Want
In the beginning there was a word
and all things came from that word
for if it wasn't for the word
a name couldn't be
and without a name you would starve
cause if you want something
you would have to name it
now the words name everything
so everything is wanted
but not all could be gained
want
a word that named an urge
a feeling
a desire to obtain
want
a word if said repeatedly
would sound closely to the mechanism
that was used to awaken Frankenstein's monster
the course of electricity trying to power up a machine
it will give life
hopefully
a pulsating rhythm
when it was realized
that not all wants could be had
more words gave names to feelings
the feelings of not being able to get what you want
annoyance
frustration
anger
sadness
but
along with not being able to get the things that we wanted
there were still the moments when we did gain our wants
and if it wasn't for the moments of not being able
we probably couldn't name so simply
on the receptiveness of when we did
excitement
pleasure
happiness
more words were given to name
a want that was given up on or seemed impossible to reach
were gained by a thriving sensation
an urge to hold
a desire to not stop
patience
motivation
pride
achieve
but then
another realization occurred
there were those that noticed
even if some of the wants were not gained
it wasn't as important
or filling
when someone would rest
wake up and feel refreshed
eat
relieving the pain
that came from our bellies
and dizziness from our heads
feeling most satisfied when done
or
when a great sadness came upon
and nothing could be done for it
and the only thing that would come out was a liquid
a salty substance
which expelled from our eyes
tears
when over
gave
relief
calm
but
in the moment the word was going to be uttered
announced
known
a great want swept over
to look at another person
to touch another person
to use one's mouth on a others mouth
attraction
a build up of heat that asks for a connection
and that's when confusion spoke
if this is only in the category of want..
why is it so
so
urgent
a requirement
a necessity
a...
need
truly not fully understood
the difference between want and need
when it comes to that fast paced heartbeat
rush of blood to vessels
that rise and throb..
the twitch of fingers trying to grab
the constant contact of dilated depths
want want want want
the machine is at high voltage
want want want want
a power meter full
and the monster comes to life
but
could you live only full on wants?
oh the monster
it's alive
Copyright © Jessica Arteaga | Year Posted 2013
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