Hand to Hand Combat

Sometimes there is no recourse but to give in to temptation!

Blessed is the bosom

of the 'virgin' whose eyes

entice you into her folds.

 

Whose heliotropic smile

draws one toward

her life-giving energy

 

and whose fragrance

overpowers all

forces of resistance,

 

until a willing victim

succumbs

and surrenders himself,

 

truly a warrior

in battle

slain.

 

24/09/20

Author's Note

Reviews

[Aaliyah McKune]

An Exciting Vision On A Women's Self Admiration. Thank You & I Like It !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks for reading and commenting Aaliyah

[barleygirl]

While your poem addresses this slow giving-in to seduction seemingly in the realm of the flesh, I can also read your message as symbolic of a time in our lives when we finally let go of doing things out of duty & we live life as a daily succumbing to the delights, whatever they may be & wherever they may appear (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Well spotted Margie. Indeed my very thoughts too as I penned this. Many thank yous!

[Fairy Khan]

Seems less of a combat and more of a surrender. Beautifully crafted words.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A but such a beautiful surrender to give in to a woman FKK. Many thank yous.

[X]

My goodness sounds like the virgin is Medusa :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Oh at least related lol! Many thanks for reading Kira!

[Richard🖌]

Well 'n true spake, Dear John 👍

It's remarkable the power of a beautiful lady flower.

Excellent title, Image choice, and music … I like the easy reading three line Free Verse presentation, too.
Very much enjoyed … thank you sincerely for sharing! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah Richard I have been slain so many times lol. Many thanks. Good to see you again. Been trying to ease back in after the previous assault from David Demmers AKA T K Little

[Richard🖌]

Hm? 🤔
John, I knew nothing of this … care to elaborate, either here or by messenger(?) … seems like something we all need to know about and keep a keen eye out for.

Glad to see you're eeeasing "back in". 👊

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah he is a troll who is seemingly allowed free access in the cafe to undermine, denigrate and insult others. I first encountered him when Frieda left the cafe due to his attacks. I took him on and as a consequence he 'cloned' my page and sent out some very disturbing things. He also researched me and my family on the web and went to town. He even sent me a photograph of him with his army ID to prove he was real! You can tell his fake cloned page. If you scroll over my avatar or name the left hand corner of the screen shows the registered identity, mine is www.writerscafe.org/passion8. His is passionidiot! or other things. He creates 'pop' up identities attacks then closes the page and despite numerous complaints form multiple players to the admin he still lives large here in the cafe.

[Richard🖌]

Knock on wood, John, I've been fortunate to not have run across anyone like him, and it's truly regrettable you have, as I've heard of others, too.
I think it's the free membership that draws them to the Café, in particular.
It sounds as though you got a heavy dose … glad you worked your way out,

Welcome back into the light. : )

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah sadly Richard he has visited several times since I opened my account again but I try to rise above his banality.

[Richard🖌]

Blocking would seem the easiest and best tact; plus, ignoring him inside your head, eh?
He, probably, feeds off and becomes fueled by any revealed angst, like a pesky gnat who seems energized by every swat at it.
Why let him suck you in … simply block him.
I don't recall blocking anyone, although, I've never been blocked on any other site, I have been blocked a number of times here, and I never even knew why (except, by one individual) … go figure!
I think you would agree that life's already too short and precious to waste on such dysfunctional frivolity. : )

[John Alexander McFadyen]

No you are exactly right Richard except this guy does not operate to normal protocols. I have blocked him and his endless pop-up identities. I have also been blocked by people he sent my fake reviews to. But hey ho I am made of sterner stuff. Many thanks for your support and advice.

[Richard🖌]

John,
I hope you had someone contact those who blocked you, explaining the situation.

Always here for you, My Friend. ✊

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Sir.

[Chris Shaw]

The knight didn't pick much of a fight here John. Total surrender :) Loved the metaphors. That lady must have some power. Nicely penned.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I guess when you see your about to get your a*s kicked you may as well give in lol. A very tongue in cheek write Chris. many thanks.

[Dave]

Sounds like a one-sided battle to me. Love always holds the upper hand, does it not? I like the way you put it.

Take care - Dave

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed we must get used to that idea to survive Dave. Us men should know our places! Rather tongue in cheek this one. Many thanks again Sir.

[Dave]

We men might fool ourselves, but the honest to goodness truth is women have and always will have the upper hand. I taught for quite a few years. By 7th grade the boys are soooo far behind the girls socially it's ridiculous. Having two younmg women of my own I figure that by the time boys, young men, ar maybe seniors in high school they have figured out m,ost of the rules of the game. BUT! HA< HA they are wrong!
Take care - Dave