Forbidden Fruit: a Collab: Pc-Cd

The dancing flames lit up her hair
In shades of dark and light
She looked at me with longing eyes
That sparkled in the night.
                                    
I know, she said, what you desire
The fruit that longing seeks
She looked me straight into the eyes
I watched her burning cheeks.
 
I will give all and be your slave
As long as you are mine
We shall make love ‘til dawn is here
And drink the sweetest wine.
 
She threw herself into my arms
And kissed my waiting lips
I held her tight; could not resist
Her undulating hips.
 
Our passion’s fire burnt all night long
Each movement – tenderness
I wished this bliss we could prolong
Profound togetherness. 
 
When morn’s first rays peered through the pane
Lace curtains etched our skin
A tapestry of silk domain
She was my Anne Boleyn.		
 
But fantasies evaporate
When light is shed on them
Forbidden love seemed to berate
How tarnished was our gem.
 
One night we shared, but ne’er again
Could we pursue our lust
Her husband, he was my best friend
We’d violated trust.
 
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Co-write: Paul Callus & Carolyn Devonshire ~ Oct 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Manassian Avatar
May 11, 2020 at 2:59 PM
I see I've been here before... very sensual.... undulating hips are sure to cause trouble ;)
Callus Avatar
May 18, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Thank you for revisiting this poem, Eileen:) Hope you're not working too hard! Hugs // paul
Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 11:58 PM
ah, the bittersweetness of that forbidden fruit. YOu did an amazing job with Carolyn. It always makes me so curious to know who was writing which parts!!
Callus Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Thank you Andrea....I too am curious to know if you made out who wrote which part! // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
October 26, 2014 at 5:15 PM
This is an amazing collaboration, sexy sexy sexy! Well done the both of you.
Callus Avatar
October 27, 2014 at 9:01 AM
So pleased you enjoyed, Richard. Carolyn will love your comments, too! // paul
Mcdaid Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 1:01 PM
powerful piece of writing paul love how you both came together on this
Callus Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 4:20 PM
Thank you Liam. Co-writes are not always that easy to write, but if there is poetic chemistry between the partners, then the aims are reached (same can be said of your write with Charm!). With Carolyn it all comes natural. // paul
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October 21, 2014 at 2:52 PM
Dear Paul, Just want to thank you for co-writing with me. You always lead the way with your inspiration and it is a pleasure to write with you. It really does come easily for us. That's not always the case, so I am very thankful whenever we embark on poetic journeys. Imagination is a wonderful thing! Friendship is even better. Love, Carolyn
Callus Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Dear Carolyn, it takes two to tango! so it is only fair that I thank you for your contribution/s. Your pleasure is my pleasure and inspiration comes from both sides. Pity we did not catch this train long time ago! hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 5:28 PM
Fabulous sensual collaboration Paul and Carolyn but such an unexpected twist at the end :-) hugs Jan xxx
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 1:12 PM
Thank you from both of us Jan....somewhat different from what we're used to writing, but hopefully the message will come through. hugs // paul
Smith Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Oh how passionate you two...ah the twist is nice....love it....Tim
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 1:02 PM
Thank you for the feedback, Tim. So pleased you enjoyed. // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Am I reading someone's little secret? If so, I love how you share the guilt with someone else. ;-).
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Hi Brenda...this is just imagination at work! But it is meant to show how betrayal, etc are liable to cause distress. Thanks for stopping by. // paul
Manassian Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Oh....wow.
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Hi Eileen...understandable wow! Hope you got my soupmail:) hugs // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 10:37 AM
one word: bittersweet.
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Hi!!! You are correct Olive_eloi...love has to be handled with much care and respect; this poem is meant to show how temptation, followed by the fall, can lead to bitter consequences. hugs // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 11:31 AM
the flow good but the end is a tangled twist. . this a betrayal of friendship and cruel form of expressing affection as they are hurting someone and maybe they'll hurt themselves... love must be handled with so much care.
Chircop Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 10:15 AM
SweetCarolyn and Paul ,You make a great collaborating pair : )
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Thank you Charm...we find it easy and enjoyable!
Chircop Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 10:10 AM
I was enjoying reading those romantoc verses ,but ahh how sour that twist in the end,and what a message it gives.The sin that gives pleasure and steals our purity without measure.I am favouring this beauty Paul.
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Hi Charm...once again you visit with the most lovely comments; I appreciate that, as well as the fav....thank you:) // paul
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