Philandering flea..

not for the faint of heart 😉

A flea, a flea, came between you and me

a pesky, philandering flea,
jumped onto, into our marital bed 

stole your maidenhead,
slung there between two lofty peaks 

quaffed left, quaffed right
as I lay prostrate, ignored

a John Doe corpse, stiff, dead

I decree, dam flea, sucked thy blood 

through protracted proboscis, filigree,
its inoculated, analgesic injection

sole cause of my rejection,
oh dearest lady of heavenly form

castigate me not, for that ink blot,
no substitute for human copulation!

What is this flea, compared to me

why interject with a parasitic insect,

physically, I'm tall, chisel jawed,

it's miniscule, bereft of shoulders broad

save for pseudo, phallic phenomenon.. 

"Oh flea, oh flea, why debase, humiliate me?
My honour lost, I bow to thee, your charm, 

charisma, powers of persuasion, I'm surely undone!" 

The Flea by John Donne - Poetry Reading - YouTube

Author's Note

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46467/the-flea

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Okay, this is a god wink. First, I read and reviewed Fabian, who references John Donne. Now, you. While infused with humor and bawdiness, I find this poem to be rather pleasant. Your language overrides the senses to the point where this is poetic genius. The image chosen to go with the poem is great as well. I can write a poem and spend hours trying to find just the right image and music to compliment it to give the overall effect of what I feel in the poem. I really appreciate this a lot! Great write, Tom.

[Tom]

Indeed, indeed, so thrilled & pleased you associated with the original ' John Donne' poem, bawdiness, I like that, thank you poet Linda 😎

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

It's my pleasure. :)

[Neville]

very muchly enjoyed our Tom .. I have a particular fondness for the writing of Robert Herrick the 17th century Anglican Cleric and which your Philandering Flea reminded me a bit of .. Neville 😎

[Tom]

Thanks Neville... Robert Herrick gotta check him out!

[andrew mitchell]

A witty funny sensual write Tom with the ever flirtatious Elvira who hosted those horror flicks.

[Tom]

Yep, the one & only Elvira, you got her in your crosshairs andrew and thanks for stopping by my way!

[andrew mitchell]

I heard she has her autobiography out probably a few years now but apparently a very good read.

[willweb]

And the meek shall inherit...do you think they meant fleas? I really enjoyed you sensual and stimulating poem here today. I couldn't help but notice the image of Elvira leading the way...very crafty.

[Tom]

Many thanks willweb

[JessyJacob]

i apologis my review was off topic i am not that smart to know your hearts. so i deleted.

[Tom]

Coolio says I 😎

[JessyJacob]

its been 3 dyas, you take so much time to reply. its fine, thank you for not getting offending.

[Tom]

Coolio, no worries 😎

[Betty Hermelee]

You have managed to reveal much sensual content without being smutty....and that takes much poetic talent Tom. Your chosen words are perfect and even witty.... I love the photo that fits with the poem.
Sn enjoyable read all around.
Best, B

[Tom]

Thank you Betty, and so pleased you got the gist of this fun ditty!!

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Tom!
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

What is this flea compared to me

I followed the link Tom and read John Donne before perusing your lines. I do like a bit of humour in these days of much political correctness. I found it here and it appears your other readers enjoyed the craic too. Quite a voluptuous flashing of flesh in your posted artwork:) I sense you had fun writing this one :)

[Tom]

' I do like a bit of humour in these days of much political correctness ' same here, could'nt agree more, and thrilled you got the ' craic' the ethos, the fun writing this poem, you nailed it poet friend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Ken Simm.]

Now what was the name of this pesky flea? Was it Eric, no that was the half bee of Python fame. Was it John flea after the original progenetor?
What ever the case this was a wonderful sexy bit of surrealism and whimsy.

[Tom]

Gotta love the Monty Python associations, poet friend, you pay me the highest compliments, ,muchly appreciated!! 🧐

[Sami Khalil]

This was humorous, sexy and logical all wrapped up in one. Your mind is bringing all these things together in a brilliant way. So many good lines to quote. I like the archaic language too.
Talented indeed.

[Tom]

Excellent, succinct, spot on reading, just what I was aiming for, many thanks diligent poet friend Sami !!🌞

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Good to know. You are welcome sir Tom

[Lydia Shutter]

Brilliant poetry! John Donne would be proud of your version! I found some tongue in cheek humor between the lines of this one. Some erotic/passionate avenues, but everything was shaded in elegance. Tom, this one is a winner!! Lydi**

[Tom]

Thanks poet friend Lydia, yes, that's sure one flirtatious flea, he, he 🤯