A Love Lost

Infants we are at first, then adults we do become,
Betwixt the two the one called perception will label us smart or dumb,
She will grace our minds with her children we know as choices,
We feel their influence in action, and more so in our voices.

Level is the playing field thanks to the sister called conscious thought,
Even empowered by this ally I am now left with nought,
The brother called will who fuelled me now mocks me as he departs,
I stand helplessly, as they all lack more to impart.

A reckless path I carved, it’s dangers have severed my core,
Love bids her final farewell, this I cannot endure,
As the heart ceases, the blood of despair now slows,
The cells will cease their journey, but the emptiness always grows.

-	Michael-Shane Brown
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Agustin Avatar
October 19, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 9:28 PM
a heartfelt poem... LINDA
Henderson Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 4:39 PM
May you find peace and blessings my friend.
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