Mark Webster

 


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Used

I used to be a desire,
fragrant air
to hungry lungs
drunk through pores
consumed in eager bites.

Used
to be a desire; food
of famished soul
greedily gulped,
availed to satisfy
satiate yearnings.

I used to be an appeasing feast
with able, slight hand
offering split loaves, scooped wine
from still waters.
I used to be your hunger’s prize
and this, my love, was understood.

Now, gorged
by lover’s indulgence,
you dream
away
full bellied, satisfied.

© Mark Webster 2003. All rights reserved.

 

 

Third Edition ~Editors: Mia, T. Birch, PJ Nights and Kathryn Koromilas ~