Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

A Bitter Cup

How fine the lines 'twixt love's traits
From sweet embrace to darkest thought,
A cruel harbinger, fickle fate
In whose grip I am now caught.

My feelings, there on display
My racing heart in love, delighted!
Yet no lovers kiss came my way,
Alas my love went unrequited.

Love was toying with my mind
Causing havoc, oh the pain,
Love, why art thou so unkind
What of my heart will still remain. 

A heart aflame cast the spell
And sent my soul skywards, flying,
Then burned my wings, to earth I fell,
Just charred remains lay now, crying.

I have known the exultant feelings,
Love's potent brew, I have supped,
Only to have my heart sent reeling
And left to drain love's bitter cup.








Entry for
Writing Challenge 1, August 2019 - Just Write - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart.8/8/2019. Placed=1st.

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Jan Allison August 15, 2019 at 7:51 AM the emotions flow through every stanza, a heartfelt poem Gary! congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Gary Smith August 15, 2019 at 7:52 AM Thank you Jan. :)

John Hamilton August 14, 2019 at 4:19 PM This is excellent Gary, congrats on a fine win! Gary Smith August 14, 2019 at 4:19 PM Thank you John. :)

Connie Marcum Wong August 13, 2019 at 1:16 PM Gary, I see why this wonderful poem was awarded first place. This is wonderfully expressed and so deserving! Congratulations! : ) Gary Smith August 13, 2019 at 1:39 PM How kind Connie, thank you. :)

CayCay Godwin August 12, 2019 at 9:50 PM This started out GOOD and then kept getting better and better as each word drew me further in. Congrats and a WOW from me ... CayCay Gary Smith August 13, 2019 at 4:54 AM Thank you CayCay. :)

Constance La France August 12, 2019 at 7:24 PM Gary congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent write Gary Smith August 13, 2019 at 4:54 AM Thank you Dear Heart. :)

Jeanne Mcgee August 12, 2019 at 6:57 PM Congratulations Gary on your winning poem. Gary Smith August 12, 2019 at 6:59 PM Thank you Jeanne. :)

Beautiful Scars August 12, 2019 at 6:02 PM love this, congrats on your well deserved win! :)-luloo Gary Smith August 12, 2019 at 6:08 PM Thank you luloo. :)

Jerry T Curtis August 4, 2019 at 11:43 AM This Is a Masterpiece Bravo........... Gary Smith August 4, 2019 at 11:49 AM How kind Jerry, thank you. :)