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Stolen Moments (Revised)

You may paint me scarlet or call me a harlot!
Crown me with infidelity, if you must!
Do I feel any guilt, turning away from you?
No, not in the least! I feel so incomplete!
But you knew of my first love, didn’t you?
I am a song that was already sung!
How I need my stolen moments
Without them I feel so lost!

You know the depth of this love I feel
How this essence feeds my soul!
So many times I have consumed bitter poison
I should have died, but for my love,
Who fought to keep my sanity
And drove the demons away
How I need my stolen moments
Without them I feel so lost!

But, you’ve known this all along. It was never hid from you!
Yet you pursue me with such diligence
Attempts to dissuade you shatter and fail!
A typical stalker, you refuse to give it up
I’d drop you today! If there was any chance I could
With your nagging persistence, you always interrupt!
How I need my stolen moments
Without them I feel so lost!

Forgive me, but I must escape
There can be no more delay
This sweet addiction is so very real
Sucks me in like the air I breathe
My love for poetry is endless and this you'll have to accept
When I lie as stone, already forgotten, you'd only leave a wreath
While my love and I'll live forever, throughout time and space
So you see, I must have my stolen moments
Without them I would be no more!

*Still venting about the obligations that constantly encroach on "my" time. Bet you thought
this was something "juicy" huh?!! lol.. No, just about poetry. Love, Audrey

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Joy Wellington

Date: 10/24/2010 2:58:00 AM

Ha Haaa!!! Someone else knows what I feel. I was in Jamaica for a few days with my daughter and granddaughter, also got a never-to-be-forgotten moment with my son and while there I tried to write, but the moments were stolen, as my sweet granddaughter claims my every sleeping and waking moments. I can really relate to this your words. Great write and yes, I thought some juicy info was coming my way. Luv n blessings. Joy (Jew)

Daver Austin

Date: 10/20/2010 3:40:00 PM

Poetry? Yes! And music is also a jealous mistress. This, a real fine poem. Love, Dave

Anthony Beesley

Date: 10/20/2010 2:03:00 PM

reminds me of gone with the wind

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/20/2010 12:35:00 PM

I love the explanation at the end!!! Makes me laugh and agree....yes indeed...this can be a wild addiction!! Well done, Audrey!!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/20/2010 11:11:00 AM

Good afternoon Audrey. The weekend and half this week are gone and this is the first I have had a chance to read. Had so much drama in my life. Really feeling good reading poetry today. Glad yours was among them. Love, Carol

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/20/2010 5:57:00 AM

hehe, your footnote made me laugh Audrey.. Then you tell me to stop writing my "hot" poems? :) thanks for the laughs.. My time seems limited too these days :) Love Wilma

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/20/2010 5:42:00 AM

good one!! had me going there!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/19/2010 6:39:00 PM

Actually, I really did catch on to exactly what you were trying to say, Audrey. That's one of the things I love about your poetry. I understand it!! And everyone can relate to this message. There are times when you need space and people just won't let you have it. John's comment below is very interesting! Great poem, dear. Love, Carolyn

John Freeman

Date: 10/19/2010 5:56:00 PM

Very good venting about poetry Audrey. By the scarlet harlot line I would say your have read the 17th chapter of the book of Revelation. Did you know "Scarlet Harlot " is describing our greed laden economy and government? Smile. gaape, Moses