Love Gone Wrong

Tattoos on your soul expose your pain
Vodka in your veins controls depravity
Perforated voodoo dolls at your command
Holy matrimony united in a kiss
Diseased, dressed to kill, as pretty as it gets
Wedding vowels begin in innocence

Pins go in the flesh, dots connect, shrink the head
Sow the lips together before you go to bed
Conjure ancient spells before you sleep
Stay in touch with your emotions enemy
Remember death til you do part
Means exactly that
Pain and pleasure are the same
A well preserved husband in a formal wear tuxedo
Is a love that lasts forever for better or for worst
It is better than a living one at any time
In formaldehyde
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Eerie...what can passionate love leads to...well penned. :)
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July 1, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Hi Sunita, Thank you. I wanted to create an odd mix of images against the established norms. In reality, love should always remain sweet, simple, respectful and humane. Have a great day. Earl
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