Self Inflicted

Should I allow my mind to rove
I may be taken aback somehow
remembering forbidden love
induced by guilt I so feel now

reflecting back on cotton threads    
tossing neath the weight of skin
sweat pouring from the brow
absorbed in heaven we in sin

remembering the night of you
cherished no strings that bind
we belonged to us alone 
a secluded world left behind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Ward Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 1:13 AM
"A secluded world left behind" would be even better as "a secluded world we left behind" to give the extra syllable it needs to scan well, and which would also highlight the importance of the couple to the poem's whole. Julia, xx
Konos Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 6:37 AM
You're right as always Julia....thanks....
Hunjeri Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 9:44 PM
Very romantic Judy. I enjoyed this write:-)
Konos Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 11:42 PM
thank you njeri....I like your name... unusual ...very nice...
Allison Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 11:53 AM
oooh Judy a great sensual write my friend:-) hugs Jan xx7
Konos Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 2:17 PM
Yeah...its about 3 steps past hullabaloo....thanks for stopping by
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