Death of Desire

What springs forth from desire?
A cool sting that inflames a fire.
Whiskey radiating into the soul.
Did the amber embers take their toll?
Why? My love.
I put you above.
Now we are but a burnt out coal.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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January 12, 2017 at 4:34 AM
I agree with your comment on Silent One...
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May 22, 2016 at 4:30 PM
Wow.... That bad ...... but so lovely
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May 13, 2016 at 12:13 AM
Dumped while on vacation. Ouch!
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