Ravenous

In the dark shadows,
Lies the beast of obsession,
Famished for your love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Borg Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Another side to love which may come in many forms. You've captured it!.
Wolff Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Thx 🙂
Lawless Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 5:14 AM
that's the scariest Haiku I've ever read....nicely done Cynthia
Wolff Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Thanks!
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 3:54 AM
This is a powerful short poem that captures how overwhelming love can feel like an entity separate from our rational selves—a hunger that simply refuses to be ignored or easily satisfied.
Wolff Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Agreed 🙂
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