Puss sat deep in thought
On her brow, a frown was frought
She thought, “He is an obstinate chap
He just likes to chat and chat.
What he says does give me cause
To think, and to pause.”
“Shall I seduce him?
Shall I abuse him?
Shall I engage him in talk?
To bring him down a peg or two,
Is something
That I would dearly love to do.
No more talk; watch what I do.”
Gazing at Lucifer, with her
Eyes full of fire. She patted the sofa,
And said, “Lucifer come over.
The time for talk is gone
Come into my parlour
Let me show you my amour”
Lucifer laughed, and stroked her head
“This, my dear, is not the time for bed;
Let’s stay and talk some more
This is the time for debate, for clarity
On what brings desire, and insanity
Is it me? Is it you? Or, is it Divinity?”
“What do you need, and what do you want?
How much do you want? How strongly?
Will you kill for your desire?
Who planted the seed in Man for things, for power?
Is it in your nature to want, to desire?
Is it in your nature to be on fire?”
“What is it that brings you to Heaven or to Hell?
Do your awful deeds bring you here?
Or, will your sanctimonious pride take you there?
Is the freedom from desire that which sets you free?
Think of these things as you flee,
From that which is dear; face your inner fear”
These are existentialist questions Rajiv. It seems that the journey to seek answers is the destination.
It is indeed!
Excellent! I’m amazed again.
Wow I had to read that twice over …wow
You liked it?
Yes …I have to admit I checked twice to see if it was you…it was so unexpected but Ina brilliant sort of way ❤❤
Unexpected? How so?
Rajiv I wasn’t expecting it that’s how 😀
Aha! I wrote 6 parts last year, as a lark. Am wondering if I should continue
you should …it’s a masterpiece. And I think we need a surreal pic in monochrome to go with the series as well.
Hmm… Now let me think about this one!
Intriguing, Rajiv. You have been holding out on us.
Have I ? Noooo.. Neverrr!
Yes!
Such segue and poise. Nothing short of spellbinding ! Wow.
Reminds me of Lord Byron suddenly.
Oh come now… That makes me actually blush!
A poignant poem, addressing the fundamental questions in life. I like it very much.
Thanks very much! I had done six parts( not seven) in a whim last year. I hesitate to continue it, for fear that it might turn pompous..
Enjoyed this – now can I ask something inane? Why ‘Puss’?
Oh… Puss in Boots!
It started, Puss In Boots / went down to the roots / of love, hate and desire…
Boots rhymed with roots, so it stuck!
A-ha now it all makes sense :))
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