Open Poetry #18 |
Masquerade .........(Empty Love) |
GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
They danced a dance, one of untrue romance Where candles were never lit Nor did their hearts ever flit They attended this masquerade in beds they ruefully made disguised in masks made of stone Together, but yet alone Their eyes wouldn’t meet beneath the icy sheets The place where feelings were killed, and only needs were filled Just two souls with cement skin, hardened from where they had been, longing for lovers of the past and youth that did not last A courtship of strangers, of hearts guarded from danger That was doomed from the start Each knowing that someday they’d part And when they did, there wasn’t a trace No need to see the others face No rose left on the pillow No love letter of sweet sorrow For it was just a lonely dance, one of untrue romance A waltz performed by the living dead on a dance floor which was a cold bed © David 2002 [This message has been edited by GenXer (01-02-2002 04:20 PM).] |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Ooh, Dave, this is really good. Cold hearts make cold beds. Enjoyed this one very much. Cheryl |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* how incredibly sad....too true these words often are. **big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Cheryl - Good to see you over here again. We are like the nomads of poetry websites. We don't have a home here on the net. I took today off from work, so I thought I do a little writing. This is what popped into my mind. Thanks for reading. Dave |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Startime - Unfortunately, this probably happens to often. That is why I have an electric blanket on my bed. It keeps my warm no matter how cold the sheets get. Thanks for reading. Dave |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I really liked this one, Dave.... Its too bad and also very sad, but many people actually spend their entire lives together this way......and of course, like you say......apart! Maybe you should buy them a NY pizza...that might at least warm them up a bit. Great job! copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
It is true Lyra. That is why I sleep on the floor, to avoid that whole cold bed thing. Hey, a nice piping hot NY pizza can cure most anyone's despair. Can you imagine a bed made from NY pizza? Now that is a bed anyone could fall in love in. Dave |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Dave, Nice writing I particularly like the cement skin...is that like a cement overcoat. Chilly write, good stuff Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
GenXer, Excellent write enjoyed the read. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
No rose??? No wonder it was doomed!! My perception of truth will somehow never quite be the same..and so I write. |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Dave,this is so wonderful!But don`t let this swell your head. Juanita |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
This is grand, looks quite distinctive, Dave..cool [This message has been edited by ecrivan (01-03-2002 11:23 AM).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Interesting, indeed. This reqires another reading. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I've read it again and I like it even more than before |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
"They attended this masquerade in beds they ruefully made disguised in masks made of stone Together, but yet alone" - I could most definitely understand what you were or still are going through. I was intrigued while reading this...all the way through, and felt guilty to be so, because afer all it is your sadness on paper. |
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