Betrayal of Love

Betrayal of love
By Steven Cooke

He cares not for conversation,
Though he moans all day.
He is not handsome,
Yet beauty will seek him
He cares not for any one lover,
For he loves them all.


My friend is ungainly,
And children run from him.
He cares not for broken hearts,
Or for poets dreams,
Though their pen would be silent, without him

His manners are questionable,
For he takes all, without asking.
And they cannot refuse.

He grows fat from their offers,
But he always craves more,
For his lovers cannot resist,
The secret our lover keeps.

They reveal all willingly,
Just to hold him.
Two strangers naked for love.
For they need his touch,
To complete their love.

He is an addict ,
His addiction made worst.
Tempted by the summers colour,
Climaxed by sweet odours,
A conspiracy of love.
for him to taste.

But I will betray him.
I will calm him down.
I shall rob him of his prize,

For I too am a lover
And I need his sweet offerings
To give to my love.
You see
We know each other well

He does not question me,
Though I hold his real love for ransom
I do not question him,
Though my future is his to command,
You see I am his keeper
And he is the Honey bee
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
October 1, 2011 at 8:25 PM
I was held in thrall till you solved the puzzle in the last line. Your story telling is without equal Steven, yet another fascinating rhyme.
Hogu Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Congratulations truly a thought provoking piece thank you
Brown Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Congratulations on your fine poetry being featured this week Steven. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM
congrats steven on your featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful piece to share with luv..
Neels Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Intriguing write I love how you ended it Steven, awesome journey with this one..
Baity Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 4:14 AM
Excellent write Steven... Very creative!!!!!Thanks so much for sharing
Oseghale Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM
This poem is amazing. Love the creativity of the poem. Excellent
Babcock Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 1:06 PM
An awesome poem on addiction Steven. I love the last two lines. God Bless Phyl
Dufresne Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 7:51 AM
An awesome command of the Who Am I and kept in suspense throughout, Steven. Your talent shines. Great write. I enjoyed it more each read.
Larocca Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Very nice. Thanks of the visit today.
Wesley Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Soup mail steven
Sweetheart Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 6:28 PM
so enjoyed reading your impressive creative write steven... ultimate lines of intense drama and flare luv.. almost personification ...
Austin Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Yes! The busy bee. A real stanza turner. Love, daver
Devonshire Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Wow, this is fabulous, Steven. Great summary i the last two lines, but I could feel the angst of betrayal throughout. I have experience with this type of betrayal and it can make one feel so sad. Excellent write, Steven! Best wishes, Carolyn
Wesley Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 9:55 PM
You take a complicated story and make a great verse out of it. I enjoyed reading it. Soup mail Steven.
O'Neal Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Great poem. I loved the erotic undertone. You make me wonder if it's true. Nice work.
Onclaud Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 6:09 PM
hmm, you alter ego, steve... a multi-layered, defined piece! :) huggs, nette
Ross Jr. Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 4:56 PM
Lovely write...bit confused as to who he be?....God bless....old Jack
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