Diet Love

You pop the top

The bubbling sounds

Tickle your ears

The anticipation

Causing your mouth

To salivate

Just the thought

The upcoming sugar

Sending great vibrations

To your needy brain

Before you know it

It’s in your hand

And is gulping down the hatch

The taste feels good

Down the throat

But wait

What is this shit?

The aftertaste

Leaving your mouth stale

DIET SODA?

How did this happen?

Oh, the insanity

Love

Have you ever experienced

Buyer’s remorse?

You think

You are getting the real deal

Mexico cane sugar real

But wait

There is more

Does there have to be more?

Desiring the satisfaction

Of healthy love

That euphoria that comes

With a long ahhh from your soul

A purr from your lips

Knowing you have been seen

Knowing you have seen

Experiencing joy

And titillation

Walking in rare air

That comes with

Intimate connection

Rick Ellsmore

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