Under My Skin

oh man Duende how well I know the poets spell.. captivating write..

love Crim

Thank you so much for your comment, dear Crim  

I'ts an addictive spell, for sure...  

I'm glad you thought this write was captivating, that means a lot to me!  

Love, Duende

You use your small collection of words very powerfully here.  You did not need anything more to convey what you're saying.  The ache appears in ink upon the page.  Beautifully written, little sister  :)
Willow

I'm so glad you think this is powerful!  

I worked on this piece for a long time... constantly thinking it needs more, it's not finished, but at one point I thought: it's enough!  

I really appreciate your words... thank you so much, dear sister :-)

Another great poem 😁
I feel the hurt in the words

Hugs for you 🤗

Thank you so much for your comment, my friend!  

If someone can feel it, it's good :-)  

Hugs back...

tiny gods, i feel this marrow deep
the ache in these verses is tangible
you've done a sterling job here
& the straightforward delivery really works

thank you for sharing
xo

Wow... that's such an amazing comment!  

That you could feel my ache is the biggest compliment you can give me!  
I'm so glad to hear you think the delivery works :-)  

Thank you so much!

Dear Duende...splendid ink my friend....between the words you have impeccably chosen while coupled with this perfect image...Brava!!!

xoxo Taryn

Thank you so much for your words, dear Taryn!  

You make me smile big time by calling this splendid :-)  

I really appreciate your feedback and brava!  

Love, Duende

This is utterly captivating from start to finish. I love it, especially the ending.

Thank you so much for your comment, dear Eswaller  

I'm so glad to hear you love this one and thought it to be captivating!

one of your best to date Duende! you've captured with such apparent ease the intangible entity, the essence of Love! I like this one for it's clear delivery, it is indeed one of the most amazing pieces I've seen here. Congratulations on an awesome job.

One of the most amazing pieces you've seen here? Seriously?  

That's such a huge compliment... I can't ask for more :-)  

Thank you so much for your comment, dear friend!

Simple, but beautiful. I can relate. Kinda. I'd like to forget, but, on the other hand, I've made such beautiful memories. It's quite the conundrum.

Of course I don't want to forget the beautiful memories, but some days...  

Thank you so much for your comment, my friend!

I know the depths of these words. You captured every portion so very well.
The addiction is a real one indeed. A difficult one to breakaway from.
Exceptional ink.

It is indeed difficult to break away from... some people are addictive!  

Thank you so much for your comment...

"You're the drug that works"
captured it Duende

That was one of my favorite lines :-)  

Thank you so much for your comment, Whale!

I can the lyric to that song, "under my skin" as "tumbled down" into
the depths of your soul n felt it's hurt... Exceptional ink my dear :)

That's such an amazing comment... thank you so much, dear!  

That you could feel my words, means a lot to me...

Very good write small and powerful great stuff

Thank you so much for your comment, Cheesa!  

Much appreciated :-)

So many good lines in this piece but the one that did it for me was: "The truth that hurts." Wow that line says so much without saying much. Really enjoyed the flow & the way this read engaged me.

Thank you so much for your comment!  

I'm glad you enjoyed the flow and that this read engaged you! It means a lot to me that you mention that line, I thought it was the best way to end this poem...  

I believe this is our first encounter... welcome :-)

Beautifully done, Duende! Been there, done that, got the t-shirt to prove it!  Although I did manage to peel back my skin and remove what rested beneath. Sometimes it's hard to remove something that was once beautiful to you...

Dear Rain, always nice to see you on my page :-)  

Some people are more difficult to remove and I am grateful for the beautiful things we shared, but some days it just hits me...  

Thank you so much for your words, I really appreciate them!

Beautiful but painful write D... I can really relate to this deep in your stomach aching feeling that won't go away when you think of that someone who buried themself deeply under your skin ♡♡♡

FC
💜

I'm not surprised you can relate to this piece...  

That aching feeling is slowly lessening, but some days (well, you know)  

Thank you so much for your comment!

I absolutely love your writing style and this poem in particular really resonates with me. I hope you're doing well, I relate to your pain on so many levels.
"my dangerous distraction
my insane satisfaction
my fatal attraction"

Wonderful^^

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment, Eclipse!  

I'm doing oké, but some days are tougher than others,  
some people will always stay in your heart, I think!  

I'm glad to hear you love my writing style :-)

well done
I've know this feeling in my heart, and in mind like there is no escape.. and you captured that beautifully

That's such a beautiful comment... thank you so much!

