If you could grasp
My innuendo
Would we
Lie down together
Captive in
The licentious swell
Of our undressed egos
*
If you understood
The fragility
Of my trust
Would you seek
Favor over sentiment?
*
If I heeded the rumors
Would I turn away
Before your impropriety
Deadened my spirit?
Or would I cast
My thirsting heart
Piecemeal
Into the sediment?
mindlovemisery 
Great words, fabulous imagery.
Thank you =)
intriguing piece…the middle section for me…the fragility of trust….seeking just favor in that regard only errodes it further…..lots of feeling in this one…
Thank you very much Brian
Good questions, especially if you believe what you hear. I was so hoping the last stanza would give two a chance, but there the choice is either turning away or throwing the heart into the “sidiment”–actually, though, sediment could be like Mother Earth herself and not the dirt of my first impression. Whichever way you’ll have it, the language and rhythm of this poem are passionate..
Thank you kindly Susan for your deeply considered response
Very nice indeedy, love the poem and the images.
Laurie.
Thanks Laurie =)
I love this one! The artwork is a perfect complement.
Thanks Sara!
Dark, intriguing, and seductive.
=) Thanks