The Spoils and Sweetness of Passion

It overwhelms us
Passion is impulsive and possessing
Passion is reckless, yet it's benevolent at the same time
When passion ripens like sweet fruit it's love; but, when it's like bitter poison it's hate

Between love and hate
There appears to be a big difference 
But, there's no difference they're the same in every single way
The method in the way that they're used is what makes the feign contrast seem to exist

Passion is a thriving garden
That is flourishing with life and beauty that is ambient 
Passion is a cemetery 
Filled with agony and covered in dried roses and briars

It will consume us
Will it make us vulnerable or weak?
How will we use our medium passion; will it be belligerent or peaceful?
Love and hate is a part of something we don't understand, will it kill or save us?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Andresen Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 12:24 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in Giorgio A.V. contest !!! - A well written poem, Trevor. - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Barnett Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 1:35 PM
Thank you very much Anne, and you have a lovely weekend yourself!
A  Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Trevor, nice win.............SKAT
Barnett Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 1:34 PM
Skat, as always thank you very much!
Mehta Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Very impressive poem. Congrats on the win, trevor
Barnett Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 1:34 PM
Your comments are always appreciated Dr. Ram Metha! Thanks for stopping by!
Kayode Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Congrats Trevor on the win . A brilliant one indeed.
Barnett Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Thank you very much Kayode! Thanks for the comment!
Williams Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Trevor it comes in many forms and guises, the trick is to know the real love...David
Barnett Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 10:27 PM
Thats is true, but it's also important to be able know the difference when it comes to our own selves. Some times the passion can make us act irrationally, or for the better it can make us noble.
Pettit Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 12:14 AM
Sometimes, there is a thin line between love and hate. A love one minute can easily become hate the next. You have an interesting write.
Barnett Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 12:32 AM
Thank you very much Robert I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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