A Bitter-Sweet Poison

Why do we love this venom?
Its bitter-sweet simplicity
The ever taunting phantom
Many are too hasty

Once we taste it
We can not stop
But we don't give it credit
It makes our hearts beat nonstop

This draft of death
Can give us life,
Take away our breath
Or stab us with a knife

Some live for it
Some die for it
Some misunderstand it
Some abuse it

But one thing remains the same:
No matter what it has done before
Deep down we all want its flame
Though many are unsure

Because most know its harsh sting
But they hold to a hope
Of what they've seen:
Couples balancing on the tightrope

So many watch
To see if they will fall
As fate plays hopscotch
With their downfall

And should they come tumbling down
Two more brave souls will take their spots
Though they too could soon be face down
Face down with ominous thoughts

So remember to all
This poison is not to be taken lightly
Nor is it to be thought small
But to be taken cautiously

With deep thought and care
For the scars are hard to erase
And success is rare
But nothing can replace

The bitter-sweet tinge
Of love and loss
Though some may twinge
At the strange chaos

There is non better than
A bitter-sweet poison,
Love with out plan,
And a smile past its season

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  • Melissa Loves Jeffy
    December 27, 2007
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    How true this can be. But...If we didnt have it....would we really beable to live in the first place...Love is not a poison in my eyes...It may be medicine...Its just that some overdose which leads to there death. This is a very opinionated poem and I love it for that. great job and good luck in the contest!!! =)

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  • heartfullofvenom
    November 4, 2007
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    I loved it. Wonderful flow.Enjoyable to read.
    Definitely a favorite.

    Good Luck!
    ♥


  • Forgotten Anomaly
    October 30, 2007

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    This was great, it flowed quite nicely and had a good point. I can't honestly say i've ever played that game i chose to stay out of it. Eather way a very nice peom.


  • LadyLionnir
    August 6, 2007
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    This was one of my favorites. I found so much truth in this and it explained, not only the sweetness of love, but the pain of it's absence and addiction of its pleasure. Really good poem. I will add it to my list. Good luck in the contest and thank you for entering!

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