Serendipitous soliloquy Does this tirade scan iambically I pace the floor shouting my declaimation Trying to rid myself of my consternation You swore you loved me, chased and wooed me I began to trust became your devotee How could I become sucked in to this morass I feel a sad rejected lass My ego has… Continue reading Soliloquy
Category: Grief,
Serendipity
Serendipitous soliloquy Does this tirade scan iambically I pace the floor while shouting my declaimation Trying to rid myself of my consternation You swore you loved me, You chased and wooed me I began to trust and became your devotee How could I become sucked in to this morass I am feeling such an ass… Continue reading Serendipity
My home
Inside my bag are packed the things that fill my heart with joy the faded, threadbare shawl that whispers a tinplate soldier toy. Inside my bag wrapped well in cloth a tiny mirror fragment immortalised inside that glass the ghosts of those I love Some memories are intransigent Inside my bag stowed very safe two… Continue reading My home
Life has moved on updated
Here is the first version of this Pantoun I have since reworked it please see the second version any thoughts if either works? I flutter and fly like a trapped butterfly Commitment I promised it wasn’t a lie While life has moved your love I still crave It… Continue reading Life has moved on updated
Lonely in the night.
Dark of the night
I lay on a bed In the dark of the night Twisting and turning Dreaming tight Dressed all in satin A sensuous sight A sacrifical pose From a satanic rite You are beside me Your breath on my skin I welcome your presence A reprise to begin My world and my lover You left me,… Continue reading Dark of the night
Looking for you
I spent my life looking for you Now I have found you,am happy but blue It’s too late for you to be my mate Wasted years, parlous state Too many miles travelled Too many locks to unravel Could I be selfish and go with my heart Whilst breaking many others,would just be the start Now… Continue reading Looking for you
Walking out
Every dream you promised me Drew me close, then misery Your words were seductive don’t you see. You took my heart and held it safe I gave my trust, to an inventive knave My first mistake, I can vouchsafe. Those carefully crafted lies of yours Drew me in, closed other doors You locked my heart,… Continue reading Walking out
Gossamer wings
You brushed my life, with gossamer wings Held captivated by your promises of things Then you flew away, leaving an indelible mark A gap, a need, a place that felt so dark Changing my soul forever, all for naught But the life cycles of butterflies are short From this memory springs Love,Yearning,Sadness, Learning and Strength
Diverting my love
I got carried away by our interaction, Thought it was a source of mutual attraction, I got carried away by your seeming caring, Those whispered words and the texts endearing, I imagined ,we shared something special at times, I am sure we did, fleetingly, or maybe I am blind, I knew you had others, Then… Continue reading Diverting my love
