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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.

Copyright © Gary Smith | Year Posted 2019

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Jan Allison Date: 8/15/2019 7:51:00 AM the emotions flow through every stanza, a heartfelt poem Gary! congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/15/2019 7:52:00 AM Thank you Jan. :)

John Hamilton Date: 8/14/2019 4:19:00 PM This is excellent Gary, congrats on a fine win! Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/14/2019 4:19:00 PM Thank you John. :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/13/2019 1:16:00 PM Gary, I see why this wonderful poem was awarded first place. This is wonderfully expressed and so deserving! Congratulations! : ) Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/13/2019 1:39:00 PM How kind Connie, thank you. :)

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/12/2019 9:50:00 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 Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/13/2019 4:54:00 AM Thank you CayCay. :)

Constance La France Date: 8/12/2019 7:24:00 PM Gary congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent write Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/13/2019 4:54:00 AM Thank you Dear Heart. :)

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 8/12/2019 6:57:00 PM Congratulations Gary on your winning poem. Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/12/2019 6:59:00 PM Thank you Jeanne. :)

Beautiful Scars Date: 8/12/2019 6:02:00 PM love this, congrats on your well deserved win! :)-luloo Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/12/2019 6:08:00 PM Thank you luloo. :)

Jerry T Curtis Date: 8/4/2019 11:43:00 AM This Is a Masterpiece Bravo........... Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 8/4/2019 11:49:00 AM How kind Jerry, thank you. :)