Dusk

A short piece about lust.

break the ice

shake the dust

off this rose

beginning to rust.

seize it up 

and  hold it tight 

for our time 

is running short.

i see this love

is but a flame 

smoldering on the surface

and seething beneath, 

the final grains of sand 

are destined to fall

as will we.

do not hesitate 

to pick these petals 

do not guess,

believe;

break the ice

shake the dust

take my rose

before dusk.

Author's Note

Ignore the typos.

Reviews

[CaroleGK]

Why? What message you want share about your post?

[Rachel Creed]

Message: Don't hesitate to love one another, for tomorrow is not a promise.

[cloud]

Lust is a basic need fulfilled by passion. This speaks of that passion in a way that pulls in the erotic depth and makes it clear. That kind of flame can heat anyone's soul who is so fortunate.

[Rachel Creed]

Which is a major theme of Romeo and Juliet in my opinion.