Obsession, you’re my ***** word
my secret, wanton lust
for I can think of no-one else
to have you, oh! I must.
But when satiated
shaken to my core
obsession ups and leaves me
I don’t want you anymore.
So, call me fickle, darlin’
just as you always do
I’m not fickle, just bedevilled
occasionally by you.
Though, you ain’t my only hang up
don’t go thinking that you are
I’ve a lifetime of obsessions
and you’re not the best, by far.
Not all are made of flesh and bone
some have no soul at all
but I host their hauntings just the same
always at their beck and call.
I’m helpless to their honeyed charms
so easily am I led
take me by the hand, my love,
keep my obsession fed.
Come, wrap me in your many limbs
pour your magic in my ear
captivate, infatuate
for as long as I am here.
Then I twist my form unshackled
alight and fade away
and you must wait, unknowing,
for only time can say.
If I shall visit you again
one small fancy of my flights
but keep my name upon your lips
‘til my next obsession strikes.
Sep 24, 2013
Sep 24, 2013 at 10:03 AM UTC
Obsession, you’re my ***** word
my secret, wanton lust
for I can think of no-one else
to have you, oh! I must.
But when satiated
shaken to my core
obsession ups and leaves me
I don’t want you anymore.
So, call me fickle, darlin’
just as you always do
I’m not fickle, just bedevilled
occasionally by you.
Though, you ain’t my only hang up
don’t go thinking that you are
I’ve a lifetime of obsessions
and you’re not the best, by far.
Not all are made of flesh and bone
some have no soul at all
but I host their hauntings just the same
always at their beck and call.
I’m helpless to their honeyed charms
so easily am I led
take me by the hand, my love,
keep my obsession fed.
Come, wrap me in your many limbs
pour your magic in my ear
captivate, infatuate
for as long as I am here.
Then I twist my form unshackled
alight and fade away
and you must wait, unknowing,
for only time can say.
If I shall visit you again
one small fancy of my flights
but keep my name upon your lips
‘til my next obsession strikes.
I am obsessed with so many things, for so fleeting a moment, that it's a wonder I get anything done at all.
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