The Parasite

They kissed, and kissed again
'neath the mistletoe like snow...
love stifled,did not grow,
so bittersweet,her lasting refrain...
her swain,she did not see again.

this quintain inspired by Debbie's poem ' ...a bittersweet vine' presented as a 'conceit' of her 
theme from nature
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 6:07 PM
enjoyed
Sweetheart Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Very good interpretation of Debbie's poem ... enjoyed .. special words to think about with your title so unique... happy weekend.. with luv..
Dietrich Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Great job with this. Congratulations, Brian!
Brown Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 5:22 AM
(Giant) Congratulations Brian on your win in Deborah Guzzi's contest "Critcise Me". Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Congratulations Brian on your seventh place. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 6:00 AM
Wow!! I truly loved reading your words this morning Brian. Thank you for your comments on my poetry. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 4:27 AM
Good luck in the contest with this excellent write..I bet she is still wondering why did he leave..Keep up the good work..Sara
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July 28, 2010 at 9:50 AM
What a tittle Brian S., you have your self a lovely day..Enjoyed your poem.-LeeAnn
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