Ruthless

Once again, you drag me to this cliff from which I'm sure to fall,
without the slightest remorse, you open the door for my pain
seeing only the glimmer you seek, while you turn your blind eye
towards the dark specks of hurt they always carry across the portal

Your ears hearing only the sweet song that comes from the darkness,
muffled to the moist saccharine lies we both know are sure to come, 
as you strain against the bonds of prudence to press closer to the void,
better to sense the vibrations of that lusty symphony as it comes nearer

Where will you be, oh ruthless desire, when the chickens of my broken 
heart, come home once again, to roost?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Regardless of the outcome, is there ever a time that we feel more alive? I would not sacrifice a single moment of that feeling to alieve my suffering. I enjoyed your poem.
Brown Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 4:39 PM
I believe that's why we call some things 'bittersweet', is it not? Sometimes I've thought we should change the proverb from 'good things come to those who wait', to '...come to those who suffer'. Thank you for reading and commenting, Richard. Always appreciate your thoughts.
Nunez Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Ruthlessly and shamelessly honest discourse of that something insidious, as fleshly desire. Great write here, sire. Kim Patrice :)
Brown Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 3:54 PM
Thank you very much, Kim Patrice. Comments are much appreciated
Manassian Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Yes...temptation's call is sweet, but bitterness follows swiftly. Powerful write...
Brown Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 8:32 PM
Thank you as always, Eileen
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