Forbidden Fruit

It is raw or
The ripen
Bitter or
The rotten

If the hunger is mad
The taste has not a virtue
The tongue is volatile 
To here and there

Escaped logic
Like a vagabond
Runs for the desire

Mind is blind
Having broken doors
Nothing to close or open
The heart is only a
Senseless organ

Udaya R. Tennakoona
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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January 6, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Another wonderful poem Udaya, , i'm taking it upon myself to enjoy every poem you post on this site from here on... please add more poetry to your list.. i have run out of poems of yours to read... LUV~ LINDA
Guzzi Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 9:22 AM
A profound write glad to have read it. Light & Love
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January 6, 2013 at 9:58 AM
thanks and respect for your comment Udaya
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January 5, 2013 at 6:41 PM
powerful imagery--interesting read! i like the phrase 'like a vagabond runs for desire'
Tennakoon Avatar
January 5, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Thank you Victoria Udaya
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