Reanimated Lavender Granola Switchblade Nun rides again.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Sugar

Tell me your name--
like something sweet on a spoon,
still on your lips,
offered,
irresistible.

Tell me your name--
like something lethal on a spoon,
hidden out of sight,
indistinguishable,
prettily white.

Come down the Tunnel of Love--
no purse.
no wrap.
close your eyes.
come barefoot,
expecting glory, as the boldest explorers do.
______

for Hannahballistic's "Hungry Eyes" challenge at Real Toads,

and G Man's Friday 55 !

image: the Tunnel of Love in Kleven, Ukraine

 
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23 comments:

  1. g-manMay 31, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Barefoot...Tunnel of Love?
    Yer killin me Shay!
    You go right for my weakness .
    Loved your multi prompt 55
    You nailed both perfectly
    Thanks for squeezing me in, I know Friday is a congested day, you Rock!!!!
    Have a Kick Ass Week End

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  2. g-manMay 31, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Hehehehehe .... Bingo!!!

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  3. Other MaryMay 31, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    There she goes...another great write.

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  4. CharleenMay 31, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Sounds like the garden is courting the girl.

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  5. LincMay 31, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    This is simultaneously sexy and creepy. Love it!

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  6. DarylMay 31, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    oh my ...

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  7. HannahMay 31, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Oh, dear!!! You've colored me pink with this one!!

    You should have seen the delight when I found that you were able to present that brief snippet from the video!! Love that shot and then the first two stanzas...I feel the crisp contrast between those...the implications of each, secretive...this sweet and lethal...so good!

    Yes, and my smile grew...ol' nicknames that stick...it's fun!!

    Thank you so much for writing, Shay, I enjoyed this!! :)

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  8. hedgewitchMay 31, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Such a delicious first stanza, and like all rich and intoxicating things, the second shows its secret face, and the risk that is latent in indulging, but also the exhilaration, and the freedom. Just an excellent, crisp, perfectly worded piece, Shay. With a sweet aftertaste. (And I love the tags.)

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  9. Maude LynnMay 31, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    That closing stanza could not be more perfect!

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  10. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    This is beautiful!

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  11. HelenMay 31, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    There she goes ~~ again!!

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  12. Kerry O'ConnorMay 31, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Just gorgeous! I love your unique approach (an oblique approach) to the prompt - as always you focus on the character, and she lends credence to the setting.

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  13. Susie ClevengerMay 31, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Such beautiful passion...again I am amazed at your writing and creativity.

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  14. LolamouseMay 31, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    What an enticing offer! I love that song too, though I've never heard this version.

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  15. TALONMay 31, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Barefoot - my favorite way of being. Loved this, Shay!

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  16. kaykualaMay 31, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    That's wonderful Shay! A refreshing twist to the image makes it realistically mysterious!

    Hank

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  17. MargaretMay 31, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Hmm. Those last two lines are quite the invitation and are the two opening ones! Can't decide which I like best. I think the next 21 places are going to be fun reading! Nicely done, Shay!

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  18. Sherry Blue SkyMay 31, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Cool and clever.

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  19. Joanna JenkinsJune 1, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Wow, wow, wow.
    Fantastic.
    xo jj

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  20. Kay L. DaviesJune 1, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    And you are among the boldest explorers, of that I can be sure.
    K

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  21. gabrielleJune 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Seductive, surreal and bien sur, barefoot!
    Great cover of the song.

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  22. Vanessa Victoria KilmerJune 1, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Sexy.

    Flash 55 - prick lee

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  23. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    LOVE that last line!!!

    i've never been in a tunnel of love~

    they seem too claustrophobic and dark and scary and.....

    no, i am NOT neurotic!

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