savagely seeking

there is something savage to
this suture.

stretching at its seams.

i am tearing through thorn bushes
seeking the scent of your skin
and the overturned soil
at your feet.

i am digging with my hands;
my nails are filling with dirt
and you're smiling down at me
in that sardonic way
and i could
just
scream.

but there is something savage
to this second

slowly slipping by.

i am pausing in my efforts to reach you
to beseech you
to seek you.

i stare at you with windswept eyes
and the dirt is smudged against my temple
and you're touching it gently with your thumb.
your fingerprints are on me
and i'm numb,
i'm so numb.

there is something so savage
to your smile.

and i'm crouched here, waiting,
begging to be
beguiled.  

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This makes me think of how some people can still manipulate and control someone with a sneaky false kindness... they make the person feel like they are only wanted by them but with tacked.

I have always been a big fan of your poetry and nothing has changed.

[Sami Khalil]

A splendid read and write...Thank you for sharing...:)

[Strider Marcus Jones]

Stunning exploration of your theme. Love the language, imagery and structure. One of the best poems I have read here. Magic. Into my favourites. 100/100

[N.Sevilla]

I definitely like the way you organized the poem. It made it so much more appealing to me. Great job.

[KAOlmsted]

I was sent to this piece by Mark, and I am so thrilled I was...I will be certain to thank him. This is a truly compelling piece. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[Kara Emily Krantz]

Thank you! That is awesome on so many levels. I'll have to thank Mark, too! And thank you for taking the time. :) I'm so glad you found it compelling.

[KAOlmsted]

The pleasure is mine. I will be certain to read more from you.

[Liderien]

very good write!

[saratogaparty]

I like how you use dirt as a symbol for savage. It truly is.

[DIVYA]

Great poem! It says a lot to me!

[beautiful dreamer]

wowsers! this is awesome

[B-poet]

Very deep and eloquent. A profound message of savagely seeking your true hearts desire while being fascinated by the apple of your eye at the same time. Great poem. :)

[mikl paul]

this is excellent.