Abstinence: Still I Wait (Bethany James) (Seven Arts Magazine)

Abstinence: Still I Wait (Bethany James) (Seven Arts Magazine)

For those who wait to have sex before a intimate or marital relationship.

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You may tempt me throughout my days
With your cruel, tantalizing ways,
You may manipulate me into sensuality
But still, through spirituality, I’ll wait.
Does my purity vex you?
Why are you so hostile with me?
Cause I achieved freedom to choose
My head is held high and I’m set free.
Just like a female tiger hunting prey,
With the instinct to feed her mate,
Just like the hunter watches prey migrate,
Still I’ll wait.
Did you want to see me falter?
Sexual used up and unsettled?
Body shattered like broken glass.
Temple withered by my demise.
Does my lifestyle oppose you?
Don’t you take it to heart
Cause I exist happier than you do
Without showing off my parts.
You may seduce me with your influence,
You may mesmerize me with your flashiness,
But still, like true love, I’ll wait.
Does my temperance plague you?
Does it caught you off guard
That I’m actually made of jewels
And my worth can be seen as avant-garde?
Out of the depth of societal norms
I wait
Up from a sex driven standard or form
I wait
I’m a priceless stained glass, glittering and good shape,
Steadfast and unmovable I am beyond the world’s rate.
Shimmering above in place not ordinary or safe
I wait
Allow me to be heavenly minded,
I am the goal for those striving.
I wait
I wait
I wait.

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Bethany Camille James is an aspiring author who has been immersed in writing since childhood. She has leveraged poetry as a means of self-expression and personal discovery. Her areas of expertise include Creative Writing and English.

She has a strong background in social media content creation and digital marketing, along with experience in self-publishing and ghostwriting. As a professional blogger and proficient social media manager, she welcomes any inquiries or discussions at your convenience.

The author specializes in Creative Writing and English, possessing extensive experience in social media content creation and digital marketing strategies. She has a solid background in self-publishing and ghostwriting, and is recognized as a professional blogger and social media manager. 

With numerous recent publications, she will be prominently featured during National Poetry Month in various outlets, including an Author Spotlight with Seven Story Publishing. Additionally, as we observe National Stress Month, let’s encourage our audience to relax their minds and rejuvenate their spirits with uplifting energy.

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