Tempting Pot of Desire

Red lips, the perfect simmer in her hips, 
A pot of desire seasoned just right,
the malt vinegar to my fish and chips.
I had Coke at home, I wanted a Sprite.

I lifted the lid, stuck one finger in
the sizzling gooey layers steaming
with sticky sin, but what to my chagrin, 
The absent aftertaste had no meaning.

I searched for fullness, but not satisfied
and still feel a rumble deep down below,
I need to eat with my heart—not my eyes,
but temptation’s a sly cook, apropos.

His recipe for lust grew from the root; 
you know, it’s in our blood to eat the fruit

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/9/2010 7:32:00 PM
AHA, great metaphor you have here, Mike, A really nice poem that I much enjoyed. COngratualtions on this clever piece.Luv, Andrea
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Date: 11/9/2010 2:44:00 PM
Many congratulations Mike on your win in Thvia's contest with this delightful poetry, well deserved >> James :)
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Date: 11/9/2010 10:17:00 AM
Catchy last two line, Mike. Congratulations on your win. Agape, Moses
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Date: 11/9/2010 5:01:00 AM
Super congrats Mike on your winning poem in the devil made me do it contest with this brilliant piece for an entry.. enjoy another top win with lots of luv...
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Date: 11/8/2010 7:02:00 PM
Congratulations Mike on your win with this great sonnet. Love, Joyce
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Date: 10/8/2010 11:11:00 AM
I have enjoyed reading your poetry today Mike. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/7/2010 6:06:00 PM
sounds like a real bad day...life changing!~
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Date: 10/7/2010 4:00:00 PM
Don't think so..Interesting thoughts penned..Sara
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