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May 13, 2016
The truth behind a misconception
far too private to explain,
but amazing how a lack of knowledge
can put on one, such extra strain.
The truth behind a misconception,
as constricting as barbed wire.
Wind travelling in the wrong direction
killing the flame of loves desire.
April 14, 2016
Vague shadows of a life now past;
a ticking time-bomb, beating fast.
A melting moment, soon dissolved,
when so in love, when so involved.
Vague glimpses of those vibrant rooms;
such laughter once, now catacombs.
And only echoes left behind,
as each word spoken, brought to mind.
Vague hopes of meeting – not a chance;
a fool indeed, who dares, a backward glance.
Why kill the dream, the mind holds pure?
Though the pain of loss, hard to endure!
Vague memories finally put to bed;
no more, thoughts linger in the head.
An exorcism, now executed
No more, the heart is persecuted.
Vague thoughts of everything I do,
from the last second that you withdrew.
In truth, a blur, a tormented hell;
a lone existence – this empty shell.
Vague shadows of a life now through;
you’re done with me, I’m done with you.
So tightly hands held ‘goodbye grips’,
til the last touch of finger tips.
Needing a side-kick
comes at a price.
Questioning one’s judgement,
once, maybe twice.
Needing some ‘me’ time,
away from myself.
An out of body experience,
leaving me on the shelf.
Needing some freedom –
choking on stifled air.
But life is a beggar,
when nobody’s there.
Needing an overall;
the engine to re-tune.
Now you’ve gone to God’s heaven,
I’ll be joining you real soon.
November 1, 2015
Oh love, that deep
within me sleeps.
A rested soul
til daybreak peeps,
when together, onward
we walk freely;
two souls as one,
unseen, but clearly
united in death,
as in life, the same.
Oh love so deep,
You came, you came.
Your forever promise
you did fulfill,
to stay by me,
through winters chill.
No flesh to touch.
No tears to dry.
No look of love
seen in your eye.
But still you’re here
as my heart weeps.
Oh love that deep
within me sleeps.
What a waste of emotion,
a life of regret.
What an indulgent fantasy,
a love, one cannot forget.
September 24, 2015
Half naked dancing with desire;
no thought of what may yet transpire.
The fairies moved with gentle ease,
and tiptoed lightly in the breeze.
The elves retired, their whim complete;
to do what elves do, in the heat.
June 24, 2015
Old love that came
at dead of night,
into my mind
by satellite,
and touched my heart
like once before,
then just as quickly,
closed the door.
Old love that is
a lifetime sin,
that should stay buried
deep within,
Yet surfaces,
from time to time;
never free am I,
from this ancient crime.
Old love that is
a burden heavy.
Give me a break,
I’ve paid the levy.
No future built
on heartache’s glow.
The time is right,
old love, please go.
Old love that is,
too hot to handle,
like dying embers
of a candle.
Pray leave me now;
no future can there be,
to my loving you,
or you loving me.
Old love that was
the only thing,
to ever make
my young heart sing.
Take with you knowledge;
of this be certain.
You were the one,
now draw the curtain.
May 29, 2015
He’s the ring to my rang.
He’s the hold to my hang.
He’s the sting to my bang.
He’s the cling to my clang.
He’s the ying to my yang.
He’s the zest to my tang.
He’s the ching to my chang.
He’s the repair to my prang.
May 7, 2015
And of the ones he
thought who might,
he found Delphinia
a total delight!
She tapped into,
his inner senses.
They experimented with
unknown consequences.
And of the ones he
thought who might,
his gut feeling was
to prove him right.
By dawn Delphinia
was on her way.
No questions asked
at close of play.
But how small the world
with the travelling elite;
she found Mendotta to be sat
in the very next seat.
(They had once attended
the same ‘Finishing School’,
in Switzerland,
where the air is cool.)
And she passed on to Mendotta,
the number of a guy,
who she nicknamed ‘Perry’,
who she suggested, she try.
Astonished, Mendotta
accepted with grace;
at the same time feeling
a flush to her face!
Later, the ladies ‘air kissed’
and went separate ways.
How temptation, tantalisingly,
with the mind, stays!
January 18, 2015
A dove flew by
to tell me,
that you were
doing fine.
He said you
loved me still,
and that I
mustn’t pine.
A second dove
then joined him,
and whispered
in his ear,
saying you’d
sent a PS
that I should
wipe away my tear!
I told the doves
to go back,
and tell you to
take a better view.
The tears are
for myself
as I have the
bloomin’ Flu.
and they’ll also
have a PS,
when back to you
they swoop.
I’m sure you’ve
guessed my message,
with this hint,
of pending poop!
You see the
crux of the matter,
(so hard to deal with,
I find.)
is that I can’t
forgive you Darling,
for leaving me
behind!