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Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
I’ve stolen days from work
to lie in bed, far from here
indulging myself in supernova love,
forbidden touch, sliding across
bared skin, silky red flags enticing,
providing convenience for my
dysfunctionally hopeless
inner romantic
sparking in dark corners
where voyeuristic journeys
smooth my frazzled nerves;
reminding me I’m not alone
in believing there just might
be a touch of destiny
to certain kinds of connections
my favorites are old titles,
those broken, desperate souls
trapped within musty pages
eager to feed me their anger,
their lust and vulnerabilities
bound within Helvetica words
in equal measure to their wrists
I gorge, at times ravenous
for carefully unbelievable tales
of war and hate and love,
sex and sin; and all the excuses
they conveniently provide
to give me what I came for ~
their cosmic love; I want
to swallow it down whole
devouring completely
anticipation of the inevitable ~
when fates collide, sliding
sideways to converge upon
a single moment, eyes
connected across a room
igniting first-sight firelight
to lie in bed, far from here
indulging myself in supernova love,
forbidden touch, sliding across
bared skin, silky red flags enticing,
providing convenience for my
dysfunctionally hopeless
inner romantic
sparking in dark corners
where voyeuristic journeys
smooth my frazzled nerves;
reminding me I’m not alone
in believing there just might
be a touch of destiny
to certain kinds of connections
my favorites are old titles,
those broken, desperate souls
trapped within musty pages
eager to feed me their anger,
their lust and vulnerabilities
bound within Helvetica words
in equal measure to their wrists
I gorge, at times ravenous
for carefully unbelievable tales
of war and hate and love,
sex and sin; and all the excuses
they conveniently provide
to give me what I came for ~
their cosmic love; I want
to swallow it down whole
devouring completely
anticipation of the inevitable ~
when fates collide, sliding
sideways to converge upon
a single moment, eyes
connected across a room
igniting first-sight firelight
Written by
LunaGreyhawk
(Jenn_Leigh)
Published 27th Jan 2022
| Edited 3rd Mar 2022
Author's Note
Inspired by the painting, “The Lure of Books” by Cole Phillips.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
28th Jan 2022 1:18am
Just a stunningly beautiful write, Luna. I'm so excited to see your poetry back in my updates, it made my day!!
I'm an avid reader, so I deeply feel this piece to my very core!
🌹 - 📙
xo
B
I'm an avid reader, so I deeply feel this piece to my very core!
🌹 - 📙
xo
B
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Re: Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
28th Jan 2022 1:33am
I somehow knew you’d be a kindred soul, Blue 💙. Thank you for the RL and for stopping by!
Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
28th Jan 2022 11:47am
Dear L,
This write takes me back when I’d read those Harlequin romance novels. Upon reflection they were really silly but my aunt had a subscription and would bring them when she visited. I remember loving the escape from reality when reading them. I enjoyed reflecting on that while reading your lovely write. H🌷
This write takes me back when I’d read those Harlequin romance novels. Upon reflection they were really silly but my aunt had a subscription and would bring them when she visited. I remember loving the escape from reality when reading them. I enjoyed reflecting on that while reading your lovely write. H🌷
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Re: Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
28th Jan 2022 2:27pm
I think most of us cut our teeth on our mother’s Harlequin. I remember sitting on my porch swing, completely immersing myself in this other place and time and I was hooked after the first one!
Thank you for the RL and for stopping by! XO
Thank you for the RL and for stopping by! XO
Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
1st Feb 2022 1:23am
!! Wingardium levi OH MY GOD !!
Luna Lovegood dropped by. Says she's "looking for her shoes"...
You must be seeing Thestrals. Speechless I am...
Love,
<3
Luna Lovegood dropped by. Says she's "looking for her shoes"...
You must be seeing Thestrals. Speechless I am...
Love,
<3
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Re: Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
1st Feb 2022 1:51am
I enjoyed your comment so much! Luna Lovegood is a fave <3. Thank you so much for the RL and for taking the time to read!
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1st Feb 2022 6:30pm
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Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
4th Feb 2022 6:59pm
Luna! LUNA, LUNA, LUCA! This is me. You have written about me. ha!
Well done on this write. I enjoyed it very much.
Well done on this write. I enjoyed it very much.
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4th Feb 2022 8:19pm
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Anonymous
5th Feb 2022 3:46am
Fluid, poetic. metaphysical and very meaningful. My type of vibe!!

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5th Feb 2022 3:58am
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Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
25th Feb 2022 4:54pm
I was deeply moved by this. It captured the anticipation and the excitement in reading about these faraway characters and how that makes me feel. I felt the hunger, the absolutely ravenous hunger to read the next word. Thank you for that
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Re: Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
25th Feb 2022 5:53pm
Truly, thank YOU for taking the time to read. It makes me so happy to know it resonated!
Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
26th Feb 2022 9:19pm
I enjoyed this poem from beginning to end. As the other commenters said this is great. Very poetic yet very much so a turn on.
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26th Feb 2022 9:30pm
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Re. Confessions of a Dark Romance Addict
3rd Mar 2022 6:01pm
I think you've spoken to that side residing within all dreamers and romantics alike who like to indulge in these escapes and escapades.
It's a powerful piece, sensual and intriguing.
Amazing work.
It's a powerful piece, sensual and intriguing.
Amazing work.
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17th Jan 2023 4:11pm
I love the depth you're willing to draw from and give to the page, we have to be brave to resonate from a purely human depth, where we find each other no different from ourselves.
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