Scientific Treatise

If love is a chemical reaction in the 
brain
If attraction is simply chemistry
If the right substances binding and 
exploding,
Combining and conquering,
Coursing through my effervescent 
adolescent veins,
Conquering my conscious and 
unconscious actions,
Consuming and possessing me, 
caressing me,
Turning my blood against my better 
judgment,
Compelling me toward a clearly 
catastrophic,
Clearly cathartic and exotic end,
Can make me a doe-eyed, 
endearing lunatic,
Then...

If I'm just along for the ride on a 
careening mind trip,
Then let me stop to sniff the 
flowers.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Don't confuse hormonal surges with love! The physical bond is ephemeral and transitory, but the spiritual bond is permanent and abiding! Enjoyed the way you so aptly described your feelings, emotions during this phase of your life!
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March 9, 2011 at 2:52 AM
I enjoyed the the constant build of energy, only to step back and smell the flowers. Nice piece.
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