Love, Not Really

Love you came with a tickle
from my nape down to my feet,
like fresh fruit from the vine, 
you tasted delectably sweet.
A brush of softest feather,
blood coursing through my veins,
love you taught me your lessons,
studious, I’m glad you came.
In the heated glow of morning,
in deep ebony disguise,
love came at every hour;
love came with truths and lies.
I asked for more and more of you;
I begged you please don’t go.
I tried to beguile you, tried to seduce,
your affections were for show.
Oh, Love you were a prankster,
not really true love at all,
but wow, you knew just how to please.
I’m grateful that you called…
I'll never condone your deception,
I don’t like to be taunted or teased,
but for you, I’ll keep on begging,
please once more…come back, please.  

Written 3/8/15 for Love or Hate Pick A Subject #2
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Macfarlane Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 7:57 PM
They say there is a fine line between love and hate and you described it beautifully! Excellent write and win Rhonda! Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
March 13, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Fantastic piece, congratulations!
A. Sharma Avatar
March 12, 2015 at 2:33 AM
Wonderful write Rhonda! Big congrats on ur win!
Allison Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 3:17 PM
I am so glad to read this was fiction Rhonda - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Chakrabarty Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 6:10 AM
Reading your poems is a learning experience to me Rhonda. Who can think of such line like"...in deep ebony disguise" or"....Love you came with a tickle from my nape down to my feet, like fresh fruit from the vine..." Congrats on your deserved win. God bless. Hugs!>>>rajat
Nance Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 12:26 AM
well done! Grats on your win!
May Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 9:30 PM
Great write and win Rhonda....congrats
Hamilton Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 8:50 PM
I agree totally with Andrea very worthy entry congrats on 2nd place hugs
Dietrich Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 6:40 PM
It's like Jan's. Both love AND hate. It's a GREAT entry. It would be on MY list if this were my contest. I have one at home to post but I won't be home until about two more hours. I am scared I will miss it because it filled up super fast today! yikes. BTW, how is our "project" coming along. Do you and Jan have at least ten examples?
Onclaud Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 12:46 PM
ohh, the dance of love tugging then distancing, rhonda.. a poetic delight.. huggs
Pinet Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 11:48 AM
Your poem takes a glimpse of love's fickle nature in and delivers its message well. Emile. #7
La France Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 9:50 AM
Rhonda, wonderful entry for the contest, best of luck and thanks for visiting my poem, under the full moon . . .
May Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 8:47 AM
I love it...beautiful write...sometimes love comes with heartbreak.....hugs
De La Luna Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 11:15 PM
Wow, I love this! It's a delight reading a poem with so much ease and ends up smiling. Thank you!
Shaw Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 9:47 PM
I really enjoyed reading this love poem. The honesty is fresh and shines. Good luck in the contest!! Hugs, Kimberly
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 10:20 PM
Thanks, Kimberly...just having some fun for Shadow's contest. :)
Vaso Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 9:16 PM
I sure hope this is fiction, but a beautiful emotion felt poem!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 10:19 PM
Thanks, Arthur...yes, completely fictitious...just having a little fun for the contest. :)
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