Gymnophoria

Gymnophoria

Undress her delicate features
With the eyes of lust that stare
The limerence takes hold
These desires turn and stoke our fear
Fires walking within
Sacrifice 
All possessions sold
Pipe dreams
Shattered smoke
She tempts me yet again
Seduces logic
Dragged back into sin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Allison Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 6:50 PM
oh how often does this happen when you are so aware of someone undressing you with their eyes - great descriptive write:-) hugs jan xxx
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