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the tongue knows nothing about the pleasure of the eye it has not seen the sun set or the moon rise into the sky the eyes know nothing of the joys of the ear they cannot define melody or explain what a cord is the nose can sense the invisible and lead us to the source it can lead us to our pleasure or push us away with force the eye cannot taste sweetness or season nourishment it cannot savor flavor or shape itself to lick the senses have strengths and weaknesses that we must learn and trust but the weakest sense of all is the lustful sense of touch the eyes they crave the beautiful the ears want praise for us the tongue can be insatiable the nose a gate to pleasure that you really shouldn't trust they all take part in wickedness that is; they give themselves too much especially when they give themselves to touch each others touch trading lust for lust can make our senses rust sometimes our senses make a trap that turns our flesh to dust so do not trust the senses or give in to wicked lust treat yourself a little but do not trust the lust the eyes might miss a little the ears will have to pleasure themselves the nose will be much better with a normal sense of smell the tongue will still taste sweetness a pleasure only the tongue can tell and when the tongue is silent it won't lead us into hell

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Date: 10/15/2012 6:10:00 AM
Who is this S McDougall? She shouldn't be posting with such comments! We are here to encourage, not beat someone down! I liked it anyway John; you took a great subject and gave it life; loved it! :)
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Date: 10/20/2012 3:00:00 PM
Let's go see what she's working with. Maybe she will like our other work.
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Date: 10/20/2012 2:58:00 PM
A knat I don't even have to swat at. Because she can't touch me.
Date: 5/18/2009 10:06:00 PM
I guess with the senses we must use common sense. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 5/9/2009 7:44:00 AM
Hi John... seems this poem could be a little controversial in its reading.... exemplary writing as always.... but me.. I am a bit of an animal and trust all my senses... including lust :)
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Date: 5/1/2009 10:55:00 AM
Oh, did I forget to mention the title? Oops.
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Date: 5/1/2009 10:53:00 AM
I'm not impressed. Your vocabulary is poor and almost nonexistent. Either I'm not quite understanding the gist of your poem or it's so inadequate it might as well not be there. If you were going to write about the temptations or, more horridly, the pros and cons of the senses, then I urge you to use a little more eloquence.
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Date: 4/30/2009 5:54:00 PM
Wow I too can get carried away with the senses! Great description! I sent you an email. Tell me what you think of the painting! Always Alley Poe
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Date: 4/30/2009 4:01:00 PM
i have a problem with my soupmail i think-thanks much appreciated,thanks---your friend charmaine;-)
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Date: 4/29/2009 5:57:00 PM
This is very insightful, John. Good work!
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Date: 4/29/2009 9:59:00 AM
You little poet of the senses! THIS IS SPECTACULAR!!!! Wow John! WOW~! Really inviting as the first stanza is so unique and the vibe for the ongoing write! This poem is my Favorite of all poems I've ever read...even my own! he he he...really John,,,you found a way and whipped up a spicy thought provoking poem that is exceptionally relatable to every one who will read it!You wrote the best poem I've ever read EVER! It's uniquely profound!! Making the reader think.. is always a great way to write!
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Date: 4/29/2009 5:22:00 AM
Great work John each member of the human body has a unique work to do, and all must work together. very well put together. Abe
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Date: 4/28/2009 1:29:00 PM
John I think your last two lines say it best. Thanks for your output, God Bless. Ron
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Date: 4/28/2009 11:50:00 AM
senses we all have them,senses can lead us to hell or to heaven,they can make us wicked or good hearted,depends how we use them,well penned-----you described the senses so wellcharma
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