Do you hear me? he asked – only inches away.
I nodded, not trusting my words at the moment.
The things he whispered made me blush.
I cleared my throat; uncomfortable being so close.
About to move away, he caught my wrist.
Don’t leave, he insisted. You know you want this.
I looked into his eyes; wanting to say no –
but a part of me felt a rush that grabbed my throat.
I was powerless to let him go.
I’m connected to you as you are to me.
His words rang in my head like the pealing of a bell.
You’re mad, I told him through gritted teeth.
Madness, he agreed. Don’t worry; I won’t tell.
I collapsed in his arms, and he melted into me.
In my head, I hear him speak.
He tells me things wild and undeniably crazy.
Madness is his name, and my name’s the same.
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Poet Rummager 
Superb!!! Read it through twice as if reading it through the first time wasn’t vivid enough!
Brilliant piece P.R ❤
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Thank you, JT! I’m touched by your words. There’s nothing quite as vivid as insanity! Lol 💓 💗 💖
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Couldn’t agree with you more! Haha! x
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I loved this madness !! So top notch
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Oh, thank you so, Izza! I’m crazy and happy today 😀
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Thats so good to know 🙂
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Iz think everyone is mad.
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Yes, everyone has a bit of madness — some more than others, Apollo! Haha!! 😉 😍 😘
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Haha!!! Scary… I think I’ve seen this look on you before 😀
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Na that was your alter ego looking in the mirror lol 🙂
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But the mirror was facing you, darling!
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Poor thing are you drinking again!
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Not at all! 🍺 🍻 🍷 🍸 🍹
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Ha ha ha! I’ll have mine on the rocks. One drink and I would be flying high.
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🎈🛩 ✈️ 🛫 🚁 🚀
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Are those all the places you drink. I’m impressed a rocket for God’s sakes!
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This is exceptional and intense!! I love this! We all have him inside of us. You’re so talented! ❤️💕
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Thank you very much, Carisa! I blush from your sweet words and beauty!! ❤️ 💛 💙 💜
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You’re the beauty with sweet words. Have a great night 🙂 ❤️
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Chills! Hair raising chills. The intensity is amazing. This story is truly remarkable.
What’s also amazing is the thought process that deep passion between two individuals can be viewed as madness and relationships void of passion and meaning can be viewed as normal.
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Aw, are you chilly? Let’s go sit by the fire 🔥and have some hot chocolate ☕☕☕. I made three cups in case Mrs. J. wanted to join us 🙂
I really liked your interpretation of my poem! Poetry is similar to medicine — there’s usually more than one way to look at it. 🙂
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An excellent story Rose.
Madness reigns within the Lady’s head me thinks.
You tread through the darkness so well.
Scary photo too.
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Yes, Alan, madness is in her head and does appear to be king! ♛ What constant fun she must have!! 😀 Thank you, darling. ❤
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I agree with all of the previous commenters. That last line!!!
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I actually thought of you and your wild poetry when I wrote that last line! Lol. Well, I could have!! Thanks, my sweet B. ❥ ツ
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Wild – I wish!
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You are wild! Here, let me prove it to you…
You thrill me with your
Heavenly murmuration
Let me watch you dance (naked)
See, your own haiku says it all 😉 So WILD!!!
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Hmm… there’s something slightly different about that haiku but I can’t quite put my finger on what it is! Ok, you win!
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haha! You’d need more than just a finger, B. 😀 Yes, one of my favorite haiku of yours… very near and dear to my… ahem… heart, of course!
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*blushes* and *giggles* Thank you! I thought we were talking about your brilliant poem!
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Every time you saunter into my blog, my poems are the last things on my mind! It’s that British charisma you just naturally ooze, I guess 😉 I do enjoy your visits. Thank you so!
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You’re always welcome. The pleasure is mine!
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I’m mad!
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That’s why I love you! ❤️ 💋 💖 💘 💝
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I love Flower! xo
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Insane story! (I mean that in a good way). You know what your story reminds me of? Iron Maiden: Can I Play with Madness — \”/
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I don’t think I know the song, but I’ll check it out. Thanks Fly!
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I just listened to it. Your ebook covers kind of remind me of the album cover, and I can so see you head banging to the song! I liked it a lot. Are you an Iron Maiden fan? 🙂
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Sorry for the late response! I don’t mind Maiden’s music but I’m more of a Megadeth fan.
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Your’ getting
Way Better
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Thanks! I didn’t know I was that bad before 😀
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I agree with everyone else: excellent and intense. It was an amazing coincidence about you both having the same first name, though. 🙂
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Thanks BunK! It’s Mr. and Mrs. Madness to you 😀
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Oops, family name!
Sorry!
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It’s okay… happens all the time 🙂
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Excellent, demented writing. This was powerful.
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Thank you! Demented writing is my specialty 😀
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lol You are too funny. And you write so well.
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Reblogged this on KCJones.
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Thank you.
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Thank you 🙂
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