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Date: Dec 03, 2023

Contest Name: Pick a Title Volume 40

Contest Sponser: Edward Ibeh

 

 

The Vanity of Pleasure

The Vanity of Pleasure 

Temptation tingles
I was confused by my desire
I believed the sensual was transcendent 
Rising as I did on the waves of want
Seduced by skin
a wanton whisper
A Goddess wrapped in cellophane 

Eyes that made me weak in my knees
Feather soft fingertips 
Sweet supple lips
Screams of delight
Slipping into tunnels tight
A train on a fast track
Her beneath me on her back

She fed my erupting ego
Made me feel like a man
I was less somehow
but more than my awkward self
First time fast
Captivated by her cyclone power

An attraction distraction
One that could never fulfil
Like trying to extract happy from a pill
My vanity insanity 
exercising of my free will
Her name not known
Me just a bit part in her play
The 17 year old kid
That pleasure whisked away.
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December 17, 2023 at 3:25 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Lamoureux Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 5:48 AM
Thanks.
Alex Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 7:21 PM
"waves of want", "A Goddess wrapped in cellophane", "Like trying to extract happy from a pill" - Powerful expressions. Congratulations!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 5:48 AM
Much appreciated.
Poet Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 6:01 AM
This exemplary probe fully explores the intricacies of the lifestyle, shedding light on our inherent trend to yield to enticement and the results that grow clear during our formative years. Hearty congratulations on your well-deserved win
Lamoureux Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 6:07 AM
Thanks my friend.
Ibeh Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 4:56 AM
What a masterfully crafted piece, Richard:-) It's a pleasant surprise to see you here! Congratulations on your win in my contest!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 6:08 AM
Thanks for selecting my poem. I am enjoying the entries to your contest. Blessings Richard.
Kauffman Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM
Another poem that delves into learning experiences from your masterful pen, Richard, playing with the concepts of pleasure and regret so skillfully written with dynamic images and phrasing. I am so glad I found your poem. It is sensual and emotive. Thank you! Blessings!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 12:51 PM
I’m pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for the visit.
Empress Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 9:39 AM
Very creative rhymes and rhythm to your brilliant write: i love the flow of your storytelling and how subtly and poetically you’ve also played with words espoused the happy pill line was clever. Temptations can be distractions and you’ve written so well on this theme. Pleasure reading. BOL for the contest
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 11:49 AM
I’m pleased you enjoyed this poem. Thanks for taking time to read and comment.
One Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 7:26 AM
An excellent take on this theme.. we have a lot of things from the age of 17 that are a result of temptation..
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 7:39 PM
I was 17 w/my 1st son, he's 47 now, mom just left her hospital rm when I did mom's routine of counting, toes, eyes, etc., and I didn't know she was up, she said, "OMG you are so 17--he's yours give it a rest!" (she's 21), "Babe, I was just doin'...oh forget it," That my friends became the normal length of future gabbage written in stoned.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 8:07 PM
You were smarter than I was. Fortunately she didn’t become pregnant.
One Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 12:42 PM
when i was 17 I dated a 28 year old briefly, but I did not let her sleep with me.. was difficult, but i was too afraid she would get pregnant!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 7:28 AM
Indeed. My temptation was a 23 year old hairdresser.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 7:24 AM
I enjoyed your write/story. Good Luck... Have a wonderful day..................
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Thanks for reading and commenting.
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