Forbidden Fruit

I knew that instant, the very first day
Bad case of 'caught up in the moment'
Senses abused, you blew me away
Chemical, violent and potent

For one perfect week, I try to deny
Cant tell the affect that you have
Beats me and eats me and kills me inside
I fear if I speak, you will laugh

Compare me to you, I'm nothing, a germ
A something you'd find on your shoe
I don't want you ruined but I'll never learn
I must keep my filthy hands off you

I'd cover the distance and wait for an age
I kneel and I pray that you feel the same way.



09 June 2011
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June 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Terrific sonnet, Jodie. Loved the emotion, especially the way you describe how the effect of this man's "beats me and eats me and kills me inside." Quite compelling and I wish you success in Francine's contest. Love, Carolyn
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June 9, 2011 at 3:09 AM
Excellent write, when someone isn't right for us I suppose they are like forbidden fruit. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052U4O5U
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