Do not offer me dessert,
I need more than a temporary high;
I seek to be well fed
I’ve worn broken bones,
Suffered broken dreams
I’ve lost myself to a broken heart,
Recovered to let myself go again
Into that place where trust becomes
A dagger pushing into the deepest places,
Testing resistance, the breath catches
Bleed tears that flow
Until they dam
Against promises, hushed whispers, sentimental feelings
Your smile, pressed into my existence,
Your dreams intertwined with mine
Your love, a healing balm, soothing the
Ache of a soul on fire
Layers of seduction form within a
Palette desiring gratifying flavors
My appetite is whet…
Do not offer me dessert
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sheilapierson 
I was trying to comment on your latest post but “wordpress” says I’m now blocked. Very sorry to get that message but OK I wish you continued success and enjoyment that you derive from your writing.
Bob Cloud
I haven’t blocked you – never would I do that! Geez, I will have to check into this 😦 so sorry that happened.
Lovely as always, Sheila. And since you don’t want it, I’ll eat your dessert…
Ha! I wondered if someone would make that offer – lol you go for it girlie!
I did a really hard workout today, so I can. 🙂
Good for you! I’m making a goal this year to finally get my belly the way I want it – or at least close to my idea of how it should look!
Here’s wishing you and your belly well!
Oh…this one has the sweet fragrance of new love…very enjoyable poem.
Thank you 🙂 I have my moments sans darkness…
You are what you eat.
Haha! very good… well then, I might be a bit savory and spicy these days…
You know, it’s not actually dessert if you eat it first. So have some…it’s delicious 🙂
In the words of yoda, ‘very clever, you are’ 😉
Yeah, it’s why I always save broccoli for last, so I can be all like, “Oh, no…I couldn’t possibly have dessert. I’m stuffed.” 😉
Anyway, great stuff as always, Sheila 🙂
I love how you’ve bookended this piece with “Do not offer me dessert.” Love it!
It felt right and thanks 🙂 Sometimes a repeating line can come across as a bit of a gimmick, but I truly believed it necessary for this one. I appreciate the vote of confidence.