Poetic Provocation 3/3

[hezikiah]

Title: Poetic Provocation 3/3
Author: Hezikiah
Disclaimer: I don't own this stuff. Big Brother Beebs does and I sneak into his closet and play with his old toys when he's not looking.
Rating: M
Characters/Pairings: Ten/Donna
Warnings: Le smut du jour. Don't read if sex offends you. Or erotic poetry.
Summary: Donna catches the Doctor reading a book

Comments

[tkel_paris]

*melting into pile of goo* Ah.... perfect when my cough refuses to go away. Or breaks out at the worst times. Didn't help that we had some serious winds that kicked up allergens. (Exactly what I needed.)

Love the little tribute. Yes, it still takes some skill. And YAY for her getting to meet John Donne! Now I need to learn who Robert Herrick is or was...

Feels good to have this one finished, doesn't it? Needed a fan like I did? :D

[dm12]

Wow!

I'm so glad you finally finished this. You did a lovely combination of humor intertwined with the sensuality and yes, even a tiny dash of Dark!Doctor/Oncoming Storm. It is good to have a small reminder that the Doctor is not human, he seems to have a bit more stamina and a more pronounced primal instinct. The bit with the mirror, with Donna realizing how beautiful she is and the Doctor confirming that viewpoint, was just so sweet.

I cracked up with the "iambic wotsit" from Donna; I'm sure she knew exactly what it was and was just trying to goad the Doctor further.

Meeting John Donne was a brilliant stroke (pfft!) at the end, her gushing about the Doctor "introducing her" to his poetry and all was funny and lovely. His thoughts would have been right on target... if they were the same species! But they can no longer deny they are a couple; he's converted her over. I always got the feeling that he was denying because he thought she didn't want it, and she did the same.

[shivver13]

I just thought a few days ago that the last part of this beautiful story should be coming soon, and so I was so pleased to see this come up. This was a gorgeous conclusion to a perfectly paced and deliciously described story. You captured both Donna and the Doctor, keeping consistent with their characters in an uncharacteristic scene. And the ending was brilliant. Thank you so much for this brilliant work!

[dm12]

I think you were trying to thank Hezikiah, not me. I just comment!

That said, I agree with you on your Doctor/Donna remarks.

[shivver13]

Yes, you're right. I hit the wrong "Reply" button. :D

[sykira]

WOW. Oh woman, you are killing me. Love me some intense!Ten. It has been way too long since I read fic and BAM what an amazing story to suck me back in. Guhhhhh. And FWIW, I think this is an EXCELLENT use of an English degree!
The uh, last chapter, blew my mind. SO so so hawt! Damn! I enjoyed the Doctor’s stamina : D:D Such a satisfying read, everything Donna deserves, emotionally and sensually. The bit where she noticed their reflections had me choking up.

I’m always going to think of this fic when I see those particular DT eyes :D you have more than done them justice!

[hezikiah]

I'm glad you loved it! I was fun using my knowledge of poetry as a basis for this story. I have always adored "To His Mistress Going to Bed" and Rev. John Donne is hands-down one of my favorite Renaissance poets. I love him because he runs contrary to the stereotype of the chaste clergyman. The man had a few mistresses before he married and then went on to have something like 15 children! He wrote such sensual poetry and you know some of it had to come from personal experience. If you look at his portraits there's something a little mischievous in his eyes. I think Rev. Donne knew how to have a good time (in more ways than one

[dm12]

Hmm... I just found out my daughter is supposed to be reading some John Donne this year in her English class. Somehow, I'm not sure if this is exactly what the teacher had in mind... should be interesting to see what pieces the teacher selects.

He did have a whole slew of children. His wife was either pregnant or nursing during much of their marriage.... they did lose a couple, including the last one, whereupon his wife died several days later.

Still, as they say, I guess he practiced what he preached.

[hezikiah]

English teachers tend to skip the racy stuff. Her teacher will almost certainly choose "Death Be Not Proud." It's arguably one of Donne's most famous pieces.

I learned all about Mr. Donne's erotic side when I was in college and it was like seeing a totally different side of the poet.

While I'm not one to speculate on the sex lives of long dead poets (except for Byron...hell, it's hard not to!), I'd have to guess Mr. Donne wasn't lacking in skills in the bedroom department, considering his large family. Mrs. Donne certainly wasn't complaining if she kept on coming back for more, despite the numerous babies.