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Not just physical
Love...
Is not just physical.
Lust...
Is just physical.
How to tell the difference is a lesson I have yet to be taught
But one day someone will show me love...
And that person I await
Thank you notes written all over my skin
My gratitude already rolling off my tongue
Hoping it travels to wherever he might be
Maybe in Africa already asleep...
Or California just waiting for me.
He will prove to me that he can crave my body...
But protect my heart too.
We can yearn for the electricity surging through our fingertips
And still hold eachother when we cry
There can by physicality in love...
but there's more.
I know the difference between love and lust.
But for some reason
I keep mixing them up like
"Then"
And
"Than"
Things he said like
"well if you loved me than you should want too..."
Or
"I thought you cared more than that."
Guilt trips making me feel bad
For questioning his so called love
So I give myself over
Letting him take control of a body I once called mine
So tell me
How do I know?
Love or lust...
Betrayal or trust.
And when will you tell me?
I don't know how long I can go
Trying then failing
Flying then falling
But I can't ask you this
When you're a world away
Maybe we've already met
Maybe not yet...
But for now I guess
all I can really ask of you
Is to just...
find me soon...
Is not just physical.
Lust...
Is just physical.
How to tell the difference is a lesson I have yet to be taught
But one day someone will show me love...
And that person I await
Thank you notes written all over my skin
My gratitude already rolling off my tongue
Hoping it travels to wherever he might be
Maybe in Africa already asleep...
Or California just waiting for me.
He will prove to me that he can crave my body...
But protect my heart too.
We can yearn for the electricity surging through our fingertips
And still hold eachother when we cry
There can by physicality in love...
but there's more.
I know the difference between love and lust.
But for some reason
I keep mixing them up like
"Then"
And
"Than"
Things he said like
"well if you loved me than you should want too..."
Or
"I thought you cared more than that."
Guilt trips making me feel bad
For questioning his so called love
So I give myself over
Letting him take control of a body I once called mine
So tell me
How do I know?
Love or lust...
Betrayal or trust.
And when will you tell me?
I don't know how long I can go
Trying then failing
Flying then falling
But I can't ask you this
When you're a world away
Maybe we've already met
Maybe not yet...
But for now I guess
all I can really ask of you
Is to just...
find me soon...
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Re. Not just physical
30th Sep 2017 1:17am
To explain the photo...
This is a picture of two people who, I believe, are truly in love. And the third person on top of them... That's me! It's just kinda a personal photo that felt right for this.
This is a picture of two people who, I believe, are truly in love. And the third person on top of them... That's me! It's just kinda a personal photo that felt right for this.
Re. Not just physical
30th Sep 2017 1:19am
I truly love how you write...you're far beyond your years sweetheart, n ur talent is undeniable...
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30th Sep 2017 1:21am
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Anonymous
30th Sep 2017 2:20am
So true .
Well done
Well done
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30th Sep 2017 2:22am
Re. Not just physical
A good look into the eyes of deception. Then and than are easy compared to love and lust... but anyone who says "well if you loved me then you should want too..." has no idea what love is. He's laying a guilt trip on you because like you said to me, love is not about sex... infatuation is a trick of the mind, wanting does not mean giving. Guys know that passion can blur the line between love and lust until you think they are the same.
J
J
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30th Sep 2017 5:18pm
Sorry, just got around to responding. This is very true. Infatuation is very deceitful. It runs through your mind and the crazy teenage hormones convince you that you're in love. Sadly... I've been fooled many times.
Re. Not just physical
30th Sep 2017 10:32pm
Nicely written!! I keep mixing love and lust also. I find it hard to differenciate at times.
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30th Sep 2017 11:13pm
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30th Sep 2017 11:39pm
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Re. Not just physical
2nd Oct 2017 00:34am
your gift is thoroughly apparent
and this is a very original approach to that age old dilemma
i just feel a ways about enjoying a beautifully written poem
with such yearning and sadness attached to it..
and this is a very original approach to that age old dilemma
i just feel a ways about enjoying a beautifully written poem
with such yearning and sadness attached to it..
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2nd Oct 2017 3:38am
Thank you! There is definitely a yearning in this poem... as a teenager I just crave the feeling of love but as a teenager (lol) that's very hard to find. Glad you enjoyed it!
Re. Not just physical
Lust is easy, love takes time, keeping the lust for the one you love is key. It is so hard to keep love alive without the lust, not just for their body, but for their essence too, if that makes sense. I wish you all the best.
Thank you for the write.
Thank you for the write.
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Re: Re. Not just physical
2nd Oct 2017 5:46am
Thank you for the comment! After so many mistaken "loves" I don't know how I've kept trying. But here I am!! Thanks for your words of encouragement and wisdom. Glad you enjoyed it :)
Re. Not just physical
2nd Oct 2017 1:13pm
I like the way your poems have a rhythmic rhyme to them in certain parts. Not all poems need to rhyme of course, me personally I think it adds a little something to it.
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2nd Oct 2017 1:36pm
Re. Not just physical
3rd Oct 2017 3:02am
your opening quote really drew me in, and you kept me engaged right through till the end. Very insightful ink right here! Thanks for sharing.
respect,
Brad
respect,
Brad
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3rd Oct 2017 3:13am
Re. Not just physical
26th Jan 2018 5:12am
The way you utilized "then and than" was clever, beautiful and saddening much like the poem as a whole.
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29th Jan 2018 2:01am
Re. Not just physical
7th Feb 2018 7:03pm
So many beautiful elements in this piece. I totally understand your desire to find the elusive genuine lover. Brava!
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7th Feb 2018 8:34pm
I have loved reading these last few comments! I really appreciate the reads.