Lost in a wilderness of loneliness
found in sandstorm of desire
I reached out
and you gripped my hand tight
You were the answer
I was the answer
We were the answer
to making it through the night
We journeyed through passion-filled evenings
until we learnt an orgasm
wasn’t enough to dull the pain
Weren’t you the answer?
Wasn’t I the answer?
We thought we’d found the answer
to feeling human again
You were a mirage in the desert
I was a drop of water on your tongue
a fake promise of relief
during an unbearable drought
It was never going to be enough
You weren’t the answer
I wasn’t the answer
We were never the answer
to keeping us alive beyond each other’s touch
Effects credit: Blackatom Productions on Freesound
Secret Thoughts Within 
Love this line in particular “a fake promise of relief
during an unbearable drought “
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Thanks Cassa. I pushed myself creatively with this one, so it’s a relief to read your words 💜
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Beautifully written Bree. This is masterfully done and the audio is next level! Those lonely wildernesses are dangerous places indeed.
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Wow, thanks Tom. I appreciate your thoughts, they’re encouraging to read 🙂 All wildernesses have an element of danger… I wonder if that is why we’re drawn to them in the natural 🤔 Getting a bit off topic there, but maybe something else for me to explore.
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Oh Bree .. to know the answer ..It’s on the tip of my tongue… superbly constructed Bree .. 😍💕
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😀 Thank you kindly Ivor 💜
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My pleasure Bree
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Brilliantly written, Bree…it’s a masterpiece…the last verse is extra beautiful…on top of this all, you recited in your beautiful voice ✨💟💫
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You have taken me by surprise Navin. Thank you for your encouraging words, they’re good for me to read 💜
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You’re welcome, Bree 💟
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The last verse is indeed the best.
How do you think of all such words, and the way you use them in your poem, I’m fan, big time fan Bree.
You’re phenomenal, your work is much appreciated.
I’m actually stunned with this one.
I’ll save the audio for later.
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How am I to reply to such generosity? Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me Rashmi. I’m delighted to hear the poem will get another airing later 💜
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Your words help me frame an image of you, you must be very humble.
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I think I’m probably aware of the limitations in my writing 😉
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Well I don’t see any.
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Stunningly written – sublimely read. Loved it 🖤🖤
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Sigh 😊 Thank you Charmer 💜
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You are always so welcome!! 🖤🖤
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“You were a mirage in the desert
I was a drop of water on your tongue ”
🤍🤍🤍🤍
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Love it, bree
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Thanks Sirishty 😊 That’s lovely to hear
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💜💜💜
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Exquisite write, and read, Bree.
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Thank you kindly Jeff 💜
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You’re welcome, Bree. Always. 🤍
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come Enjoy the verses and the audio!!!
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I have nothing to say on this. I am already swooned by your writing. Reading you hits the right chords. I love it.
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Thanks Kritika (Heart) 😊😊😊😊
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“You were a mirage in the desert
I was a drop of water on your tongue
a fake promise of relief
during an unbearable drought ” – j’adore!!!
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😊 I treasure your feedback 😊
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I treasure your writing 💜
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😊😊😊
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