Lapse In Judgement

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Penny Wilson Writes

Not forbidden fruit 
but a mistake all the same

The sweetest of fruit
will surely cause me pain

Are you a lapse in judgement
if my thoughts linger

Are you a bad decision
or a taste for my hunger

(Slightly revised from a 2017 version)

Author: Penny Wilson Writes

Penny Wilson is a freelance writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123. View All Posts

4 thoughts on “Lapse In Judgement”

drpoonamchaubey says:

March 9, 2023 at 2:14 am

Are you a bad decision
or a taste for my hunger!
loved the lines with a deep meaning for each reader who interprets it.

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1. Penny Wilson Writes says:
  
  March 9, 2023 at 5:18 am
  
  I’m so glad that you liked it! Thank you! ❤
  
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Minnesota Prairie Roots says:

March 7, 2023 at 9:24 am

Such a contemplative, regretful poem with a strong visual.

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1. Penny Wilson Writes says:
  
  March 8, 2023 at 4:46 am
  
  Thanks, Audrey. ❤
  
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