The Virgin

A gift only a woman can give.

The Virgin

Lothario's advances come in hot

lustful glances. Suggestive tones give way

to loose hands that catch her breath

and try to corner her upon the bed.

There he would become overlord

of her womanhood, steal her solitude,

invade the privacy and sanctity of her

purity, and fill her full of his plantings;

mere seedlings of hollow promises.

But pray thee coy is she, for there are

precious coins within her padlocked chest,

and she does not see this the day to

insert that rusted key, nor he the man

whose hand to so tip.

Foolish is the cry, for today is short

and to be lived.

But be foolishness a choice

rather than commanded by a voice

such as his? Her virginity is hers to treasure

until measure by measure she decides

to drop the filigree veil and impale herself

upon the horns of man.

Until that day she may hold back that tide,

Canute like if you will, but the silver and the gold

she does keep dry until by and by it is her wish

to break the chrysalis.

 

28/06/14

Author's Note

Reviews

[Leslie Philibert]

The name Lothario kept hammering at me, so I googled it and got it out of the 17th century as well as Cervantes ( these are the kind of things I love to look at ) And this reflects exactly this kind of metaphysical love poetry that Donne did so brillantly. So a poem I enjoyed greatly, well done !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Lesley. It means so much coming from one of my heroes of poetry.

[R Smith]

that's a terrific write John and an extremely clever one too well done my friend :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Richard

[andrew mitchell]

I expected Madonna in her coffee book gear on but that's life . A nice insightful write!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Cheers Andrew!

[andrew mitchell]

John ,Your poems are always awesome with power and double edged. I hope I don't come across rude in comments as I'm a jovial stirrer but If I do upset you I'm very sorry! Its not intended! Andrew

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Not at all! We share similarities in our approaches even though our styles are different. I enjoy your work and your banter. Cheers up every day.

[andrew mitchell]

Cheers!! ditto my friend

[sereenaoutloud]

i juts read breezys poem and now this one... two different perspectives... i love it ..they totally compliment each other too!

The metaphors you used throughout this are superb. Yes a woman's virginity is a treasure and only she can decided who gets to be the key!!

Love this john!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Tis but my belief. And even when a woman who is no longer intact gives herself it is a precious gift. Many thanks Sereena.

[sereenaoutloud]

What a great respect of women you have John, i wish all men had this view! :)

[Gee]

Blimey must have been different in the mid 70's,virginitys were not so much lost but given to the bloke who plied them with the most Pomagne,they were popping like balloons.Me,lost mine at 31 to a hard of hearing,partially sighted pensioner,who when in my position as a cashier in Tescos ,I asked if she wanted a bag,she thought I said shag,and the rest is history

[sereenaoutloud]

LMSO...31 heeheh yeh right ...lol this reminds me of how my mum used to tell us no boyfriends until your 30 lol

[Gee]

I've told Holly she can have boyfriends when I'm dead,and then I'm coming back to haunt them.

[sereenaoutloud]

heheheh lol that is too funny. and a typical dad... how old is Holly? (love that name)

[Gee]

Born on 11/11/2000,was her 11th birthday on 11/11/11,she's an armistice child,(beautiful,great natured,very sporty..but that's enough about me)

[sereenaoutloud]

so she takes after her mother then? heheheh
Too funny how you cant say her age..15 in NOV arrghghgh lol

[Gee]

Lol,was never to good at maths,takes after her mother eh,hmmmmm

[Gee]

Sorry John,Sereenas fault

[sereenaoutloud]

lol :))....

[andrew mitchell]

What there's a key like the keys to the city!! Where do you get one!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Oh indeed Andrew. a key to her interest, a key to her trust, a key to her heart.......................maybe your 'Locksmith' will help?

[andrew mitchell]

lol Who you gonna call! Lockbusters!

[wordman]

a beautiful piece john,it tells a story

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you WM. I have Breezy to thank for this one!

[wordman]

inspiration,it comes from every where,grab it when you can

[fattycbreezy52]

Wow a contrasting piece.I loved it.No seriously.The perspective here is so different as you mentioned in that comment box of mine.Plus coyness here is no crime,rather her own choice.Nice one;)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

No my lady (bows low) I thank you for your beautiful inspiration. Many thanks indeed!

[fattycbreezy52]

haha..............Anytime:)

[Willard Wells]

Nice use of metaphors within this work and I really like it. Different take on the subject. Kind of a fun piece to say the least. Man always wants to control her dominion, but control of her domain is still her right.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Absolutely Willard. Many thanks.

[ANTO]

It seems to something that is given away quite easily now in a hurry to grow up or to avoid peer pressure. Your metaphors in this are among the best I've seen you employ John. I especially liked the chrysalis reference. Have you ever heard the song 'A Bunch of Thyme' - it deals with this subject as delicately as you do here. Kudos my friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

So humbled Anto. Breezy set me off lol with her most recent post. Thank you.

[ANTO]

She has one of those minds - a detonator, lol
you're very welcome