Coy To His Mistress

When two people fall in love,
   there's one thing that they long to do.
It's true for birds and bees and doves,
   and equally for me and you.
The pleasantest of loving deeds,
   it's fed by, and in turn it feeds,
   the fondness it's the symbol of.

Your life is in its golden prime -
   drink now, or let the chalice pass.
We're all in thrall to spiteful Time -
   enjoy your beauty while it lasts.
Say yes to love. It's death to dither.
   The rose, once blown, can only wither.
   From this high point, touch the Sublime.

You know the thing I'd have you choose!
   You understand my thrust precisely.
Who could refuse a lover who's
   petitioning your trust so nicely?
Slough off old skin of guilt and sin -
   you win this game by giving in!
   Come play with me. You cannot lose.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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March 31, 2017 at 11:59 PM
Yes Coy, say yes to your mistress and play with her :) Such a sweet poem that just does away with guilt, sin, age and whatnot. And it made me smile.
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April 1, 2017 at 2:09 AM
Good! Thank you for the elegant compliment, amigo!
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March 31, 2017 at 6:03 PM
Micheal, you wrote a beautiful poem. I have enjoyed reading your poem. A beautiful love poem. A favourite
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April 1, 2017 at 2:09 AM
Darlene, that is very sweet of you. Thank you so much!
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