Why not

by Melissa   Sep 22, 2008


Why not love me
for errant reasons, dear
for lewdness
cowardice
and carnal fruition

no adoration
just a primitive craving
to chew
what is not rightfully yours
(nor mine)

I fancy citrus
and you pine after berries
for their fertile bosoms
and purple bellies

this appetency
is not one
for apprehension
nor accountability,
tis a perpetual hunger
beyond any hearts competency
to reason with
or deny

so why not?

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  • 13 years ago

    by yogi73

    The first stanza really drew me in. I love lewdness!! The poems is dripping with sexuality...but not in an over the top way....very understated and very well under control.

    another good one!!

  • 13 years ago

    by Mr Rhee

    Wonderful writing here. Great lines, and feelings. I really liked this. Should've found you a long time ago.

  • 15 years ago

    by Nicko

    I like your poems. The essence of a good poem (for me) is to make the reader flex their mental capacity while stretching there imagination, take one outside the square, a (almost) window inside the poet, a personal refection...... for me, this is what a poet seeks to achieve, though maybe not consciously. Well done with this one!

    Loved the strong narrative which was softened by rhythm and meter, I like the style you write in, a very enjoyable read

    Nick

  • 15 years ago

    by edsel

    Man!... you write with such aggressive subtleness i began to have dreams about you.

  • 15 years ago

    by Tom Swart

    I like it and I think you did a great job expressing yourself with the words you chose. Great job - I look forward to more.