The Spoils and Sweetness of Passion

It overwhelms us

Passion is impulsive and possessing

Passion is reckless, yet it's benevolent at the same time

When passion ripens like sweet fruit it's love; but, when it's like bitter poison it's hate

Between love and hate

There appears to be a big difference 

But, there's no difference they're the same in every single way

The method in the way that they're used is what makes the feign contrast seem to exist

Passion is a thriving garden

That is flourishing with life and beauty that is ambient 

Passion is a cemetery 

Filled with agony and covered in dried roses and briars

It will consume us

Will it make us vulnerable or weak?

How will we use our medium passion; will it be belligerent or peaceful?

Love and hate is a part of something we don't understand, will it kill or save us?

Reviews

[Rose Diamond]

I've never heard passion be described this way, and I've also never seen a piece about passion written better than this. It's so intelligent and thought provoking, and it leaves me with a feeling that I have gained so much knowledge. Very well done, Trevor. :)

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you for the wonderful review Rosie! I'm glad you've felt that you gained knowledge from this piece!

[Traci]

A very thought provoking piece, Trevor. Many questions are asked, and you've answer them profoundly, as one who understands and appreciates passion. Great job, my friend.

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you very much Traci! I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

you ponder on the lines...
the reader focuses in on them...
yet the questions are for you to answer...
in the last stanza...
you make that apparent and viable...

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you for the excellent review! I'm glad you liked it.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

you're welcome...

[A. Amos]

I love poems that make me feel something, and this did. Beautiful title too

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you very much Amos! I'm thrilled you felt the emotion in this piece!

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my friend

[Sami Khalil]

"Passion is impulsive and possessing
Passion is reckless, yet it's benevolent at the same time"

[Sami Khalil]

"Passion is a thriving garden
That is flourishing with life and beauty that is ambient"

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You sounded in this truthful and wonderful poem like Gibran Khalil Gibran... Bravo...:)......

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you very much Sami, the review is much appreciated!

[Trevor Barnett]

Just found out who Khalil Gibran was, thanks for the comparison!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...Any time...:).............

[Raymond Federle]

An insightful and introspective piece... well done! :)

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you very much Raymond! Im glad you enjoyed.

[MsJewel]

Some interesting questions here Trevor...definitely thought provoking.
You have described passion well my friend.

:) Julie

[Trevor Barnett]

Thank you very much Julie! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!