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Within Mortal Reach

The one emotion God asks of us is love; nothing is of equal value or above. And yet, lust has corrupted it with half-lies, until its purity's hard to recognize. Reality is oft difficult to bear, expecting love, only to find it isn't there. And yet, trust allows souls to be less leery of lonely hearts feeling frightened and weary. Awkward giggles and whispers somehow suffice in expressing feelings designed to entice. And should that someone profess to care for you, it makes a world of difference; if it's true. Kisses tease and tantalize the libido, and the heat of passion negates doubt's veto. For intimate caresses, rouse flaming hearts as anxieties subside; and fear departs. The sin of sex galls the preachers as they preach, perplexed; God placed such bliss within mortal reach. And two souls in uncensored exploration feel their pulse rise, fueled by expectation.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 3/19/2018 10:09:00 PM
O what a tangled web we weave...
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/20/2018 9:15:00 AM
Thanks Line, your continued support is truly appreciated my friend, Emile.
Date: 3/7/2016 2:53:00 AM
"The joys of sex gall the pious as they preach, perplexed, God placed such bliss within mortal reach" << This is an incredible passage, Emile. Super well expressed. While I can understand the dangers of unfaithfulness, I don't understand this form of piety ... where something that's meant to be enjoyed is to be looked down upon.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/12/2016 11:11:00 AM
Please read my last poem, Thank you Emile.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/7/2016 7:53:00 AM
Thanks so much Tim, I couldn't agree with you more, as always I appreciate your comments. Emile.
Date: 3/5/2016 3:16:00 AM
All love should be looked upon as a precious gift. It is the reason for our earthly existence. You have expressed this so eloquently in your poem Emile. Beautiful! #7
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/5/2016 10:57:00 AM
Thanks so much Connie, I truly appreciate your input. Emile.
Date: 3/4/2016 2:13:00 PM
lovely, my dear....There are those who are too righteous to discern that it is a God given gift meant to be enjoyed in a committed relationship. I enjoyed this piece.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/5/2016 10:56:00 AM
Thanks Eileen, I couldn't agree with you more, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

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