Right There

Right there, where I dared a step further,

Driven by intrigue,

Alas I met murder

 

Drawn to the plush of her lips,

Supple and red,

Her eyes negotiating for a kiss  

 

Unwise, and in lust, I indulge the fair dame,

Who spoke a foreign tongue,

As she whispered her name

 

Left with the sting of warm breath,

From her delicate words,

“Mon Cheri, I hunger only for you, I confess”

 

Right there, she took hold of my soul to condemn,

Stoked by the fire of her gaze,

Unabated, I gave way to all sin

 

Those lips, to yet again taste, I’d face despair,

Plummet to my knees,

For the scent of her hair, desperate to ensnare

 

I thrust into the lush mist of the night,

Down a narrow alleyway

Tangled in the mirage of her thighs

 

Imagining the sighs, that she’ll plea in ecstasy,

She indeed would get her fill,

The mere thrill was killing me

 

Right there, where I chose the lure of flesh,

At the expense of life itself,

I gave her my love, which she repaid me with death

Reviews

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A most guiding and relative piece, magical in it's execution but practical in deliverance, well done, good read.

[Cris Roley]

Reminds me of John Keats' La Belle Dam Sans Merci! "Oh what could ail thee knight at arms, alone and palely loitering' In your own words and experience of course. Well done.

[rudelizard]

Thank you Cris. I just read La Belle Dame Sans Merci based on your review. What a beautiful piece and inspiration to keep writing. Thanks again!

[Jamestown]

I could most definitely feel the emotions in this piece my friend!
well written and expressed!
Thanks for sharing...

[rudelizard]

Thank you James! Appreciate your kind words, always.

[alifeacoustic]

a true tale of the femme fatale. She certainly got your soul. Nicely written. It had the feel of black and white, with sad and sorrowful sax playing out the soundtrack. Thanks for sharing.

[rudelizard]

Yes, indeed. I've met her several times it seems. lol... Thank you for the kind words and I agree with your idea of a soundtrack.

[Hiroshi Masters]

It's a cool poem and very lustful.. Loved this poem!

[rudelizard]

Thank you Hiroshi! Glad you liked it.