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Seduced By Poseidon's Daughter

As rippling horizon douses fiery orb, you are at your most alluring. Ethereal, diaphanous limbs stretch out, reach for me, beckon to me. Barely audible murmurs, laced with forbidden promises, cross the distance between us. Whispers become more insistent, more urgent, more pressing. Begging, cajoling, pleading, coercing, demanding that I come to you, that I give myself to you. Eventually, inevitably, relentless appeasement erodes my resolve. Heedless of the warnings, heedless of the risks, I succumb completely, totally and willingly, without compunction, without restraint. Wrapped in your embrace, rapt in your presence, I submit to your whims. So implacable, indefatigable, I'm utterly entranced. You draw me down, encourage me, guide me, bid me explore you. Probing your inner sanctum, I crave you, love you, know you. Your scent, your taste, your sounds fill my every sense. I inhale you, imbibe you, devour you, as you - in turn - devour me. Your very essence engulfs every inch of my body. Breath snatched from lungs as passion escalates, threatens to consume me, promises to consume me. I thrash atop you, beneath you, within you; borne aloft on waves of ecstasy. And finally, finally, when I have no more to give, you cast me aside. Giddy, exhausted, totally spent, I roll over and watch, helpless, as you pull away. Trembling outstretched hands cruelly snubbed. Desperate pleas callously spurned. And then you're gone. Our time together was so brief, so fleeting, so transitory. I'll never forget our impassioned tryst, but you won't even remember my name. Jealousy's venomous barb pierces my chest at the thought of you with another. I have no wish to share you, yet I lay no claim to the Daughter of Poseidon. You belong to nobody... ...but... ...you do belong to everybody... -------------------------------- (C) May 2017 Bit of a departure for me... before you think I've gone all "Fifty Shades of Grey", the whole poem is metaphorical.

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Date: 5/24/2017 2:39:00 PM
Irrespective of who/what this metaphorical daughter is, you have written a very expressive and passionate poem, John, in the process appealing to all the senses. ~ Regards // paul
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John Michaels
Date: 5/26/2017 8:39:00 AM
Thank you so much, Paul. As I mentioned at the bottom of my poem, it's not my usual style, so am pleased it seems to be well-received. Regards, John.
Date: 5/22/2017 6:15:00 PM
Hmm, to me it's the ocean. In love with the ocean. But I say that knowing nothing about the mythology of Poseidon's daughter. Great job with this one, John. Did I come close with my interpretation. The ocean does belong to everybody (if we would stop abusing it!)
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John Michaels
Date: 5/23/2017 1:24:00 AM
Yep, that's it - well done! It does go a little deeper than that: the declarations of love, the seduction and the consummation (for want of a better word!) are all rooted in reality... the mystery continues!! Thanks for your kind comments. Regards, John.
Date: 5/20/2017 1:20:00 PM
Hello John. You most certainly did go fifty shades of grey (lol). This entry is very much alive and expressive. It is one that must be read out loud with emphasis yet slowly and with pauses. May I say you delivered a marvelous ending to match your thoughts entirely. Well done in its entirety. You did Free Verse proud.
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John Michaels
Date: 5/20/2017 3:11:00 PM
Thank you for your very kind comments, Lisa. The ending underwent numerous changes and many re-writes, but am happy with the finished product so am pleased you enjoyed it! Hopefully you picked up on one of the metaphorical themes in amongst the - apparent - sauciness! All the best, John.

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