Poetry In Motion

All things can tempt me some far more than others

Hear what sates my desire what are my druthers


Anger and booze led me astray in the past

Poetry and rhythm now give a kinder blast


Coffee helps for my ink to flow from the quill

Fags sweets and Coke Zero help to feed my skill


But my lover's curves keeps me from writing

To kiss ruby lips is far more exciting


So I follow my mouth and write on her skin

Drink passion and heart blood and then I begin …


25th February 2020

Contest All Things Can Tempt Me

Sponsor Beth Evans

Syllables checked howmanysyllables.com

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 3/18/2020 11:30:00 PM
Well now, there's a muse you just can't ignore! And let's hear it for Coke Zero! Congrats, Kai ~ John
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 3/19/2020 6:12:00 AM
Thank you John. I appreciate that. Kind wishes, Kai
Date: 3/18/2020 10:38:00 PM
What a lovely distraction! Congratulations on your placement!
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 3/19/2020 6:11:00 AM
Thank you Sam. Shutdown at home. Not bad, if one is lucky enough to have company. Kind wishes, Kai
Date: 3/6/2020 8:55:00 PM
wow, one of the best ones I have seen entered in this contest . GREAT poem!
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 3/19/2020 6:02:00 AM
Thank you. I appreciate your praise. Best wishes, Kai
Date: 2/27/2020 12:34:00 PM
Ooh, I love the last two lines.
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 3/19/2020 5:58:00 AM
Thank you Juliet. We are in shutdown in Spain now and I can put my money where my mouth is ...
Date: 2/25/2020 1:34:00 PM
Nothing like a lovely distraction:) Enjoyed reading about your vices, Kai. Good luck!
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 3/19/2020 5:57:00 AM
Thank you Daniel. I appreciate that. Kind wishes, Kai
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