Vampire Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Where is weakness appreciated?
Who brags of an association?
Or tolerates putting up with it?

And yet submissive tenderness is requested.
Whenever a fresh face seems to be ripe for seduction.
Someone who comes to dominate our delusions...
With envisioned fantasies,
We would like the new arrival to satisfy and please.

Where is weakness appreciated?
Who brags of an association?
Or tolerates putting up with it?

After we have finished with our selfish whims,
Those who once had the energy to put up with us...
Leave to re-energize with someone else.
Or choose to stay in comas!
And awaken to refuse to have anything to do...
With anyone who approaches life as if a vampire.

'No.
I do not recall or remember,
Any blood suckers! '

~Hmmm...
That's odd!
Are you absolutely sure?
Your reference to blood sucking,
Triggered a response that was not prompted.~