Open Poetry #48 |
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Married to a Ghost |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California ![]() |
Married to a Ghost Were I to complain, miserably, As often I choose to do; Would you see the extremes of pain I always put myself through? Were I to render, incomplete, My life in all its glory; What fact... What feature there might lend Any credence to the story? The soul ‘been weighed, I feel the pull Of the chains that drag me down. The golden rule, a smile portrayed Upon the face of a clown Who spends each night alone and tired, And having seen all, sees none. Ambition sired become the plight Of a destiny undone. I dance shadow, I toast the dark, Still, ‘recall what came before… Depraved and stark, deep down I know There is always room for more, But will not share my misery… No! That is what matters most! The world must see the damned despair Of being married to a ghost. For loyalty does not serve me, Although I hold high my head. That all might see this grief truly At least once, before I’m dead. That none may sing a mourning hymn, Nor miss me that I am gone… Nor, by some whim, encompass sting When from this world I am drawn… To take upon myself once more That toll I paid while living… Unto the core of hell to spawn Eyes on souls unforgiving. Unto the end of time to wield, For every demonic host, A truth revealed death shan’t rescind… Still being married to a ghost. Michael Anderson |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, to be married to a ghost is a sad affair to say the least. I kinda put myself in that situation. The woman I gave my love to when I really had none to give, died before I had a chance to try to make up to her for not standing tall in "those" days. I think of her daily. ~*~ I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ~*~ |
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niteismyday Junior Member
since 2012-06-19
Posts 35 |
I can sense your uneasiness and misery in your words. Just remember it isn't too late to find true love again. Overall this was a beautifully written poem, even with it's dark aspect. -nimd |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
My favorite lines are... quote: ...and I like how your poem extends these to the grave and beyond. Very well written! ![]() |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I dance shadow, I toast the dark, Still, ‘recall what came before… Depraved and stark, deep down I know There is always room for more, But will not share my misery… No! That is what matters most! The world must see the damned despair Of being married to a ghost. Touching...I can relate sort of I think...I did like the flow though....nice work! ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Nicely done! enjoyed! Kat >^..^< [This message has been edited by katahdin (04-12-2013 10:32 PM).] |
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Sue_s Junior Member
since 2013-03-26
Posts 45 |
Enjoyed. Sue |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Jer, wow, that is so sad. I find myself driven to try to satisfy my ghost every day, even though I know I know the impossibility of such things. We did have a magical time while together, though. I have no regrets for the years spent with her, only that they ended way too soon. Maybe that’s why I’ll never remarry. ![]() Nimd, I’m glad you enjoyed this, and that you can appreciate the dark aspect. I personally doubt finding love again will be something I endeavor to do. Guess I’m happily married to a ghost at that. Hi Bob, if the soul retains any conscious thoughts from this life in the next, I am sure I will still be married to my ghost in the next realm. Some souls I believe are linked, I was just so lucky to have found my “soul mate” in this life. Angel4aking, it’s probably better for one not to be able to relate fully to this one. ![]() ![]() Hi Kat, it’s great to see you here. Gratz on being a grandparent. It’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it? Sue, Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed Michael |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You continue to shine in the darkness, my friend.. ![]() |
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