Hearts without Quarrel

“Hearts without Quarrel” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Ab Antiquo, Ab Aeterno

© 2010-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

Author’s Note: This is an older prose-poem, from my previous collection of poetic works, Ab Antiquo, Ab Aeterno. This is the first truly romantic piece I did, that didn’t have to do with past incarnation experiences or anything remotely gothic in tone. There are a lot of modern elements in this one, including an underlying and aching desire to break out of mundane routine and travel the world.

A Woman Beyond Your Wildest

“A Woman Beyond Your Wildest” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Dreams in the Womb

© 2012-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

Author’s Note: Another prose-poem inspired by a woman’s photographs. There’s not much else to say about this one… but see if you can spot the subtle rhyme interwoven throughout!

Dreams in the Womb is an eclectic mix of prose-poetry and more traditionally structured verse, and also explores my romantic side with a variety of dreamy and sometimes even erotic images. Copies of the book, in 6 X 9 softcover, are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as several other online retailers. Chances are you can even order it from your favorite local indie bookstore, even if they don’t physically have it on their shelves. The Kindle edition is also available, and subscribers to Amazon Prime can borrow the Kindle version from the Kindle book lending library for free.

Fireside Theatrics

“Fireside Theatrics” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Dreams in the Womb

© 2012-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

Author’s Note: This is the first prose-poem in the new book that blatantly signified my delving into the romantic-erotic motif… in fact, in some ways this piece is almost full-blown erotica. Still, I wanted to keep it tastefully poetic, more true to my style, instead of getting outright pornographic. My goal was to write something achingly erotic, but with a touch of class and restraint. This was a challenge, because I expended a lot of mental energy into the build-up… the description of the setting and foreplay… and I had to end it without culminating into tasteless, vulgar profanity. It’s not that I don’t have the cajones to write true erotica, but I wanted to maintain an elegant tone for this book, and the challenge was to do that without disappointing the reader with an anticlimax that contradicted the heat and passion of everything leading up to the end of the piece. I tried to accomplish this by recapping the speaker’s story and stepping back to encapsulate the bigger picture… the vague fringes of a backstory, further embellishing the tone and setting but still leaving a lot of mystery for the reader. I’m still not quite sure if I pulled this off successfully, but I think it is about as hot and steamy as you can get without resorting to using foul language or the anatomical names of genitalia. While “The Lanterns of Lime Kiln” takes it a step even further in the descriptions, I still smile on this poem as my first and favorite piece of romantic/waxing-erotic prose.

Dreams in the Womb is an eclectic mix of prose-poetry and more traditionally structured verse, and also explores my romantic side with a variety of dreamy and sometimes even erotic images. Copies of the book, in 6 X 9 softcover, are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as several other online retailers. Chances are you can even order it from your favorite local indie bookstore, even if they don’t physically have it on their shelves. The Kindle edition is also available, and subscribers to Amazon Prime can borrow the Kindle version from the Kindle book lending library for free.

La Dame Verte

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“La Dame Verte” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Dreams in the Womb

© 2012-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

Author’s Note: I thought I would post something besides prose, considering I haven’t posted a plain old poem in a while. This was inspired by a female friend of mine, who told me on a late night phone call that she had spent the previous evening taking a bubble bath while drinking absinthe and eating M & M’s (needless to say, I took out the part about the M & M’s).

Dreams in the Womb is an eclectic mix of prose-poetry and more traditionally structured verse, and also explores my romantic side with a variety of dreamy and sometimes even erotic images. Copies of the book, in 6 X 9 softcover, are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as several other online retailers. Chances are you can even order it from your favorite local indie bookstore, even if they don’t physically have it on their shelves. The Kindle edition is also available, and subscribers to Amazon Prime can borrow the Kindle version from the Kindle book lending library for free.

 

In Praise of Long-Lived Love

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“In Praise of Long-Lived Love” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Dreams in the Womb

© 2012-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

Author’s Note: This is a prose-poem that was directly inspired by my beloved grandfather’s recent passing, but also by my interpretation of the life he and my grandmother had lived while growing up together and falling in love. I tried to include elements of both of their characters, including my grandfather’s many talents as a young man, be they openly expressed or partially concealed. There are also several scenic elements which are directly taken from life, such as the dim lighting and decorations of the home they lived in when he passed (and where she still resides) and the small outdoor funeral service we had on a sunny spring day.

Dreams in the Womb is an eclectic mix of prose-poetry and more traditionally structured verse, and also explores my romantic side with a variety of dreamy and sometimes even erotic images. Copies of the book, in 6 X 9 softcover, are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as several other online retailers. Chances are you can even order it from your favorite local indie bookstore, even if they don’t physically have it on their shelves. The Kindle edition is also available, and subscribers to Amazon Prime can borrow the Kindle version from the Kindle book lending library for free.

A Book in Her Lap, a Story in Her Eyes

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“A Book in Her Lap, a Story in Her Eyes” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Dreams in the Womb

© 2012-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

Love at Low Tide

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“Love at Low Tide” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Dreams in the Womb

© 2012-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

She Rules the Room

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“She Rules the Room” by Brandon Gene Petit

Taken from Dreams in the Womb

© 2012-2013 Brandon Gene Petit

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While “Dreams in the Womb” is a book of poetry and prose-poetry on a variety of themes, there are a lot of prominent romance elements throughout the poems included in the book. So, you might be interested to hear what two erotic/romance Kindle authors had to say about “Dreams in the Womb”:

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- Nicole Morgan, author

Book Description:

The prose poetry and verse of Brandon Gene Petit takes on a more vividly descriptive approach in this romantic, imaginative, and sometimes even erotic collection of love, life, and dream-inspired writing. Fans of romance, memoir, and fantasy alike will find something to tantalize their mental taste buds as they sample Petit’s varied lamplight glimpses altogether dark, sexy, insightful and elegant.

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