LIFE'S R-RATED
Restricted access.
Is that the way we are meant to be
with each other?
We meet, we kiss,
we (everything else).
Yet
I am denied
what
I
really
DESIRE.
Foggy nights,
sheets on the
floor,
darkness,
SWEET
Kiss.
Stains on linen,
on clothes,
On ME.
I granted you access.
You declined.
I lay there
Rejected.
Restricted.
Reeling.
R-rated.
i really like this, though it's sad.
ReplyDeletegreat writing.
Teri
ReplyDeleteA strong bold statement you make here very well done -- love the R-Rated . . .
Rejected.
Restricted.
Reeling.
R-rated.
Leaves my mind reeling from all this magpie lipstick imagery ... from just a simple tube of lipstick -- powerful, indeed.
Joanny
Wow! I'd like to be profound . . . but Wow!
ReplyDeleteOh, so sad.
ReplyDeletesimply written, but very powerful.
ReplyDeleteClever take on the r-rated words and fine tribute to the image prompt.
ReplyDeletewhoa! too hot to handle
ReplyDeleteand I liked it!
This is my favorite! Very powerful in what it says, and in all it doesn't.
ReplyDeletePowerful, powerful stuff. Excellent.
ReplyDelete'I granted you access. You declined.' Powerful and to the point, and poignantly sad. Superb!
ReplyDeleteheavy...denied what you want most in giving it all...nice magpie...really like the one word stream at the end.
ReplyDeleteSuch a huge story of a relationship condensed into fine poetry. I think we've all been there, though it takes courage to put it on the page.
ReplyDeletemagical words,
ReplyDeletecool to read!
mine is here
Jingle
A kiss isn't a kiss when it isn't the real thing is it?
ReplyDeleteWow! Very brave piece. I liked it very much.
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