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Playing With Fire

Will I give myself to thee?
Why dost thou ask?
Thinkest thou my heart is free?
For no love is lost without cost,
And playing with my desire
Is like playing with fire.

For though thy flame attracts and draws me in
I want not the pain of being burnt again.
Nay, thou art like an hungered animal,
Empty of heart and small of soul,
Preying on the weak.
I know thy goal.

I am gone 
And thou goest down the path I once was on,
A lonely road without love
And without help from God above.


By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
Copyright:  May, 2007
"All Rights Reserved"

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Mahtab Bangalee Date: 4/16/2019 3:33:00 AM WOW awesome Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 4/17/2019 12:22:00 AM Thanks for the "wow", Mahtab. I appreciate it more than you know. Carole :D

Kevin Leake Date: 12/27/2016 7:26:00 AM Nicely writen Carole, Enjoyed this wonderful poem!! Best Wishes Kevin Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 12/27/2016 9:23:00 PM Thank you, Kevin, and thanks for dropping by. Carole Duet

Chris Green Date: 12/27/2016 6:09:00 AM Maybe getting burned again is not the best outcome but oh that warming feeling when our heart has been made cold by another, it just feels so good sometimes. Maybe it's worth the risk...maybe not. :) I really enjoyed this Carole, the old world feel, the message, the entire poem was fantastic. Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 12/27/2016 9:21:00 PM Thank you!!! And, yes, it can definitely be worth the chance sometimes. But, it's all about trust. Anyway, what is more exciting than being in love? Nothing...absolutely nothing. In fact, I'm in love with Love. Just the thought excites me. lol