“Don’t go out looking for experience for its own sake.” ~ Saul Bellow
It is the thing—
under no circumstances
to give into
Invitations are plenty
but snobbery
pays off
chew the invite
Selectively
swallow or spit;
it’s an acquired taste
do not give in
Temptation IS
sweetest bitterness
– resist!
for Poets United
note: I’ve been preparing for an exam in the past few weeks, and as such I couldn’t get round to reading all my favourite blogs. But now that it’s done (I wrote it today) I’ll be slowly catching up.
Here’s to wishing you all a peaceful Easter break, in advance!
Ooh yes! 😀 Temptation can be hard to resist… but we must!! ❤️
So is the invite the temptation or the selectivity? I know, but I could imagine it either way, someone depriving themselves into loneliness.
We must, indeed! Thank you Sanaa for reading. <3
Ah Susan, you’ve got me. 😀 I left the process note on purpose. But to answer your question, this poem starts in the middle of the action scene, perhaps that’s why it feels ambiguous!?
The emphasis is on being selective, that is, choosing one’s battles carefully. Invite is the temptation. And the invite I’m talking about is the tempting need to explain oneself, when feeling misunderstood. These are the types of invitations I chew. 🙂
I hope your exam went well, Khaya. Yes, some temptations are best ignored.
Yes, too often temptation has its bitter side.
Not all temptations are bad, but we do know in our hearts the ones that are. So then before we dare we must weigh up the consequences.
But I can’t resist chocolates…Ugh, I’ve put on so much weight. What a shame 🙁 Love how you close.
Thank you, Sherry. I’m hopeful about the results but I wait…
Yes, I agree. Some temptations are not worthy of attention.
True that, Robin!
Chocolate is one my vices, too. I call them the 3 Cs; chocolate, cheese and champers. 😀 Trick though is, the more the chocolate, the more the outdoors. 😀
It does, Susie.
Best wishes with your exams Khaya. Its good you have some blog hopping time now.
Luv the issues of selectivity and the shield of snobbery, in reality temptation surrounds us daily
Much ⚘love
Temptation is, indeed, a bittersweet mistress. And often times, if we resist, we are blessed by only tasting the sweet.
I hope you get the best grade ever in your exam!
I vote for tasting only the sweet. 🙂
Thanks Maga, it was an entry exam…studying never stops. 😛
Thank you Gillena for reading. Much love!
I’ve found that being selective about the temptations I succumb to makes it that much sweeter. Regular cookies? Oh no… I adore cookies, but I make myself hold out for bakery fresh specimens.
Also, good luck on the tests!
If one feels like something is a temptation it is probably being entered into for the wrong reasons … I like the sparse feel to your poem, which adds power and emphasis to your words and the final single declaration of ‘Resist’! Not always easy … but wise thoughts!
Hope the exam went well for your Khaya and enjoy the new feeling of freedom! 😀 Happy Easter! Xx
I agree it’s not always easy to resist, but one can always try. 🙂 Thanks Annika, and a restful Easter to you too…xx
Temptation is the lure on the hook. You capture the essence of it well!
Frank, thank you for your visit and reading. Much appreciated!
My pleasure 😇
I’ve been tempted by so many things that prevent me from being constructive or creative. I just have to resist those urges, so I can progress in everything I do.
Oh, one must always be aware of those distractions. Some come as criticism (from self or others), and can cripple our creative process if we don’t resist the temptation to indulge them. Resist!
Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking time to read my blog. Much appreciated!
I certainly agree. It can be tough to stay constructive with distractions around even if some look harmless or even some that look productive like doing chores instead of something more important.
You’re welcome. I’m glad I discovered it!