Lust

He said, “Everything about lust 
has already been written!”
Every person, man or woman 
at some time will be smitten
Lust can be fetish, 
she dresses like a kitten
Romantic and soft 
on a bed of white linen 
Others want it hard 
they long to be bitten
A few have been rubbed 
with a sensuous mitten

Some search for lust 
they are okay with paying
Choosing a body
pushing deep until they’re weeping
Who knows the secrets 
many people are keeping
Lust can be confusing 
it messes up our feelings
Yet somehow lust’s pulsations 
are way beyond appealing
Clinging and groping
looking up at the ceiling

Holding hands while walking
or lust on a table
Wheelchairs or walkers 
each will do what they are able
Images in fairytales 
or sexy found on night time cable
It gets under our skin 
makes us feel so insatiable
Although the faces change 
lust is still the right label
No one has been immune
not even Adam Eve or Able
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Raven Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 4:27 AM
Hi Richard, your creativity sings once more. There is ever lust. You, in your own inimitable style, play lust like a violin virtuoso. This is a little poetic jewel my friend. Your skillful pen paints such an excellent canvas. Another fave my friend. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Thanks Mike this was a fun one to write.
Mckenzie Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 1:48 PM
really good love it
Lamoureux Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 7:20 AM
Thanks Niketa.
Teagan Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 11:52 AM
No one is immune, this is true. Cute poem, Rick.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 7:53 AM
Thanks Becca.;0)
Trifiatis Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 2:23 AM
Excellent presentation of lust's devious ways my friend, Richard.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 8, 2017 at 8:20 AM
This poem captures the essence of this seductive emotion, Richard. Another splendid dive into the swirling sea of carnality. Coming up for air w/your soul intact is the spiritual key to survival. Your pen floats rather well, I presume. Excellent poem w/depth and forthrightness. Love and smiles.
Ashley Avatar
December 7, 2017 at 5:24 PM
Wow Richard, a fantastic 'lusty' write. Great theme, excellent and different rhymes, wonderful ideas expressed in creative poetic lines and sensational imagery. Really intriguing and compelling poetry!
Nusker Avatar
December 6, 2017 at 11:53 PM
Wow, your approach to the theme is so creative. Awesome poem, Richard.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
December 6, 2017 at 11:42 PM
Wow this is scintillating, creatively rhymed n sensational in content. Lust xan be insatiable ur right. Kudos. So nice to read from your pen again. Pls do review my latest poem too.
Tripp Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Truth be told here in an eloquent way. Makes me feel normal for once.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Being normal is highly over rated. :0).
One Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 8:42 AM
You make a valid point at the end... some form of lust will always overcome... Well penned...
Lamoureux Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 9:05 AM
Thanks Silent.
Manassian Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 12:34 AM
Written with your usual finesse, dear. Great poem. Very true. Very true. Blessings.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 8:04 AM
Thanks Eileen.:0)
Vaso Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 2:33 AM
I read Dust at first, but truth be told I love this poem with the word lust much better!!!!! Great write!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 11:17 AM
It was amusing exchanging lust with dust and reading my own poem.;0)
Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 7:59 PM
Hmmm, methinks a few people are immune from it. They have a name for it but it's not coming to me yet. Anyway, I really like this one. It's a very entertaining read. Loved the line about wheelchairs and walkers. haha. by them, the lust has gone down somewhat!! Also "rubbed with a sensuous mitten" was so cute!!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 2:07 AM
Thanks Andrea. ;0)
Warrior Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 12:28 PM
In lust, we trust lol...how lusty of you Richard...very well portrayed my friend...a little off skew for the Christmas season...but we'll take it lol...happy holidays...^WW^
Lamoureux Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Ha ha, with the right amount of eggnog and libations I think there will be a sufficient amount of lust experienced over the holidays.
Flower Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 8:06 AM
this is so much true, every bit of it, i really liked, you used the words so beautiful expressing very very well how it really is... great poem i loved it
Lamoureux Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 8:11 AM
Thanks Antonia, I appreciate the visit.
Whitmore Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 2:57 AM
What a wonderful poetic story that entices many senses. I loved the many lustful moments mentioned mixed with the lust for long love in the end. An excellent read really enjoyed!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 8:12 AM
Thanks Kristina, i’m Pleased you enjoyed it.
Pandit Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 6:03 AM
You wrote this well Richard--a true depiction of something that lurks in human mind!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:38 AM
Thanks Vijay.
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