Love From a Leper
It manifests,
deep within the vulnerable parts.
And pollutes,
what once was pure.
Think the black plague,
in Europe.
Think Barry Bonds,
in baseball.
Think the First Amendment,
in school.
Think no smoking,
in bars.
It festers,
within the hearts chambers.
And dilutes,
what once was strong resolve.
Think one potato chip,
opposed to finishing the bag.
Think one drink,
when the night’s still young.
Think of touching,
without tasting.
Think of tasting,
without swallowing.
It’s parasitic in nature,
what it touches it devours.
It’s metabolic synthesis,
in a neat and rotting parcel.
It’s torn flesh,
beginning to heal.
It’s medicinally applicable,
when attempting to feel.
It has the ability to make you stronger.
The ability to make you whole.
It has the capability,
to repair what past love’s stole.
An infection of the truly divine,
decaying and complicated kind.
All my L3per Love.
Comments
there is a delicious and poignant thorny rose about this piece, it would seem nothing is ever straight forward, and would we really want it to be. As for heal, for me it is about integrating the pain….and some pain will throb always. I look forward to reading more by you
Lisa, I couldn’t have said it better. Integrating the pain, that’s prophetic, you definitely need to write a piece including that. Your words are completely appreciated, later today I am going to go take another look at your page. I know I enjoyed it before, but it seems there is never enough time. Thank You.
– Edibl3leper
applause
Applause? That’s a first. Mega Awesome. XOXO
– Edibl3leper
The complicated patterns that love makes…… it could simply be called Escher connections in life me thinks
TRULY! I love Escher, who doesn’t though. Thank you.
– Edibl3leper
Fantastic lines all of them but I love
An infection of the truly divine
I think it is everything, nothing else is more euphoric or more painful but without it there is nothing and this big ball spins a world of walking dead, or blissful dreamers however one might choose to view it.. Another heartfelt write.
And another completely appreciated comment that is so complimentary because it too is heartfelt. Thank You.
– Edibl3leper
Absolutely stunning write! I am gobsmacked!
My sincerest appreciation Betty, thank you for taking the time to view my work.
– Edibl3leper
Further excellent writing, straightfoward and, for me, sensitively engaging
I love seeing your avatar in the line up, puts a smile on my face. Thank you.
– Edibl3leper
how did I miss this? I feel somewhat ‘infected’ by you. your writing is the kind that really gets under the skin. wow, speechless. no, actually, I could write an awful lot…but you are right, there is never enough time. bravo! profound words that will linger. I do believe all your writing is such, it is your awesome and unique style. I am a fan, shar xoxoxoxxooxxoxo
Sharrrrrr, stop, you’ll have me an ego maniac before too long lol No seriously I appreciate such host comments, they make me feel visible and dynamic. I cannot say thank you enough.
– Edibl3leper
An infection of the truly divine…..a double edge sword that cuts and heals in one continuous swing…..amazing perspective you have, one that tilts the head and unsteadies the heart enough to look at things with a different slant….just the way I like it. Great work E3L.
Shucks cosimopiro, with enough comments of this caliber, I’ll never need to fish for a compliment ever again. My sincerest thanks. (-:
– Edibl3leper
great write….awesome…
Thank you for your view, time and kind words. They do not fall on deaf ears. if you need proof, the smile I hold from ear to ear should do it lol
– Edibl3leper
Hi, you certainly are a wonderful writer, I enjoyed reading your poem..so much feeling you have put into it..thank you for your thoughts…
Sherri:):)
I must thank you for yours as well. This community is comprised of so many wonderful writers and artists, I am honored just to be amongst you.
– Edibl3leper