No Strings Attached

An overwhelming sorrow,
no escape, not even in sleep,
only undying pain,
only overwhelming endurance.
 
Hot tears fall easily,
but I must exist;
it is your dictate,
it is your wish,
I cannot but obey
and bear the sacrifice.
 
No insanity for me, 
no easy escape
I scream at night
in love and pain
for you know well
the art of sex.
I love and grieve,
yet it is clear,
your vision of me:
no strings attached.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ricci Avatar
May 9, 2023 at 4:59 AM
Hello Victor. Good Afternoon. This entry has many facets. I see love and beauty and all that it entails for two special people and I see another side of no emotion no attachments no commitment. This is fine poetry Victor. Love and Blessings now and always. May this day be a good day in every way. (smile)
Hawkins Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 12:21 AM
Heartwrenching. Beautiful penmanship, Victor. Look after yourself, Shirley
Milgate Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Interesting and sad and too often true.
Roper Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 4:00 PM
loving emotion
Gentile Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 6:34 AM
Victor, you have penned well the pain of such an existence! Well done!
Daniel Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 2:08 AM
Deep sadness portrayed here, Victor..
Gasun Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 1:12 AM
A very beautiful poignant write my dear poet friend Victor. Sending hugs. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your golden pen. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Aww… hugs ~ Kim
Goldsmith Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 1:52 PM
A sad yet wonderful write/story. Have a great day.............
Y. Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Hi Victor, You have penned such a sad one-sided relationship very well. Great job. Have a great day my friend -Alexis
Buehler Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 10:39 AM
So much melancholy in this poem, so beautifully expressed, Victor. Blessings.
Anaya Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Passions run deeply here with aching pangs, Kamasutra, desires for commitment, all ingredients for a lovers plight, Victor. Enjoyed!
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 10:09 AM
sounds like non fiction for you here, Victor. This is not a good relationship at all!
George Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 9:04 AM
You seem to be in the shadow of a gripping agony ! Poems like this will certainly help you ease your pain . Cheer up dear friend.
Pandit Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 5:42 AM
As long as you keep writing--the poignant thoughts will wither away. Highly emotive poem, Victor.
Allison Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 4:17 AM
Such sadness in your lines Victor, thanks for sharing this. Hugs Jan x
Andresen Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 2:01 AM
- Yes, you describe an overwhelming sadness, Victor - A sad poem - Have a nice day :) - hugs
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