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Jonathan Matei's avatar

This was intense and beautifully written—like a fever dream wrapped in poetry. The imagery is wild and electric, especially the way you layered scent, sound, and movement. It’s raw, vulnerable, and feels like art that dares to be fully alive.

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Thank you so much! We did this sin justice.

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Jason M. O'Toole's avatar

Maybe I'm misreading it, but your poem reminds me a bit of the old Gun Club lyrics:

*And every day I agree you throw me down by the christmas treeI watched your lights blink on and off while you start your fun with meI, I know your reasons and I, I know your goalsWe can f**k forever but you will never get my soul*

“Sex Beat”

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Linda Kowalchek's avatar

Thanks. I just write from the gut and I put it out there. Hopefully, it speaks to people. It always speaks to someone. Sometimes more people, sometimes less. Almost everything I write is true or inspired by a true story.

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Jason M. O'Toole's avatar

Same with me. I was nominated for a Rhysling for best sci fi poetry in 2020 and I was like...but it's not speculative. All the f'd up stuff is based on either my own life or what I've seen on the street. There's a sadness in your poem though that creates a tension with the explicit parts that makes it distressing and therefore, interesting. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but that's why I never write erotic poems. I worry I'd just make women mad as they'd recognize themselves, or worse know it wasn't them.

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Linda Kowalchek's avatar

Congrats on the nomination!

With respect for erotic poetry, just go for it. In my opinion, if it comes from your gut, it can’t be wrong. Feelings aren’t right or wrong—they just are. Just go with it.

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Linda Kowalchek's avatar

Wow, I’ve never heard of the group nor the song, but it sounds like a compliment. I hope. 😊

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Jason M. O'Toole's avatar

Yeah, it's a complement. Erotic poems are difficult territory. Takes a bit of bravery to write them, especially to write interesting ones that make you think, maybe worry, and ask questions.

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

I knew it would be lustful, but I wasn't expecting that much heat. I'm unsure whether to have an ice bath or contemplate and cry. Both probably. Extraordinary! 🤍🤍🤍

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Edward Swafford's avatar

An ice bath with a beloved!!!

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BJ Dawson's avatar

Lovely, lovely work. It would seem that you all have your fingers firmly planted upon the pulse of lust personified.

Careful with all those fingers, tho! :)

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Wandering fingers have a mind of their own, sweet BJ.

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Linda Kowalchek's avatar

Thank you so very much! 😊

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Ann Marie Steele's avatar

These pieces had my mouth watering and thirsty for more!

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Elena's avatar

Uh shit, I’m on vacation rn and savouring all the juiciness.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

What a collection of sin wrapped in alluring words. Bravo to all involved, a truly brilliant bunch!

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Mark Farley's avatar

seductive, sensual, sexual, steamy, suggestive. Need I say more? 🙏

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Five times the alliterative power! ⚡️⚡️

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The Sea in Me    (Síodhna)'s avatar

Oh wow! What an edgy and interesting experiment. Great work all!!

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Thank you!

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Shay Brené's avatar

Thank you for including my poem! It was very fun writing for this sin 😜

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Edward Swafford's avatar

You’re one of our stars ⭐️⭐️

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Ral Joseph's avatar

Beautiful body of work here.

Kept checking my inbox for this. It's erotic, dark and bold. More like wine without the absolute care of the world. Perfect BCP

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Love uuuuu

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wildflower's avatar

So so good!!

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Edward Swafford's avatar

So is your poem in Gluttony! Wow!

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wildflower's avatar

Thanks so much, Edward!!

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Linda Kowalchek's avatar

Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of this amazing compilation. So honored. 😊

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Pleasure! 🥹🌪

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S y l v i A 🌞 K a l i n A's avatar

Well this was an absolute delight to be a part of but also to read (or listen to)! What a great cluster of lustful words in many forms! Cannot wait for the rest to be released! Lust looks pretty tastefully beautiful from where I stand. Great job everyone!!

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Edward Swafford's avatar

Smut is so 2024.

Tasteful, erotic panache is soooo 2025.

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Debdutta Pal's avatar

My face right now resembles a cartoon dog. Mouth hanging open and heart eyes.

Fuck. I need to go lie down for some time.

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Edward Swafford's avatar

*Closes Debdutta’s mouth and blesses with the sign of the cross*

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The Forgotten Muse's avatar

This was a delight to wake up to. Beautiful work everyone 💜✨

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Edward Swafford's avatar

I bet! ^_^

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The Forgotten Muse's avatar

🤭

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