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After the Lust Is Gone......

When a woman first meets a man, He thinks she's the greatest invention since sliced ham, He adores her physical appearance, The way she talks, laughs and giggles, He even savors her fragrance, There is never any talk of space or room to wiggle, Once the relationship becomes consummated, her faults suddenly become illuminated, The idiosyncracies he used to find charming, become uncouth and alarming, He repels her like a magnet, and ignores her as if she were an antiquated kitchen cabinet, After the lust is gone, a woman becomes an unnecessary pawn, The man no longer feels obligated to be respectful, All his negative ways get displayed, He renounces being bashful, The man picks the woman apart, like a bird pecking his food, Then it becomes clear, his intentions were not good from the start, He was just toying with her heart.......

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Date: 8/13/2010 9:32:00 AM
It seems that both woman and men sometimes lose the attraction once a relationship has been consumated, Margaret. There have been so many poems posted about lost love that collectively the Soup members could publish a huge book on this topic. I really like the imagery of the man picking the woman apart "like a bird pecking his food." Sometimes, women do the same thing. You made a clear and powerful statement in your great poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/9/2010 3:35:00 AM
Smile ~ Well, thankfully not all relationships are such dear and actually, I believe two streets are always going to have to be realized as having responsibilities accepted by both parties of loves involved -- Give and take and communication especially, are the keyest factors of sustaining "Loves Gift From Above" ~ Taking personal responsibily is a must!!! ~ "My Love & Warmth to You & Your Loves Always," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very Beautiful & Love Laced Day;" Bye Dear Lady!:) ~
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Date: 8/7/2010 5:55:00 PM
Margaret this is a brilliant and dynamic piece of poetry .. so amazing is every word.. am making it a new favorite and I hope it will be featured on this site very soon.. such truth .. I can relate and it took many years to find a man who was sincere in his intentions but I did and will be married on the 22nd.. a few more days.. congrats on this wonderful piece.. with luv..
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Date: 8/7/2010 3:00:00 PM
Good write with some truth about lust and wrong reasons for an intimate relationshps ...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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