Zapping Zombies Poet Rhyme

It's Not Love It's Limerence

Some experts have likened the state of being in love with that of being mentally ill
and yet, we chase this illusion still...
and of course we believe in that which we can feel
Pheromones Hormones and Adrenaline,
phenylethylamine, dopamine, and oxytocin
our bodies secreting a cocktail of passion
we believe in this science experiment...this mere chemical reaction
which tells us we might produce beautiful offspring
Well, limerence is obsessive, intrusive, and consuming
understanding this can be quite illuminating
It causes obsessive thinking, Crippling fear of rejection
still we all seek for this bizarre connection
we are each promised, in theory the perfect princess or prince charming
but the truth itself is very alarming
head over heels....none of it's real
society perpetuates this ridiculous ideal
The only thing that makes any sense...
is that it's not love, it's limerence.

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Sunita U.D Palawon June 25, 2016 at 5:00 AM Too rational! But very true and nicely expressed. Limerence...:o

Angie Thomas June 24, 2016 at 9:59 AM congratulations on having your poem featured this week. :) I find this poem pragmatic yet pleasant, and I love the way that this unconventional outlook on love and romance has been portrayed. Bravo. Hugs, Angie

Poet Destroyer A June 12, 2016 at 9:39 PM Zapping Zombies,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Zapping Zombies June 16, 2016 at 1:25 PM I am very happy to meet you. Thank you for your encouragement. I will be looking at as much poetry as I can. I have much to learn about the different styles of poetry. I would like to experiment and hope that I produce something noteworthy as a result.

Poet Destroyer A June 12, 2016 at 9:39 PM Oh the title reminds me of a very w-b Popular poem, This is awesome and amazing..... a perfect 7. LINDA Zapping Zombies June 16, 2016 at 1:24 PM thank you so much!

Skat A June 10, 2016 at 11:06 PM Awe, I love that word a lot LIMERENCE, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT** Zapping Zombies June 11, 2016 at 1:04 PM Thank you! You are the only one who has said hi so far. I'm trying to familiarize myself with the site. I'm not exactly sure I'm comfortable posting my poetry yet because I don't want to be disappointed if people don't like them. I know this is not a productive way to grow as a poet or artist but I have been around some cruel people who have said thoughtless things out of ego. Hopefully I come out of my shell while I am posting on this site.