Like the Surge of a Coitus Urge
This poem explores the intense and often overwhelming nature of desire, comparing it to a 'surge of coitus urge.' The poet describes the feeling as unstoppable, unpredictable, and undeniable, emphasizing its powerful impact. The poem uses the metaphor of an 'unwelcome suitor' to illustrate the struggle to resist this urge, which persists and teases the individual. The imagery of 'tempting fruit' and the 'unknown bit' suggests the allure of the unknown and the potential outcomes of giving in to desire. The poem also reflects on the creative process, likening the urge to write and create to the same powerful force. The poet questions whether it would have been better to embrace the urge sooner or to let it take control, ultimately celebrating the act of creation and the freedom it brings. The poem's free verse form allows for a fluid exploration of these themes, capturing the complexity and depth of human desire and creativity.
| Word | In English | Plain (English) | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| surge | sudden increase | a sudden and powerful increase | surj |
| coitus | sexual intercourse | sexual intercourse | koh-i-tus |
| urge | strong desire | a strong desire | urj |
| unpredictable | not able to be predicted | not able to be predicted | un-pri-dik-ta-bul |
| undeniable | cannot be denied | cannot be denied | un-di-nai-a-bul |
| nudge | gentle push | a gentle push | nuhj |
| linger | stay longer | to stay longer | ling-er |
| teases | playfully annoys | playfully annoys | teez-es |
| tempting | attractive | attractive | temp-ting |
| worthwhile | valuable | valuable | wurth-wile |
| landscape | view | view | land-skaip |
| prison | jail | jail | pri-zun |
| treasure | value highly | value highly | trezh-er |
| newfound | recently discovered | recently discovered | nyoo-found |
The poet of this work is unknown. The poem appears to be contemporary, exploring themes of desire and creativity.