He reaches out and puts his arm on her shoulder
Pulls her close and into his space
She trembled as the darkness enfolds her
As she sees the look on his face
He kisses her hair and whispers his guarantees
“No one will love you as much as I could”
He puts his hands around her neck and started to squeeze
Somewhere an owl hooted deep in the wood
The moon and the stars conspired for romance
Heedless of those that hunt by their light
Young lovers caught up in the passions of loves dance
Unaware of the monsters that crawl in the night
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He laid her down gently in the heather
Kissed her lips in whispered goodbyes
Promised her that they would always be together
The moonlight reflected from her open eyes
He thought it was no more than he deserved
The love he offered was always the best
Such love, he mused, should be unreserved
Such unspoilt memories to take to her rest.
And the moon and the stars kept on shining
Uncaring of ill deeds done under their light
But it’s not natures way to be redefining
The role evil plays in the heart of the night
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Another town and in another bar
Another hopeful smile exchanged
Two hearts beating under another star
One mind remains deranged
And so the world keeps on turning
A desperate lovelorn dance
Lonely hearts keep on yearning
Playing a game of chance
And the moon and the stars oversee all
Illuminating all the sins of men
Bedevilled in the grip of another nightfall
The record starts playing…again and again..
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Author:
Tallisman (Pseudonym) (
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Comments4
Emotions well captured. Deep lines and very well penned.
Thanks Pete!
Autocorrect! Sorry Peet !
I loved how this poem leaves the reader to imagin the outcome of each step the forshadowing and the back and forth in this dark poem of passion. It reminds me of the song by Nick Cave and the bad seed "where the wild roses grow" Dark and haunting
Thanks Sorenbarret! Great feedback.
Sinister given a tribute in some very rich poetry. A tale well told.
Faving this for the construction rhyme and flow, mate.
Thanks Dave, appreciate your feedback and comment!
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