanks for dropping by and commenting also, very much appreciate this!
Oh, this is sensually good. Me like very much, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Boomie, you are an inspiration to me so I really appreciate your comments my friend, Penny 🙂
Fantastic Penny. Brilliant poem. If that’s the prelude, I look forward to the rest 🙂
Good Afternoon Mondrak, well I’m doing my best, honestly this is how I feel about life and things but I am somewhat hesitant to hit the publish button, My blogging friend Robyn, she really gave me the courage to initially start this, but it is sort of letting people inside my personal “muse if things” and I find it is harder to share. Did that make sense to you my friend?
Good morning Penny
It made perfect sense to me 🙂
I’m glad Robyn has given you the courage, you have a brilliant ability with poetry and your insights into the human psyche. Letting people inside is a huge deal and not something to take lightly, so Robyn sees something special. 🙂
Thanks Mondrak, I’ve spent a lot of years until recently with my creativity locked up inside, it’s wonderful to let it free, and it is even more wonderful to be received so well by everyone. And most especially it is wonderful to have made such awesome new friends, my friend. Thank you, you are so appreciated by me!
Thank you 🙂 I, for one, am grateful for making friends with both you and your daughter. You have both brought a side out in me that I didn’t know existed. So I agree, on here you can make exceptional friends.
Totally, as in totally! 🙂
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Very sensual and beautiful!Thank you Penny !
Good afternoon Stefan, 🙂 Thank you for your very lovely words, all your words from across the sea. They mean so much to me, Sending most special thoughts your way my friend. Penny 🙂
Thank you Penny , I am honored your comments!
You are welcome, my friend, the honoring is a a two way street I believe, Thank you Stefan
Yes of course , the path is strewn with the splinters star
I do so honor your presence in my world stefan.
Creativity comes in many different ways and each of us has to find our own way to express it. I am glad you have found yours.
We can look at examples of others and learn, but unless what we produce comes from our heart it cannot give us that deep satisfaction.
Hi Meme, that is so very true, your words are wise my friend, with much affection, Penny
Lovely. Thank you!
My pleasure Heather, thank you so very much! Penny
Thank you Len. I’ve held so much inside me for so long (creatively speaking) For years I’ve had to be the strong one. So to finally be able to set free my emotions is a wonderful feeling for me, joyous for me actually. Thank you again I appreciate you very much, all my love, Penny
Wow! very sensual and beautiful!