Cactus

Cactus Prickly of lip is sweet lover mine Verbally sharp is how I can define: Oval mouth, quite deep a bruise Through which oozes banal juice! I sneak through to steal a safe kiss Praying, thorns a prick may miss. JM 14th January 2014

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 1/19/2014 10:05:00 AM

Really loved how the last line brought the whole piece together nicely, JM. Kudos, my friend; enjoyed this poem very much :)

Joseph Matose
Date: 1/20/2014 1:01:00 AM

Tanks Chan. I appreciate your comment on the "thorny issue." JM

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2014 11:41:00 AM

- Joseph ... a kiss should not be stolen .... but shared - //- cactus will stick your lips. :))) - Well written ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph Matose
Date: 1/15/2014 12:50:00 AM

Anne, thanks for your interesting comment. Friend, JM