The Black Cat that crossed my path.

David Wakeling

You are nothing but a cliché,
You used the L word every day.
Then you went and danced the slow dance,
 With that sad guy filled with romance.
Oh You are my unlucky charm.
You are my misery and harm.

I saw a black cat cross my path,
So I destroyed your photograph,
Hey I hope you had lots of fun,
I went and bought myself a gun.

I went to the river  today,
That was where you happened to say,
That I was your beautiful star.
And you played our song on guitar.
We made love under the moon,
Sadly The morning came too soon.

I saw a black cat cross my path,
So I destroyed your photograph,
Hey I hope you had lots of fun,
I went and bought myself a gun.

Tonight I will hold my gun high,
And fire shots into the sky.
I’ll save a bullet for my heart.
And fall on the grass like a dart.
The people will never erase,
The  wide smile left on my face.

I saw a black cat cross my path,
So I destroyed your photograph,
Hey I hope you had lots of fun,
I went and  bought myself a gun.

  • Author: David Wakeling (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 5th, 2025 01:48
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  • orchidee

    I was the guy who didn't understand Russian Roulette. I loaded the gun with bullets EXCEPT for one chamber. Doh! lol.
    Argh! We have a black cat and a tabby cat, so our black cat crosses my path often!

    • David Wakeling

      Yeah I'm not sure Russian Roulette works that way.Thanks for commenting

    • sorenbarrett

      This sounds like a dark song that speaks of betrayal and loss. Sad and tragic. A ballad perhaps

      • David Wakeling

        Yes it is about betrayal. Thanks for your insightful comments

      • arqios

        The chorus hemmed me in like a blanket stitch… very effective! 🙏🏻🕊

        • David Wakeling

          Thanks so much mi amigo.

          • arqios

            You’re welcome 🙏🏻🕊

          • Poetic Licence

            A sad write of betrayal and pain, well expressed in the write

          • Cassie58

            The repetition works so well here in this lyrical write. The content is sad and betrayal is nothing but absolute heartbreak. Nicely composed David.

            • David Wakeling

              Thank you so much for commenting. Your insight is much appreciated



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