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Dangerous Dalliance

Written: September 26, 2023
Pick-A-Title, Vol 39 Poetry Contest            Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh 

 “However authentic the feelings of love, the dalliance was only ever meant to be a beautiful fiction” - Esther Perel.
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Dot dabbles during dangerous dalliance 
As souls are enticed by seductive affiance.
A narrative about forbidden temptation.
Shine smolders sway—a sensuous sensation.
  
A cynosure silver shimmer under the moon.
Flickers of fantastical fantasy foster flow foon.
Two spirits intertwined in a pointless game.
They are fettered by—an overwhelming tame 
 
A vortex of enthusiasm is sparked at first sight.
They can't defy the diaphanous magnetic excite.
Akin to how moths are lured to a perilous flame.
Prance frolicking on the cusp of a lethal game.
 
Dalliance, desire, ecstasy, and temptation.
For flirtation as feuds on frame of foundation.
Consider consequences and clashes with zeal.
And yet—the flames are often fanned by feel
 
In the gloominess, they sneak a sparkling touch.
Nimble hearts are trapped in a harmful slouch.
Bootlegged, beleaguered blaze both breaths.
As they succumb to love's intoxicating depth. 

Demure whispers of wariness swirl in the air.
But elixir zeal evolves with each stolen stare.
They cognize the danger—the risk they convey,
Yet they cannot resist the love they display.

Emollient hearts hid, akin to vines in the night.
Igniting an afire that smolders ever so bright
Their bodies entwined—they pranced in the gloom.
Strayed sprightliness that swaddles to assume

Realizing sequels and the agony they trigger
But they cannot outlast this forbidden rigor.
They breathe on the edge—with hearts ablaze.
In a world where forbidden temptation plays
 
But time is a lousy tutor—it can't be denied.
And soon their dalliance will no longer hide.
The world will decry their ephemeral affair.
And their felicity will be furtive, beyond repair.

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Silent One October 16, 2023 at 12:39 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.

Karen Jones October 15, 2023 at 10:58 AM Congrats on a win!

Edward Ibeh October 15, 2023 at 9:37 AM Lasaad, your poem is simply outstanding. Stunning imagery, too. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!

Richard Lamoureux September 27, 2023 at 5:34 AM Your skills as a poet are on full display here. A fabulous write. If I had a vote for POTD this would get my vote.

Bill Baker September 26, 2023 at 5:13 PM Intoxicating poetry, my dear friend. A FAV for my list. Your heavy use of alliteration is enticing and pulled me along in this engaging poem. An alluring title and a poem that left no emotion or feeling unfelt. I remember well those tempting feelings and have experienced the dreadful consequences of flirtatious encounters. Excellent entry for the contest, it shouldn't need luck to place well. Bill