Another Callous God

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Until that dreadful, heart-thumping moment     
  I had been completely unaware 
     That a beautiful perfection
Such as yours could so singularly exist...
  Being in ever greater amounts of 
     Unparalleled loveliness!
And how, someday, I should learn something  
  Of wishful atonement;
    Recalling again the quickly-flung stare
      Suggestive of a bewildering affection:- 
Your rude, opened mouth forcefully kissed,
  The horrid pause, then...the slow unhitching
    Of your chiffon dress.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Fleming Avatar
July 3, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Thank you, Brenda...you know of course just how much I appreciate you taking the time. You are held in the highest esteem by me! :) john
Chiri Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 12:29 PM
That is so good my dear kind sir!;) let's keep me that way!;) ehh kind sir!;) love it and you know it!;)
Salehi Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:44 AM
and then what??? I was waiting to read more after the dress... You took me to your fantasy and then left me by myself ALONE!! A true artist...
Fleming Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 2:12 PM
Hello, Pashang. Please allow me to say that I have always enjoyed your wonderful comments - you are most kind! My very best regards, Pashang. :) john
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 2:44 PM
John, your poem reminds me of a passionate kiss in an elevator my husband (my fiancee at the time) gave me in the middle of an argument. I think I saw stars! I felt every emotion in this splendid piece! I loved this! I always enjoy your poetry. Sorry I haven't been around in so long. Hugs, Connie xxoo
Fleming Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Hi, Connie. Sorry for taking so long to reply...I have been very down of late; you know of course how very much I have always enjoyed and appreciated your kind comments. My warmest regards and very best wishes, Connie. Your good friend. :) john
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April 3, 2018 at 10:28 PM
Oooh saucy! Enjoyed :)
Fleming Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 1:58 PM
Thank you, Maureen! Nice to see you dropping by. My warmest regards! :) john
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