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