Pills are dangerous. This piece was written with power & a great performance here. Well done!

How seductive the call of pharmaceuticals. Health, happiness, sanity.. all disintegrated by one seemingly harmless cure.
Excellent write, my friend!

I am sure he would be impressed by your ability to adapt to his style, which is not easy. This has a good flow and rapid pace

He does have a machine gun style, doesn’t he? Quick bites! It doesn’t seem to matter what style you’re using, you always manage to bring it home on point, my friend

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you connected with the write my friend. He saw it on DU, I think he approved, if I remember right. Appreciate you.

Damian

I like this style. Reminds me of a poet I knew. I think his name was JustDave. He had a bit of this style as well. Great ink.

Brilliantly penned, DK. There is always so much depth underneath these saucy tales you weave my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

Your vote: Buckle in girl. I’m getting ready to spill my guts. And it’s nothing to be proud of.

OMG, HJ. Yeah, exactly like that. Come over here and lick it off. I feel like feeding you.

This is one scorching story. Outstanding. Your a talent DK.

Well, M’Dear 🌺

Let me start with this: “GULP!”
Nowhere is there a “fiction” tag … thus, as wonderful as it is to imagine it’s all or partly fact (and, I’ve read every chapter through “Back In The Kitchen”), your unrivaled gift as a master raconteur has drawn me into every stunningly vivid detail of each breathfilled, thrumming moment, as though I’m alive in each character’s skin.
It’s truly staggering how erotically graphic and honest to reality the entire timbre is, all without a smidgen of disgusting ugliness … it’s entirely not in WHAT you write, but in HOW you write it, how you put, how you make it come across as though it’s all as humanly natural as one slipping into their shoes … as though it’s exactly what I’d do and how I’d act under the same circumstances.

And, in addition, not a grammar, syntax, or diction gaffe in the lot … sighhh! Writers like You could put editors out of business, make editing arcane.

Oh, well … here I go again hogging all the air, wearing thin my welcome. Let me close with a very-very sincere, “Thank you, Lady-DK, for the sheer enjoyment of sharing your phenomenally rare prowess with a sparkling pen, Our Exemplarily Skilled Writer!” ⁓ Richard🖌

PS: in a lull, drop by my place to see what I’ve been up to of late … hint-hint! ; )

Love those opening lines. The write felt like an emotional rollercoaster like most situations like those are. Great ink.

Clearly, I’m late to the show, but whew loved every second of this read.

Wow, you gave me bits and pieces of a fairy tale example, Little Red Riding Hood. This is good.

Magnificent piece Damian. Great description my friend.

As a former redhead I had to smile at the redhead reference. The chill you build in this is palpable. But where would we be without our muse? Mine can be a technicolor bitch but I’d be lost without her. The places you take us, my friend…

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you enjoyed the write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

I remember this spotlight. You both were amazing on this.

Duende is a marvelous woman. Talented writer. Cool person all around. Great piece Damian.

I keep hoping she’ll show up again. Maybe one day. I know a lot of people struggle with the closing of DUP. The transition to new lands can be a challenge. I miss her too, my friend

Thanks, Mary. That she is my friend. Hopefully she’ll see it’s posted. Appreciate you.

Damian

One of the best poets, and thankfully one I call friend. Her heart is big and forgiving. She sees the good in everyone. I wish I could read more of her, but when her poems pop up it is always special. Now log on! Haha.

Was nice learning some new things about her. Great interview.

Thanks so much, Duende. I’m glad they live on in a new home, while still honoring our former home. It was an honor interviewing you my friend, I’m glad you said, Yes. lol. To quote David Lee Roth: “We were laughing like pirates!” Well it was two friends chatting. 😊 I appreciate you as well, Duende.

Damian

This was such an interesting interview. I enjoyed hearing Duende’s explanation about the meaning of her name and how she learned about poetic elements. I didn’t know she was from the Netherlands. You tease out some fascinating material, Damian.

Duende, it must have been quite frightening to go for five years without any literary inspiration. I can’t imagine it, because you’re a gifted writer and writers are called. I’m so glad you found your muse!

I’ve had days just as you described but without the anger.
All that is certain is that your mood, like everything else, is impermanent.
While your feeling like crap its a good time for introspection.The way out is in.🙏

Happy Wednesday Fia. I know it’s not a great day for you.

hello beautiful Fia I feel you on this I can’t shake my mood either and I’m getting nothing done I have no motivation pain sucks it right out of you great write 💕

Powerfully penned, Fia. I think your day will get better my friend, thanks for sharing. Appreciate you.

Damian

Thank you, girl. It was a very difficult day. I straightened it out. I did use that fury to help out, though. lol

Use that anger to reflect and learn what not to do, so the situation can be controlled and conquered.