Writing, once again, in the dark of night with soft music for company. Muse said, "your turn" and asked me to take up pen and write.
A Sad Song - 06 Sep 11
I know I said it
Once
A long time ago
As I walked toward you
I said
I love you
But now I realise
I was walking in vain
I know I said it
In the dark of
A starless night
When even the Moon
Chose not to look
And my words
Lost their way
In the dark
I know I said it
But dark tears
Washed the traces
The feint footprints
From the path
And my lost words
Were walking in the rain
Again
Interesting how a thought can take you into places that have not been explored and can only be seen in the dark of night.
This poem / song is not autobiographical, nor is it about anyone I know, it is just a feeling that grew out of the music to which I was listening at that moment.
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http://dversepoets.com/2011/09/06/open-link-night-week-8/
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Wow - fantastic imagery
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo ♥ for visiting and for your lovely comments ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat were you listening to?
ReplyDeleteMy first reaction after reading this was to say: 'Try again!' For whatever reason the loved one isn't getting the message.
Hi Mark - thanks for your comment - I agree, the message isn't getting through at all.
ReplyDeleteSorry Mark - forgot to answer your question...I was listening to a selection of Sarah McLachlan tracks.
ReplyDelete"When even the Moon
ReplyDeleteChose not to look
And my words
Lost their way
In the dark"
stunning doesn't even come close, Ainsley! this poem is sad and romantic and utterly beautiful!
some deep feelings grew - of loss and regret it seems. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteIs very interesting how you can just hear one word and it sparks something in you. Great piece.
ReplyDeletenice...love it when a song does that...i often listen to music as i write...you come away with an evocative piece...
ReplyDeleteThank you dani ♥ for your really lovely comments ♥
ReplyDeleteSometimes melancholia brings out the loveliest poems ♥
Hello Sheila ♥ thank you for visiting and for your great comments ♥
ReplyDeleteHello Pat, thank you for visiting one of my blogs - one word triggers or, sometimes a fragment of an image sets off the strangest things.
ReplyDeleteHi Brian - thank you for your comments and for visiting me again.
ReplyDeletesad. Such longing and loss. Especially liked
ReplyDeleteI know I said it
In the dark of
A starless night
When even the Moon
Chose not to look
Hi Rob - thank you for your comment and thanks too for your visit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Charles for your great comments and thank you for visiting.
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