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These are four of my poems, which form a small collection, called Second Circle Romance. Hope all is well.
- Jason

1) Venomous Counterfeit Angels

Daily homicide led to my broken heart suicide
Tortured nights, but no one could see how I felt inside
With my intestines wrapped around your heart, I just couldn’t digest your loss
So like a broken dream-
I began to fade away

Cause you told me goodnight, then stabbed me in the back
You told me goodnight, then stabbed me in the back

I’ve loved counterfeit angels
And had my intestines replaced with snakes
Painful slithering memories keep me trapped, in your poison embrace

Cause you told me goodnight, then stabbed me in the back
You told me goodnight, then stabbed me in the back

When you cast me out of your heart
You created all the venomous demons I can’t exorcise

2) No Shame (In a Devil’s Kiss)

I’d rather sleep with devils
In seductive red lingerie
Then live by their standards
Conform and obey

I’d rather taste luscious apples
From the tree of desire
Then live my life fearful
Of brimstone and fire

Cause darling your legs open
And heaven’s gates close

I’d rather feel carnal pleasures
And be labeled defiant
Then let my soul wither
Forever longing, but silent

Cause darling your legs open
And heaven’s gates close

As I stand before heaven’s judgment
You can strip me of my angel wings
But paradise is not lost to me

Because what’s wrong with passion
Between consenting adults

3) Jade Green Eyes

A carnal pilgrimage
To the kingdom of pleasure
Where morals disappear
Beneath vanity and lust

Jade green eyes
And serpent like thighs
Pulling me in-
Deeper and deeper
Pulling me down-
Into the flames

Angels cry in sorrow-
As our souls descend to the second circle
Among demons and lost souls
I taste your cherry red lips
And we make love

Angels shed tears-
For those lost to sins of the flesh
Angels shed tears-
For those condemned, for crawling from bed to bed
For slithering from lover to lover

Angels wept-
But in the fiery passion of your kiss
We’ve burned those Sunday Words
And spread the ashes along the path
Of immoral romance

4) Shedding Skin

Her green eyes are focused
Like a coiled rattlesnake
Ready to strike its prey

Her red lips are hungry
Like an ancient vampire
Who’s slept for centuries
And awakes to hunt once more

Her purple tongue
Is strangely sweet and seductive
Flickering in and out, with malevolence
But I don’t care

Although each venomous kiss
Brings me closer to the reaper
And each sinful embrace
Brings my soul closer to hell
I don’t care

Because being with her
Is like shedding skin
Reincarnated by lust
And born again

Outside of heaven’s gates
Our hearts are carelessly discarded
Like broken wedding vows
Our souls tossed aside to rot
Like morals when they’re inconvenient

Thanks to everyone who took the time to read this. And a special thanks to Cate, who has been extra kind to me in reading my poetry and offering feedback. Hope all is well.
- Jason

jabble524 wrote:
1) Venomous Counterfeit Angels

Daily homicide led to my broken heart suicide
Tortured nights, but no one could see how I felt inside
With my intestines wrapped around your heart, I just couldn’t digest your loss
So like a broken dream-
I began to fade away

Cause you told me goodnight, then stabbed me in the back
You told me goodnight, then stabbed me in the back

Jason, if you wrapped your intestines around my heart I would also stab you in the back. I think it's an entirely justified response regardless of what Cate tells you.

How hard is it to break into the romance industry? I know that children's books is the hardest, but what about romance? Does anyone know the percentage of publications for that? Like how many are new authors, reprints, and publications by previously published authors?
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It's terribley difficult to break into the romance industry. First, you have to sell your soul to corporate America. Then you have to go through the initiation. I was tied up in a basement for weeks and could only watch "Lifetime: Television for Women", and "Pride and Prejudice" on loop. This was to prepare me for my Ultimate Romance Exam, which would truly test my romantic credentials. Ironically, the answer to every question on the exam seemed to be either: "what football game? I'd love to go shopping with you!" "Forget sex, I'd love to cuddle." Or, "Mr. Darcy".
Breaking into the romance industry is the most difficult thing I've ever done.

Where is the best place online or otherwise to sell my romance novels? So I have a LOT of romance novels, most of the bestsellers and in like-new condition. I was wondering where exactly was the best place to sell them. Ebay, amazon, something else? I've been told that half priced book store often rips you off. Well anyway, any suggestions + details would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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You could always just burn them!

.. I forgot how much I love you, Red Poppy..

.. by the way, I meant "love" in a familiar sense.. as in "like".. (it should have been "like" I guess)..