Sunita U.D Palawon Poet Free verse

Love Versus Lust

Love is the one-time experience that cannot be measured, 
described or forgotten
while lust needs innovation to be boasted about and the other is dumped...

Love is the sensation for lifetime
while lust leaves room for others...

Love is hugged and to be lived with ever after consummation 
but lust leaves you wanting for more...

Love fills you with a sweet sensation to be complete 
while lust leaves you empty and drained with a hollow 
in your heart and soul...

Love gives you a reason to live
while lust leads to self-destruction...

Love gives you something to cherish throughout life 
while lust makes you bitter and revengeful...

Love makes you beautiful while lust makes you ugly...

And, Love makes you human while lust makes you inhuman!

1/07/17

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Gary Bateman July 26, 2017 at 5:53 PM Hello Sunita!! First, thanks for your recent read of and comment on my poem, "The Curve of Time." Second, I really do like your comparative metaphorical verses here on "Love versus Lust." An extraordinary write highlighting the clash and tension between these two very powerful human emotions. Superb!! A FAVE IN MY BOOK!! Best Always, Gary Sunita U.D Palawon July 27, 2017 at 12:00 AM Thanks much for honoring me the FAV! :D I really appreciate. I think wisdom of changing our perspective and seeing things from newer angle is part of our growing up process which never ends. At least it brings peace to our self and make us understand our own emotions. Thanks a lot for devoting to me your precious time. :) Sunita

Heidi Sands July 24, 2017 at 5:04 AM OH my word Sunita. I was led to this by your comment and thankful to be able to tread this great poem. This is written and expressed so well . A FAV! :) Sunita U.D Palawon July 26, 2017 at 3:32 AM That's so nice of you Heidi...I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

Akkina Downing July 15, 2017 at 6:38 AM Oh WOW! Every line is true in very sense. Beautiful write :) Sunita U.D Palawon July 16, 2017 at 7:10 AM Thanks Akkina for the kind visit and appreciation. Hugs Sunita :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 11, 2017 at 12:54 PM Great truthful poem, Sunita. Outstanding contrasts, illustrating w/your talented pen the stark differences between love and lust. Splendid poetry, well said. Love always. Sunita U.D Palawon July 15, 2017 at 2:07 AM Appreciate your visit dear friend. I'm so honored by the wonderful comment you gave here. Thanks Sunita :)

Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 7:00 AM Wow! You really known the intricacies of love and lust well, Sunita. I agree with every description you've given here. Lovely Sunita U.D Palawon July 15, 2017 at 2:06 AM Thanks Eileen. yes, one has to love and be loved to understand love. At this point I agree with you. :)

Maria Williams July 9, 2017 at 6:14 AM A very good comparison between the two Sunita. Lust tries to posses , while True Love is Freedom...Maria Sunita U.D Palawon July 15, 2017 at 2:04 AM True agree with you...love teaches us humanity and gives us hope to live in every sense. Thanks for your visit, Maria. Hugs Sunita :)

Daniel Turner July 2, 2017 at 12:53 PM I'm of the opinion when one is attracted to anything, there will always be a little lust involved. What about the lust for knowledge? Some are insatiable, are they not? Very thought provoking and debatable topic, Sunita. Very well written:) Sunita U.D Palawon July 4, 2017 at 11:17 AM Thanks for the read and comment Daniel.:) (Soup mail pls)