Aggressive monogamy
the kind that drowns you
for territory and has you mating
well before
you reach sexual maturity
just to learn you the patterns
of what life will be.
This year’s crop of cygnets
float freely
seeing only their reflections;
they’ll never understand
the connection of a
a love without possession.
© khartless 2022, All Rights Reserved
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Love without possession is so important. Lovely poem, K.
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Thank you kindly, Jeff. Don’t know that I’ve really experienced this yet.
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You’re most welcome, K. Always. I haven’t in a relationship, only within; the latter of which is a new development for me of the past 3 or 4 years.
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Wow
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Thank you. Do you think it’s possible?
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I may be the wrong person to ask. I think I’m confused. You used the tag ‘brevity’. Love without possession is the best. Are you asking, can it last forever?
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lol, yes short post, big question. More thinking of love without possession, if it’s truly possible.
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Life is transient, people change, people grow, love lasts, people go
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So well stated. Yes, indeed.
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“You lose your love when you say the word MINE” N.Young
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Love this. Thanks for sharing. Wise words, indeed.
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welcome 🌞
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A fascinating reflection
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Thank you. It is brief, has that going for it.
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Awww. That’s a bit harsh!
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Sting said it best: if you love some one, set them free 🙂 but in practice ….
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Yes, free to fly with a ball and chain….😂 Thanks for sharing this, John.
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Great poem. Aggresive monogomy has to be better than aggresive misogyny!
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True, indeed.😂I think you’ve given me my next topic.
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Love without possession might also be known as Aggressive Love – mutual consent, respect and acceptance. Great piece, and yes, I think it’s possible. 🙂
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