Sweet
this all consuming apocalypse
which sought to devour around hour
of early black,
what worth is wisdom
if we cannot learn to let go of things?
This desire of yours
is both lock and key
as petals of crocus
which fold in gold lidded sleep,
I feel no guilt
in admitting to strange addiction.
Photo credits: Lines Meeting, Pierre Dubreuil
Posted on ‘Camera Flash’ @ Real Toads
And on ‘Poetry Pantry’ @ Poets United
52 Responses
I love the way your poem starts with ‘Sweet’ and ends with ‘addiction’, Sanaa, and the lines:
‘This desire of yours
is both lock and key’.
Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Oh that wisdom line! And desire being both lock and key.
Thank you so much, Margaret 😀 so good to see you ❤️
This is just brilliant, Sanaa. One of your best. each sentence is so well-constructed. A gem of wisdom in 55 words.
Thank you so much, Kerry 😍 so glad you liked it ❤️
(and thank you for the lovely prompt)
The double edged sword of passion… the shackles we tie to ourselves.. to be burdened with sweetness … a very good poem
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Love as a sweet addiction. Most apt!
Thank you so much, Toni 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
I love the lotus petals folding in gold lidded sleep. How lovely.
Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
What a lot we can read into this poem Sanaa to color the words with our imagination…especially admitting to “strange addiction”
Thank you so much, Robin 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Ooh, quite a delectable phrasing in this one — the sweet addiction makes it worthwhile — no admittance of guilt made me smile. I really enjoyed the spirit here. As I mentioned on insta too, I loved this phrasing in particular: “as petals of crocus/which fold in gold lidded sleep”.
Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Anmol 😀 so glad you liked it! ❤️
So true that we cannot learn to let go of things. A desire being both lock and key is an intriguing concept and one to ponder!
Thank you so much, Mary 😀 so good to see you ❤️
I would like to learn the wisdom of letting go of things. Instead, I accumulate more and more. Woe is me!
Thank you so much, MMT 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
I really like this one, Sanaa!
Thank you so much, Mama Zen 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Love the balance in this and the way it almost dances me through the lines. 🙂
Thank you so much, Chrissa 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
I love the reference to the crocus. Lovely.
Thank you so much, Beverly 😀 so good to see you ❤️
“This desire of yours
is both lock and key ”
my favourite image of your poem Sanaa. Its strikes a chord of choice , passion and excesses
Thanks for dropping by my sumie Sunday today
much love…
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
much love…
Wise and reflective. Lovely!
Thank you so much, Ayala 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Addictions can swallow a soul whole, even if that addiction is to love.
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Rommy ❤️
Addictions even love, can be dangerous, especially if the other doesn’t feel quite the same. The lock and key may take on a new meaning. Who really holds the key I wonder?
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Truedessa ❤️
There is so much to this stunning little piece, that hangs – intriguingly – from the opening word/line.
Thank you so much, Wendy 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Wow, utterly gorgeous, and also wise. Enjoy your addiction!
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Rich and mysterious.
Thank you so much, Colleen 😀 so good to see you ❤️
one of your darker pieces, Sanaa, which I can only venture is the product of these trying times ~
Thank you so much, Michael 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
what worth is wisdom
if we cannot learn to let go of things?… well said Sanaa..
Thank you so much, Rajani 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Sanaa- this is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much, Linda 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
This is beautiful.
Thank you so much, Teresa 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Sweet addiction! This is so well done, Sanaa!
Thank you so much, Sara 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
what dangerous addiction, Sanaa. who is holding the key though?
stunning little poem, elegantly constructed. and i really loved the title. 🙂
Thank you so much, Lee San 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️