I choose carefully;
try to avoid those that bruise and spoil,
whose ripeness is short lived.
Still, the ones picked -- before their time
turned ‘round in the light
let develop and shine --
often quickly disappear at perfection.
Endurance -- unacknowledged
rarely understood. When we seek quiet
want a presence to share peace, this light
held within is blessed, a gift, lets them remain
long after all others are dismissed.
Beware the selfish. Their view of obedience
is freedom from mishap, enjoying the safety
never being wrong and being criticized. They
hold on to every slight and never forget
what they perceive to be their right. Their loss
is to never understand the fulfillment in taking the knee.
Choose wisely,
seek one who is defined by limits,
understands freedom comes in the arena.
They are the ones who feel blessed by the leash.
They are rewarded to serve and feel lost
when you choose them not. Their passion comes
as they see you scale higher mountains
are hurt when you are not pleased. Their training
is received as a gift and they revel in pleasing.
Anyone can claim to be a Master at the art
but few are artist and understand the clay they work.
A true Master counts his blessings in the perfection
he receives at his direction.
7:43 PM
09-02-09
Alexandria, VA
A contest entry
- Master/Mistress show some love, please! PIF Contest by liltulip.
1700 points, ended September 18, 6 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think, what it makes you feel, how you are moved.
Comments
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This is brilliant work, and altogether intriguing. Either you are being very honest, or you are a master at creating depth of character. No, Darling, you are no fool. This is so clear it is titillating.
Sincerely,
Camille
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This has many levels as any human would. It was my intent to play a out images so profound, yet so full of double innuendo as to be humorous. Underneath breaths the Master, fully aware of how much time people spend on foolishness, unaware of what they desire. I could go on, because I become my characters for a time. For them to live they have to breath me and I them and know the course of the beat of blood and how the flames of their desires burns.
A Master, me? I am greatly complimented, but I know I have much to learn for so far their are no people waiting for me to publish or seeking my autograph. Even if it were true, I am too aware of how much of my craft it still beyond my grasp.
Thanks for seeing me as worthy of reading. Never hesitate to take me to task. If you have something you would like for me to mull over and comment upon, do not hesitate to send me a link.
Peace & Joy,
Tom B.
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All too often we confuse Love with Lust! Those who are guided by the "Light" know the warmth of TRUE LOVE. When my eldest son was thirteen, he rushed into the house after school insisting that I get off the phone and drive him to he drug store to purchase some condoms. I was flabbergasted. I asked very calmly, "what do you plan to do with a condom"?
He answered, “I like this girl!” Again, astonishment beset my entire being. In a slightly raised voice I said; "just because you like her does not mean you have to screw her!" He was awestruck!
"Mommy why would you say that!?" I could see his hurt so, I sat him down and had that inevitable birds and bees conversation. I also explained that sex was basically for procreation. He didn't quite understand my babble but I think he got the better talk from his dad. He hugged me and went on about his business. I did buy condoms for him and placed one in his wallet. A few weeks later while going through his pockets for the wash, I saw the condom was still there, for weeks... Periodically, I would place a new one in his wallet. I think he may have used it at age sixteen but he said he gave it to his cousin, I bet! LOL
Thanks for reminding me of that story. You are indeed a wise and Light-filled spirit. What a wonderful passage of thought! I wish you the best in this challenge!
Always ♥
Renee
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Perhaps, I am the fool. This was a contest to show the sensual seduction of the Master over his slave. I find most things said in this area to be the muttering of posers and dreamers. Masters come in two groups: one, most commonly the narcissistic who see people only as objects to provide their pleasure, they at best feel the high of a new toy and the lust to own it; two, there are those who truly see themselves as artists in the design of lustful pleasures and delight in its creation. Everyone else is looking either for the false god of control without cost or pretending they really are powerful and hope that if enough believe it will come true, posers.
Perhaps, I am the fool, because I wanted to write a tongue-in-cheek piece that would play with innuendo, double entendre, and create multi-layered piece that spoke to this Slave Master thing without making it obvious. Instead, I find that I have created something that reads another way as well. Magic be-spells us and holds us in wonder at the lessons we behold.
Love,
Tom B.
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so much in this!
so many layers i had to read it several times...and a lovely piece it is, when you peel one layer only to find another surprising layer underneath, a treasure. nicely done! thank you for your entry, and good luck to You!
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Never be obvious. Those who need an audience don't want the slave but crave the applause. Those who know what they seek will understand when they find it. Life works that way.
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Okay i snuck in with sleepy eyes ..be back later for now sleep.
I will comment whenthe sun arises.
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Sun's up. Come my sleepy head it is time to let the blossoms shine and greet the world.
Love,
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Shhh lol
I am trying to stay asleep lol
Okay not working so am up with the moonlight.
This was a vey great write my dear. Slyly using knowing of how to lead to please.
I trust this could be with a spouse a child anyone for that matter.
A good shepard leads with a rod but never beats gentlly put his staff where it needs to be. Okay i loved the humor and the simplicity of voice.
I really loved these lines:
Endurance -- unacknowledged
rarely understood. When we seek quiet
want a presence to share peace, this light
held within is blessed, a gift, lets them remain
long after all others are dismissed.
Beware the selfish. Their view of obedience
is freedom from mishap, enjoying the safety
never being wrong and being criticized. They
hold on to every slight and never forget
what they perceive to be their right. Their loss
is to never understand the fulfillment in taking the knee.
Choose wisely,
Eiather that or i am still half asleep lol.
Love
~Lisa P~
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Smiles...
Fortunately, I've been married for 35 years and haven't had to worry about such choices. But I catch your drift here poet and I can smile at your advisory. I like the way you put these thoughts together.
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I love to play with innuendo. Being subtlety salacious is a lot more fun. Glad you enjoyed in spite of matrimonial bliss.
Peace,
Tom B.
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I liked the message of it. Even though it was meant to be humorous, I could tell, but there was also sort of a "calmness" to it I guess you could say. I really liked the first couple parts.. especially how it was kind of compared to fruit even though it wasn't mentioned. You did a great job. Keep up the awesome work.
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Glad to see you caught the fruit bit. It isn't all humorous though there is a bit of tongue 'n cheek. I wanted to get outside the norm, what is expected, of course. In a contest like this it is all so terribly cliched, at least to me. Glad you enjoyed.
Love,
Tom B.
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I was moved. Then again, I always am. Sometimes, it is best to speak in simple language. I find myself lost in the imagery sometimes. I'd rather read it like I would speak it. Perhaps another phase, who knows. So many of my friends and favorites here have endless wells of wisdom. You are no exception.
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Thanks for letting me know it moved you. Many shy away from admitting that. Simple language is often as tricky as a simple gown. Anyone can do plain, simplicity is an wholly different matter.
Love
Tom B.
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Well you have spoken a mouthful of what most partners dream of...It surely takes the right amount of balancement, and harmony to have total bliss...in the bed chambers. I enjoyed this read because you touched on every crack in the wall.
You showed love, put my imagery to work...an excellent poem .......Novy
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I wrote this to be meaningless or silly and overly simple to those who don't understand. Like most things of value, it is what is found in the layers that create the understanding. I like appearing to be obvious while what I am saying is not. You catch many things that most would miss. Part of the pleasure is in the mystery.
Love,
Tom B.
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