Spiderlace

Dan Williams

When pretty meant a pleasant smile,

eyes could say forbidden things if love was listening,

in the back seat on a four-door falcon cruise

it was all that could be asked for, for a while.

This ritual these days is locked away, out of sight

and increasingly, all too uncommonly repeated.

Fear seems to be increasing in the evening more now

as that pretty woman still conceals from us her face;

kept from our eyes by a spiderweb of lace.

There has been another death at honesty house tonight,

Betrayal dug the grave while Trust retreated.

 

  • Author: Dan Williams (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 8th, 2024 00:07
  • Comment from author about the poem: A little ditty I knocked out grieving another foiled romance.
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Neville



    Sshh .. it happens but then you clearly know that, don't you .. let's keep it to ourselves since there's no point spreading it around .. and anyway, there's always more fish in the sea .. or that's what my folks said back in the day .. Neville

    • Dan Williams

      Unfortunately (or not) my fishing days have pretty much petered out. Shouldn't really complain, lots of memories to choose from. Thanks for the read.

    • Goldfinch60

      Intriguing words Dan.

      Andy

    • sorenbarrett

      Some great images and lines here. Spiderweb of lace very impactful with underlying possible meanings but my favorite line is "Betrayal dug the grave while trust retreated"

      • Dan Williams

        And another great review from you. Thanks again.

      • Tony36

        Great write Dan

        • Dan Williams

          Thanks to you for the read and kind words.

          • Tony36

            You're welcome Dan

          • Thad Wilk

            A mesmerizing, touching
            and poignant write!! 😢
            There's plenty of
            fish in the sea, 🐠🐟🐠
            don't give up the fight!! 💪
            Great read, thanks
            for sharing
            to read a delight! , 💯
            Best regards ✌️ Thad

            • Dan Williams

              Don't get to many rhyming comments. Clever. Thanks a bunch.

            • NafisaSB

              better luck for the next one - well written though



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