Open Poetry #18 |
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry |
John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
I guess I must crazy, I made the fateful choice. And yet I sit and hunger- And I long to hear your voice... I once sent you a letter- Your reply was quite subdued. I felt so very foolish... And my careless haste I rued. We're dreamers in a fantasy To think that love will grow. We're destined to be lonely, And by now we ought to know... That poet's hearts are crystal- So easily they break- We die inside each time we write For someone else's sake. And sit alone and lonely- In solitude, and cry- And someday, in the darkness, Each one of us will die. And no one here will miss us- We are the castaways- Who dream of how things used to be- Back in the good, old days- So here's to you, you poor recluse- And now I'll tell you why... Let's eat, drink, and be merry, for- Tomorrow we shall die. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
John: this poem is beautiful - you write with style - I could definitely learn much from you ! I enjoyed the read! ~Roniece~ |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
"We're dreamers in a fantasy To think that love will grow. We're destined to be lonely, And by now we ought to know..." Oh sir the words hold a heart that is hurting. One never has to be lonely as long as there is someone to read his words. |
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Scots Gent Junior Member
since 2002-01-20
Posts 17In a Lover's Heart |
That poet's hearts are crystal- So easily they break- We die inside each time we write For someone else's sake all too true partner...all too true. SG [This message has been edited by Scots Gent (01-20-2002 10:19 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) Soooooooo sad but beautiful also, sweet friend, desires can indeed overwhelm us, but we always must embrace each day with hope to hold love true and find joy in the simplest things! (big hugggsssss) This is soooooooo wonderful, sweet friend, it reminds me of the Dave Matthews song "Trippin' Billies"! We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is fabulous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet John, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* yes this dreamer knows her destiny very well. You have said it perfectly. **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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