If you could thump
The outside of my soul,
You’d find that it sounded
Quite hollow.
If you could shout,
Into its blue depths,
Only echoes of your voice
Would follow.
If you could make a wish,
And toss in a coin,
It would fall without reaching
The bottom.
Somewhere, inside, there
Used to be feelings,
But with each new wound,
I forgot them.
The hopes and dreams,
Now buried so deep,
Surely none shall ever
Uncover.
What bright, scattered fragments
Of a soft, giving heart
Made old by cold words of
A Lover.
For now, quenched the glimmer
Which used to reside
And lived with a passion
Of belief!
I had thought this heart’s fire
Nigh unquenchable.
Till stolen,
By an uncommon thief.
Beware the man who masquerades,
As Love, come to save
Your sweet soul.
For in the inevitable end,
When he’s left you again,
There’s only emptiness,
To fill in the hole.
~ C.L.R. ~ © 2005
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About dragonkatet
Regarding the blog name, Dragon’s Dreams ~ The name comes from my love-affairs with both Dragons and Dreams (capital Ds). It’s another extension of who I am, a facet for expression; a place and way to reach other like-minded, creative individuals. I post poetry and images that fascinate or move me, because that’s my favorite way to view the world. I post about things important to me and the world in which we live, try to champion extra important political, societal and environmental issues, etc. Sometimes I wax philosophical, because it’s also a place where I always seem to learn about myself, too, by interacting with some of the brightest minds, souls and hearts out there. It’s all about ‘connection(s)’ and I don’t mean “net-working” with people for personal gain, but rather, the expansion of the 4 L’s: Light, Love, Laughter, Learning.
Another gem left without the appropriate attention! You should re-post some of those …
How very familiar the emotions in this poem are … very!
Thanks, Blaga. I took your advice and re-posted one. For the most part, I just post them, set them free and then move on…but maybe some of my newer readers would be able to appreciate some of these. 🙂 Thanks for reading…I plan to get to your blog tonight, Gods willing.
You did get to my blog and what a delight it was! 🙂