a god-fearing woman
would require absolution now
but as i am not, temptation
and desire are gifts received
without threat of reparations.
so, you are invited.
come inside, lick my lungs,
gut me from the inside out,
teach me what my name means.
save your penance for later.
Fireblossom asked the Real Toads to write about temptation and confession.
Haha! Love that last line!!
ReplyDeleteFearless! Thanks for being part of FBF, Marian!
ReplyDeleteheh :)
ReplyDeleteI like the defiance. The last line is the killer. There's an awesome darkness that palls over everything. I love this one.
ReplyDeleteah, i appreciate it, lance. thank you.
ReplyDeletewhoa whoa whoa YES whoa.
ReplyDeletewhoa yes? :)
ReplyDeleteShort, sharp, and pretty damn fabulous
ReplyDeleteThis is hot!
ReplyDeleteTake what you want, but pay for it--kinda how it always works out. Love the attitude in this--sear and serious both.
ReplyDelete:) thanks!
ReplyDeletenice ending
ReplyDeleteWow, Marian: "temptation and desire are gifts" — yep, wow is the word.
ReplyDeleteK
Gorgeous words
ReplyDeletetemptation and desires are gifts... huh. Interesting line! And the last is a killer. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice or maybe not so nice in a fire-y sort of way. Either way I liked it.
ReplyDeletehmmmmm. yes, thank you!
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