Talking about Sex
Time for a touchy subject, do not snigger, do not yell
Lets all be adult now, as being passionate can be hell
It’s time we spoke about it, get it out there if you will
Nothing kills libido like constant pain and being ill
Explaining to a loved one is the hardest thing to do
Why sex is off the menu, and even cuddling too
Widespread pain and tender skin makes all this a chore
Painful joints, and Fibro fog, IBS and so much more
It takes away your passion, numbs your brain and stops
sleep
All your partners wooing, the flowers and chocolates they
can keep
No amount of sex toys, dressing up or wonder gel
Will stop it being painful, nor stop it being hell
Inside we do still love them, and want the return of
painless days
Where life was made for living, back when the bedroom was
ablaze
When hips and lips and senses burned, as the body you
explored
And sex was always a delight, and not something you
ignored
Some will understand, and honour the vow of come what may
Others cannot handle it and will decide to call it a day
I really wish they understood we don’t love them any less
We want to bare our heart and soul without the need to
undress
It seems that in my younger years I was always ready for
bed
Why is it now that I need my sleep, should it be the
thing I dread?
Again, I feel I failed you, as we kiss and wish good
night
I shut my eyes and pray inside please come and make it
right
I know there is a distance and I often feel the unease
I do my best and play things down trying too now please
This isn’t what I wanted nor how I had it planned
I wish I could now please you, not tell you sex is banned
Do you know that I still love you, with all my heart and
soul
Do you know I made your happiness my lifelong goal
Do you understand that inside you still turn me on
How can I now delight you, now that my libido has gone
My body is a prison, my life is not my own
Pain is what now fills my day, and is worse when it’s
full blown
Please say you understand this, and by my side you will
always be
Knowing that I still love you and that inside I am still
me
©Terry Haslett www.facebook.com/PoetrySoapbox