Beautiful...The draw is deeper than our control...Thanks for sharing

Thank you so much for your comment and welcome on my page :-)

This is beautifully written ,

Thank you so much for you comment and welcome on my page :-)

You write beautifully. Want to get married? :)

Now that's a smile inducing comment... thank you so much!

Wow Duende....what an awesome ink.....so beautiful and tender......I'm speechless.....luving this.....purple luv & hugs xo :)

Thank you so much for your comment, dear flower!  

I'm so glad you love this one... that means a lot to me :-)  

Love, Duende

Duende.. Brilliant, and passionate ink.. really love your flow, and your rhymes.. nicely done.. love, and respect..



Dave

This poem means a lot to me and so does your comment! Now and then I like to add some rhyme in a poem and I'm really happy that you like that... thank you so much, Dave

Ah yes, a unworkable relationship yet he does to you that which thrills you.
He pushes the button no one else has found
unleashes a flood of endorphins
as he throws you to the ground
you lay there picking out the gravel
as you watch him walk away
knowing you'll knock on his door
to be thrilled and dist another day

"He pushes the button no one else has found" > exactly that!!!

Some relationships are dangerous and addictive, but my mind is strong!

Thank you so much for your extensive comment, I really appreciate it...

Touching feelings while going through words, I wished if I was the composer of such nice words.
Keep on bleeding your pen.

Wow... that's such an amazing thing to say!  

Thank you so much for your comment and welcome on my page :-)

in too deep;
feel the conflict, it's in the drug...

It definitely is... some (wo)men are addictive...  

Thank you so much for your comment, John, I appreciate it!

Brilliant write!

Thank you so much for your comment and welcome to my page :-)

This poem reminds me of a quote by Henry Miller, one of my faves. Just thought I would share it with you:

"Well, I'll take these pages and move on. Things are happening elsewhere. Things are always happening. It seems wherever I go there is drama. People are like lice - they get under your skin and bury themselves there. You scratch and scratch until the blood comes, but you can't get permanently deloused. Everywhere I go people are making a mess of their lives. Everyone has his private tragedy. It's in the blood now - misfortune, ennui, grief, suicide. The atmosphere is saturated with disaster, frustration, futility. Scratch and scratch, until there's no skin left. However, the effect upon me is exhilarating. Instead of being discouraged or depressed, I enjoy it. I am crying for more and more disasters, for bigger calamities, grander failures. I want the whole world to be out of whack, I want every one to scratch himself to death."

Lovely read. Thank you.

Thank you so much for sharing! I can understand why my poem made you think of that quote... I never heard of it, but I love it! That last line is amazing :-)  

Thank you also for taking the time to read and comment, I really appreciate it!

'You're the drug that works and the truth that hurts' oh how I can relate to this. I love your work. Thank you so much for sharing.

That is so sweet of you to say... thank you for your lovely words and your comment, they are greatly appreciated!

It's a terrible thing to be haunted by a kiss, the feel of their lips, the shape of their body moulded in our arms, the weight imprinted into our core... every new kiss, every embrace, everybody that follows feels inferior and awkward to begin... great poem, Duende... I could feel it.

That you could feel my words is the greatest compliment you can give me!  

It is indeed a terrible feeling, one you described to a tee! During the offs (it was an on and off situation) there were others... only a few, but enough to realize it's not for me. Since the chapter is closed for good, there hasn't been another (I came out pretty shattered)  

Thank you so much, Alexander, for taking the time to read and leave an amazing comment!

I have found two poems today that require me to say DAMN THAT'S AWESOME......I don't even know what to say.

Epic


Ben

You blew me away with your comment... kinda speechless myself as well now...  

Thank you so much Ben, it truly means a lot to me!!!

I think many of us have that someone we'd like to forget, at least for a while. There's nothing quite like that feeling of having someone under your skin, the way it makes it feel too tight on your frame.

This made me think of a different song than the one you've linked to: Heather Nova, Blood of Me — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Rq8wbHjI4

Thank you so much for your comment and the song, paperstains!    
 
There is indeed nothing like that feeling... it's torture (at least, to me) to have someone on your mind day and night, knowing it's over... the "fear" of never finding another love like that...

I do not remember what I wanted to say here, but I enjoyed the poem.

That happens to me too! Thank you for leaving a comment and adding it to your reading list... means a lot!