The Lover

As I lay up treasures in the summer of my youth.
Counting coup on censure, random acts uncouth.
Defenseless maidens hover,
searching for the lover
they find not in me, neither compassion nor truth.

Forbid me not to boast my many conquests done.
The bragging rights mount as I subdue one by one.
In lonely solitude they weep.
Dreams fade, they cannot sleep,
wasting their gift on a fly by night just out for fun.

While I make no promises which I can not fulfill.
They expect to interject a language of love at will. 
A mental walk to the alter,
then afterwards they falter.
When any hopes for further cohabitation I kill.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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La France Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 3:42 PM
I love the repeating refrain, just lovely, best of luck in the contest.. love constance
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June 19, 2010 at 8:06 PM
good one, good luck in the contest!
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June 19, 2010 at 7:18 PM
enjoyed this one, good luck on the contest...P.D.
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June 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Very nice quatern-Good Luck in the contest!~Tirzah~
Kendrick Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 4:48 AM
Interesting thoughts that you have penned in this one..Sounds like one to be in the winner's circle..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
Mehta Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 3:45 AM
A wonderful entry in the contest with a perfect Quatern
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