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It takes a village to feed this greedy soul
Somehow, it’s deemed
inappropriate,
unnatural
for me to care…
as if affection is
a limited commodity
only to be spent on
blood
or
vows.
Well, I refuse to play that zero-sum game
when there are so many friends I cherish.
It’s like I dodged that part of Eve’s curse:
“your desire shall be for your husband,”
For I desire
a host of companions,
intimacy that lights
all facets of my spirit,
and although
my lust remains at home,
I won’t abide limits
on my love.
inappropriate,
unnatural
for me to care…
as if affection is
a limited commodity
only to be spent on
blood
or
vows.
Well, I refuse to play that zero-sum game
when there are so many friends I cherish.
It’s like I dodged that part of Eve’s curse:
“your desire shall be for your husband,”
For I desire
a host of companions,
intimacy that lights
all facets of my spirit,
and although
my lust remains at home,
I won’t abide limits
on my love.
Published 21st Apr 2021
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testing boundaries and navigating slippery slopes
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21st Apr 2021 4:19am
21st Apr 2021 10:48am
21st Apr 2021 6:40pm
the title alone made me chuckle 😆
this is a wonderful pondering on how there are many ways to love somebody, i don't feel love is always planted the same way either because there are many roots and reasonings for loving people, whether it's just amazing companionship, platonic etc
thank you for sharing
this touching write k :)
-ethan
this is a wonderful pondering on how there are many ways to love somebody, i don't feel love is always planted the same way either because there are many roots and reasonings for loving people, whether it's just amazing companionship, platonic etc
thank you for sharing
this touching write k :)
-ethan
hey ethan, glad you liked the title, I generally feel like I suck at those...
I get weary of the notion that one person should be able to provide all that we need for a lifetime of relationship. All my friends fill different holes in my psyche... you're right about the different roots... and treasuring them all doesn't take away from the others.
Thanks for stopping by to read & comment, and for the RL - much appreciated! :)
k
I get weary of the notion that one person should be able to provide all that we need for a lifetime of relationship. All my friends fill different holes in my psyche... you're right about the different roots... and treasuring them all doesn't take away from the others.
Thanks for stopping by to read & comment, and for the RL - much appreciated! :)
k
22nd Apr 2021 11:21pm
10th Oct 2021 8:02am
Excellent write! The message really resonates 👏 and I love this part,
“as if affection is
a limited commodity
only to be spent on
blood
or
vows.
Well, I refuse to play that zero-sum game
when there are so many friends I cherish. “
Hell yes 🙌 so Wonderfully put
“as if affection is
a limited commodity
only to be spent on
blood
or
vows.
Well, I refuse to play that zero-sum game
when there are so many friends I cherish. “
Hell yes 🙌 so Wonderfully put
10th Oct 2021 4:36pm
Thank you for stopping by for a read and comment, and even a RL! Much appreciated. I think you picked out my favourite part too.
🙂
k
🙂
k
