Repressed Desire
Repressed desire causes one such awful anxiety
Even though keeping it well hidden inside,
It also has a major effect on our sobriety
The heart cannot contain it, many have tried.
Even though keeping it well hidden inside
Repressed desire does irreparable damage,
The heart cannot contain it, many have tried
Sometimes sending our emotions on a rampage.
Repressed desire does irreparable damage
We cannot simply bottle up our inner feeling,
Sometimes sending our emotions on a rampage
Releasing them in a rush that sends us reeling.
We cannot simply bottle up our inner feeling
The repressed desire has a way of escaping,
Releasing itself in a rush that sends us reeling
It can become mental anguish in the making.
The repressed desire has a way of escaping
It also has a major effect on our sobriety,
It can become mental anguish in the making
Repressed desire causes one such awful anxiety.
SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written September 11, 2022
Submitted to: "Pick-a-Title Vol 32" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022
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