In The Mouth of Desire

Dryness is such in me I cannot speak, 
articulate my thoughts, desires, tongue-tied
I am, and in your presence, a poor, weak
servant, who, in asking, has no self-pride.

Your parted ruby lips, while mine are dry,
in contrast, glisten with overt desire;
a tongue across them means I will comply?
To deny, would turn me to a liar.

And should the hair shirt dryness moisture meet
in doing so articulate my thoughts;
I feel that I would still be incomplete
for you are you, and me, a psychonaut.

Kiss me, kiss me slowly is all I ask
why is that such a complicated task?
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Date: 7/19/2025 5:48:00 PM
Terry, heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful sonnet. I enjoyed it very much.
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/23/2025 1:15:00 AM
Thank you Edward, and for running these contest which I very much enjoy entering
Date: 7/19/2025 3:40:00 PM
Hi Terry I liked your sonnet and the way you articulated your words with just enough teasing to wonder did you get that kiss lol Nice work A worthy placegetter Cheers Christihe
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/23/2025 1:16:00 AM
Thank you Christine, I shall leave yo to wonder
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