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The Beast and The Bard (Reposted & Revised)

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Much like a coin, he has two faces �
one side, the beast, lacks good graces �
makes love without inhibitions, �
he lives without conditions �
no thought for tomorrow, �
all time is only borrowed. � �
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Coarse and ferocious, governed by passions � �
he does not intend to control, � �
does not wait for or expect permission; � �
he desires and obtains without cajole. � � �
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The beast takes liberties that sorely challenge �
even the most pious woman,awakening dormant passions. � � �
He incites uncontrolled lust, consumes without guilt, � �
feels no need to justify his actions, �
there is no such thing as cease and desist,merely reaction. � � �
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The other side is the bard, � �
his words torment the mind � �
and grip the heart with their charms, � �
even without being directed in concrete toward someone, � �
they leave you in pieces,your spirit undone. � � �
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The elegance of his phrases creates fantasies in the mind, � �
like a passionate lover, although ephemeral, � �
he frequents your dreams and your ardent thirst satisfies. � � �
Upon describing the scenes of ardor he creatively contrives, � �
you live them in your imagination, a vision sublime. � � �
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Step by step he weaves his prose and poems � �
and so captures you in a world of daydreams. � � �
How does one dispense with him,after knowing such as this � �
when the addiction has already been born deep within? � � �
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Stoic and quiet; � �
he gaze is gently voracious, expressive, � �
it declares what he feels at that very moment; �
he venerates your body with just a look �
that says volumes although unspoken. � � �
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He wants to explore the most sensitive areas, � �
every corner of your mind and body, �
until he arrives at your soul �
the prize for which he is striving. � � �
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Aug.2011 � �
Gypsy Red � �