Still Seeking

Darwin says we will forever seek.

Constantly looking

past the face

and beyond,

hoping

something else

will come along.

Something better,

more fulfilling, more exciting,

younger perhaps,

sexier, more independent

and definitely

sexually liberated.

Restless for the chase,

for the big game hunt

to continue.

Locking stares

grasping at glances,

ready to leave half

gnawed carcasses

to rot

in favour

of fresh meat.

Perhaps there will

be a feast

of warmer flesh

or simply

only starvation

in the parched

wilderness

to show

for all

the trouble.

 

23/05/19

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Here in the USA. Always wanting more. Greed steal our vision to see what we truly need. I liked the want of the poem and the honest ending. A poem for thought. Allow the reader to ponder their needs. Thank you John for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Coyote John for a well considered review.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of how many of us were in our youth, although some carry it with them through adulthood....love the chase...the challenge...but then once we have found that person loves us back...we win...then we get bored and decide we need the next challenge, leaving dead, bleeding hearts to be ravaged by the scavengers.
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes I think that can be the case Jacob but not surprising if you are a Darwinist. Many thanks.

[Chris Shaw]

Strong metaphor here John. A bit more Darwin today. You certainly have him on your mind. Good luck with your hunting. Those half gnawed carcasses weren't a pretty sight. Good free verse read that I'm sure some will relate to.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I guess I struggle with the religion, chains of societal policing and sometimes Darwin makes sense. Thanks Chris. Seems the hack is sorted.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to hear. It's taken a while.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Lucky for moi I have been busy or out most of the afternoon. Let us hope it is the end of matters but I don't think so as the site is far from secure.

[Chris Shaw]

First time I have come across it since I have been on the site. A year now. Fingers crossed.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes me too and I have been around since 2011!