Object of male affection

Curled up in a state of grace

convoluted life lived at pace

torn asunder by each side

as differing lifestyles then collide.

She wanted as a concubine

but her esteem and her pride

cried out for so much more

but laid here no prostrate on the floor

she wondered if this was the truth

she felt him to be aloof

but the draw to him was strong

but had no desire to be the other woman.

Meanwhile other of more grace

offered her favors that were great

to be put on a pedestal

to be loved, adored and idol.

But this to did she really want

for they were just fulfilling their wants

what about what she needed

no of them ever heeded

her desires and her wishes

to be unconstrained and owned by none

she just wanted love intensely

cared for and held immensely

but then allowed to fly free

given room to move and breathe

without restrictions or control

all attachment to be absolved.

was this being selfish to want so much

to truly feel that she is loved

for just being who she is

rather than for being a plaything,

for those other male egos

who wanted her to clip her wings

to put her in a jeweled cage

put out there on display.

love me she thought like a butterfly

admired as I pass you by

stopping when the time is right

but at other times continue her flight

flitting to where nourishment lies

savoring the nectar of life

living wild and living free

just how living and loving was supposed to be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 responses to “Object of male affection”

    1. Wise words indeed. I am honored and humbled to have inspired this amazing response from you.

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  1. […] response to Object of Male Affection. Objectifying people is never good, be they enslaved or […]

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  2. To be sure enough, in ones self
    That you can afford to focus on the other
    Is a luxury we all deserve

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  3. This is beautiful.

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    1. Glad you think so. Appreciated.

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      1. You’re welcome.

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    emotionsoflife2016

    Phenomenal

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    1. thank yo my friend.

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      1. emotionsoflife2016 avatar
        emotionsoflife2016

        My pleasure

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