Lust

LUST

behold ten fingers
that touch and reach out for more
exquisitely so

you licked up the crumbs
when you toppled the whole jar
after your first bite

your tongue searched for more
in serpentine style of hiss
then laid eyes on her

your first desired wench
you held on with pitbull clench
you could have killed her

a harem’s your due
and a hefty sum of gold
as you pick your teeth

you’re delighted to
ignore the seventh command —
now want wives of friends

climb upon backsides
of your working buds - see not
their humanity

your milky way face
longs to lick the universe
and gobble it up

pursued in the end
by wrinkles of mouth and lips
tightening their grip

10/22/2018

Seven Deadly Sins Poetry Contest
Sponsor - Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Kshetrimayum Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 12:18 AM
This is too good to be true. I love all the lines.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 7:02 AM
Thank you, Ibohal!
Gauthier Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Congrats on your top win, Kim. Well done.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 12, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Thank you, Line!
Palli Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 12:32 PM
Can picture it all! Excellent and congrats, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 3:58 PM
Thank you, Susan!
Leiser Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 9:29 PM
What a stunningly creative poem on lust, Kim! Exquisite in every way..I am in awe! Congrats on your well deserved win! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 5:36 AM
Thank you, Laura!
Radke Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:23 PM
This is really an incredible poem and I've appreciate it more each time I've read it. Congratulations of your winning placement. Very well-deserved. My best. Deb
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:39 PM
Thanks so much, Deb!
Ibeh Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 3:57 PM
Thanks for participating in my contest, Kim!:-) Absolutely awesome! One of my favorites in the contest! Congratulations on your top win!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 4:32 PM
Thanks so much, Edward!
Wolf Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 3:21 PM
Very 'snakey,' --- I mean sneaky! Great entry for the contest! ~ gw
Rodrigues Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 8:51 PM
Thank you, Gershon!
Simon Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM
I love this, especially the 5th stanza; that classic scene of a lord with his harem and gold is reminiscent of decadent ancient royalty and empires, a perfect connection to the Biblical inspiration for the poem.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Thank you, Nemo!
Kiser Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 4:26 PM
Chillingly lustful...good luck in the contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Thank you, M.L.!
Green Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Thais was amazing Kim. I just loved it. Best of luck in the contest
Rodrigues Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 3:08 PM
Thank you, Chris! <3 Kim
One Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 7:55 AM
OMG! Great take on the contest!!!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Thanks so much, Silent! <3 Kim
Dietrich Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 7:10 PM
wow, SO good, Kim. I just love the imagery in this set.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 7:38 PM
Thanks so much! Your commentary means a lot to me! <3 Kim
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