Absently I take a bite.
I’m not really
Paying attention
Not really tasting
That tart enticement
In just such an
Offhand way
I lose my innocence
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I always enjoy what you write, but I must say this is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou convey a strong message in a few words, very clever and witty, and perhaps a bit wry.
Joanny
Funny what happens when we're not paying attention. Nice work, Bug!
ReplyDeletehee hee! What a great surprise at the end of your Magpie. Tasty little twist!
ReplyDeleteSome of the best statments are made with few words. Thanks Dana!
ReplyDeleteallusion to the biblical Eve. this is little jewel of defense. very womanly.
ReplyDeleteI loved it!
ReplyDeleteWay too easy to lose your innocence ... nicely done!
ReplyDeleteNice one Bug! Why d'you think you write when you can WRITE.
ReplyDeleteYou are brilliant...!
ReplyDeleteClever...
ReplyDeleteAge and the loss of youth is not something that we anticipate, it happens, of course, without us even realising. The strange nature of time. Wonderful magpie, Dana :)
ReplyDeleteI love this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. I actually thought about taking the poem down this morning because I decided it was such a cliche.
ReplyDeleteHow nice! I think a lot of ladies could relate to this one.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Oh this was delish!
ReplyDeleteThat's sure to happen when you don't pay attention :) Nice one.
ReplyDeletei imagine out inattention heaps lots of trouble on us...nice write!
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't cliche, it was very good! You use such few words to express so much - wonderfully written!
ReplyDeleteGreat magpie...clever twist!
ReplyDeletebrilliant tale.
ReplyDeleteamazing words.
We must pay attention, or we'll miss all the good stuff! But not you, for sure!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine Eve saying this. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteCleverly succinct!
ReplyDeleteWho knew innocence could be so easily lost?! lol
ReplyDeleteaha, that's a great way to let it go!
ReplyDeleteaahh.. temptation!!
ReplyDeleteAll you wish to do really, is to give in to it! Not really enjoy it.. :)
Well said!!!