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Fleeting Trysts

Earthy murmurs of night’s incensed flames release my soul from time’s lonely contempt ; I pour groans on this secret craving That my mouth, in disguise, words play About sweet babbles, once again To incite a passion of fleeting trysts. Chapters of sighs quench the emptiness Just for now… the hunt for company Loiters on a district’s busy street; Effervescent as the red of moon As my thirst to ease another dismal night Unleashes what is cold and burnt within… Until curving gaits slither along Waiting for a prey, a sinful reward; Not by love’s command this heart endures But through a lusty thought: life is a game. Contest: The Deadly Seven Sponsor: John Lawless 2/01/2016

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Date: 2/2/2016 1:31:00 PM
Excellent, Nette....it is hard not to be seduced by your bitter-sweet writing...you always deliver in your own unique way. hugs // paul
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Date: 2/1/2016 3:28:00 PM
Stunning, suggestive, loved reading this!
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Date: 2/1/2016 6:43:00 AM
Oh nicely done, Nette. I hope this does well for John's contest.
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Date: 2/1/2016 4:50:00 AM
You have managed to describe the difficulty of motives behind real emotions. This is a fantastic poem so sad and still full of meaning!
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Date: 1/31/2016 3:23:00 PM
This astounding poem shows how we try to seek real love and when not found, we turn to fleeting moments. How lonely, desperate, but true. I admire your literary skill and guts!
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Date: 1/31/2016 11:41:00 AM
Goodness, you turned this around and created something painfully sad! Brave, excellent poem which happens in real life though we try to ignore how some deal with loneliness.
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