Centrefold

peto

Perfection from a broken mould 

The front page former centrefold 

Drips head to toe in solid gold 

What did you leave behind 

 

The heart you gave away was mine 

Unravelling like a ball of twine 

Without my dark your star won't shine 

What did you leave behind 

 

The jungle cat trapped in a zoo 

The black cloud in a sky of blue 

The sleuth who doesn't have a clue 

What did you leave behind 

 

Out with a lady and her lord 

I pay the price for your reward 

I knew the day you drew your sword 

What you would leave behind 

 

The girl who dried my blood and tears 

Nursed me to health and dried my tears 

Your looks are fading with the years 

I've left you well behind 

  • Author: peto (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 10th, 2024 08:19
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • courlieth_aeolis

    Why does this poem sadden me? How interesting. I really like your poems, Peto.

    • peto

      Thank you courlieth
      A lovely and much appreciated comment
      Glad to catch your interest
      Much obliged

    • Christina8

      This is incredible! It evokes so much emotion. "without my dark your star won't shine"---I feel like that is so powerful, maybe the reason why opposites attract. But a stunning but sad poem. A pleasure to read!

      • peto

        Thank you Christina
        You know by now how much your encouragement means
        extremely grateful as always
        A wee gem of a lady

      • Thomas W Case

        Powerful work.

        • peto

          Thank you very much Thomas

        • Cassie58

          Definitely a case of opposite attracts. Dark/light. When she left the balance was gone. An emotive piece, superbly conveyed and much enjoyed peto.

          • peto

            I really appreciate that comment cassie
            So good to hear you enjoyed
            Many thanks



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