Limerence

A Poem

Andy Blendermann
Scuzzbucket
Published in
1 min readMar 18, 2024

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Limerence is a drug addiction
A smitten addict’s fearful hit
It feels so real you think it might stick
Around for a minute, can you fucking taste it?
Limerence is like falling asleep needle stuck to my skin
Cuddle in the pillows. a dream you finally let love in
But you refuse to wake up
It’s easier to believe your object of desire wants you then brave the reality that they never did
I feel sorry for you, my delusion
Needing a…

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Andy Blendermann
Scuzzbucket

Denver | Queer poet and writer in mental health, trauma, and life transition. Aspiring fantasy novelist. Always falling love with someone, somewhere.