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Bittersweet
Sweets for the not so sweet
Need a treat
Been far too long since I indulged
I don't mean sweets to eat
Or fine meat
Some secrets are best not divulged
Not talking 'bout candy
I buy that
I know you're thinking I mean sex
Some may think that's dandy
It's old hat
When done it only serves to vex
It's not a sugar'd treat
It's not wine
Nor to indulge the fleshly need
It's nothing one can eat
It feels fine
I need my spirit to be freed
~Helena~
Helena's Note:
It's a difficult thing to feel free to truly express oneself, even among those calling themselves "creative spirits." When I first started blogging, I was ever so sure that I would find a vast community of free thinkers, especially among the bleeding hearts and artists. Overall, I've found quite the opposite to be true. Artistic types and so-called liberal thinkers are just as likely to pick apart and criticize those who don't fit the mold as the "normal" person.
Often my only port in the storm of navigating life while mentally ill has been the venues for expression provided by Team Netherworld. I would just like to take this moment to thank our founder, Cie Cheesemeister, for opening this space to freaks like me.
This is a refreshing alternative take on sweet treats. It hints at secrets and holds me intrigued.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I wasn't quite sure what I was doing--in fact, I originally intended to write a simple poem about eating sweet treats. But it ended up this way!
Deleteohhh, my heart. Your final line says so much!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem! I felt like my eyes were being led down the page as I wondered what the sweet could be.
ReplyDeleteI like the twist it takes. It's almost like a roller coaster that's unsure where it's headed. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteS. Elle Cameron
Reading your reply to the comment above, I have to say I'm glad that you allowed your muse to take the poem where it wanted to go. I really like the mystery in your words. Nice job!
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