Addicted

My heart is too open.

The wounds call to you,

begging to be healed.

You come to me,

and in my vulnerability

I succumb

to all that you offer.

Your honey words

sweeten the touch,

and though vinegar

may sour every sweet syallable,

for this moment,

I feel alive.

Tomorrow is another day.

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Kris P. Sep 26, 2009, 12:27pm EDT

Very good Cheryl, You write with such feeling.

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d d. Sep 26, 2009, 12:29pm EDT

tender moments.

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Vivian P. Sep 26, 2009, 12:56pm EDT

wow this is good

Cheryl W. Sep 26, 2009, 11:15pm EDT

Thank you, Vivian.

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Landen Michaels Sep 26, 2009, 1:15pm EDT

Sometimes, it takes a vulnerably open heart to get what one wants... even temporarily.

Cheryl W. Sep 26, 2009, 11:15pm EDT

Very true, Landen.

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barb n. Sep 26, 2009, 1:40pm EDT

Cheryl, you write so vivididly and with so much feeling~~~~~

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Franklin Newman Sep 26, 2009, 2:25pm EDT

It's so beautiful. It reminds me of Julie Miller's "Broken things."

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Howard b. Sep 26, 2009, 2:35pm EDT

Another beautiful poem .Showing how tender love can be. Just how good it can feel to have someone care. I liked it. Thanks for sharing .

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Jennifer Lee Sep 26, 2009, 3:15pm EDT

I've been there, but you describe it so eloquently. Brava, Cheryl!

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Janie E. Sep 26, 2009, 3:53pm EDT

Your honey words......

I love that line!! Encore, encore!!

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Sep 26, 2009, 4:57pm EDT

Cheryl,

You amaze me, whatever you write, however you write it, is just Great!

Featured in Poets, New and Old.

Marilyn

Cheryl W. Sep 26, 2009, 11:15pm EDT

Thank you, Marilyn. I am honored.

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Lisa Frost Sep 26, 2009, 6:10pm EDT

another awesome write my friend!

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Angela A. Sep 26, 2009, 8:52pm EDT

Well, fiddle dee dee, Scarlet!
Te he.

Sorry, couldn't help it!!

Thanks for the lovely poem.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

Cheryl W. Sep 26, 2009, 11:14pm EDT

lol...Angela. Scarlett did say something like that didn't she?

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suzie muscrat Sep 26, 2009, 9:15pm EDT

This is great Cheryl! I like the transitions - I can see the shifts in mood with the change of words you've used. I especially like the first 3 lines - maybe cause I've been there, done that, still am doing that

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Larry H. Sep 26, 2009, 9:30pm EDT

loved your poem thanks for sharing

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old lady . Sep 27, 2009, 12:27am EDT

that was beautifully written!

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Kathryn E. Sep 27, 2009, 7:43am EDT

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Kushal Poddar Sep 27, 2009, 10:53am EDT

Very good.

to tell you in short

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Cheryl W. Sep 27, 2009, 11:29am EDT

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone...:)

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