I remember when we used to cry Never a reason , never knew why You used to smile and gently stroke The tears of ire which soured our bliss With every phrase and heartless kiss You fed me hope , my love to yoke I never knew that in my peace You’d sold your heart , another’s lease You loved me still or so it seemed Illusions I wish I’d never dreamed Left me alone to play my part But all the while we drifted apart A rotting raft I captained to death He stole your light, incurred my wrath. It was so clear, the cold in your grasp Each phrase of love a forceful rasp But I was blind and drowned by love Fighting the swirl for the air above And yet it seemed, all so sudden The day you confirmed the truths so hidden You crushed my will, my arms in leather The air above , a distant shimmer I’ve driven by the places we met Swallowing down the bitter regret I’ve walked alone the riverside walks Throwing crumbs to the silent flocks Cool wind blows past , my eyes sorely blind But my memories of you ,still burn in my mind. The fire had faded, the embers still warm When I chose to displace my intentions of harm I hated the man I’d see as a joke A thief of the night, stealing my hope I could not accept , the blame was all mine Love you or hate you, the thinnest black line I’d placed you upon that altar of guilt Roses around you, threatened to wilt But around your face, they flower and live That this was cold fate, I’ll never believe. My thoughts were awry , a danger to you So I’ve let you be free in all that you do Drive by your home once in a while Remembering your touch, the warmth in your smile Then drive away meekly to aimlessly roam My heart still beating without a true home. The fire has faded , the ashes are cold Swept and forgotten , my story now told.
Reason for writing:
mixture of imagination and real experience.
dangers of jealousy and refusal of acceptance
Birth sign: Not entered
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