John Fleming Poet Rhyme

I Saw You Again Yesterday

IV

Once more I have been given cause to dwell
On that ill-fated romance;
I saw you again yesterday, years hence...was  
It just another casual dalliance?
The affected tilt of your cruel and
Arrogant chin, the high piling of a mass of
Staggering auburn hair;
And often I have wondered, just how did it 
Come about that former calamitous affair?
Spontaneous they say? Personally I suspect
It was all rather contrived.
At that moment when I looked into those 
Unaging, dispassionate eyes,
Still so very black, still so very heroically 
Beautiful,
Although saddened with all the sorrows
Of a tragedy that only he and you full knew,
I found what had always been there and was
Most evident...
I needs not guess at your deeper discontent:-
A blind man's tale of lust and infidelity;
Your abhorrence of those sworn oaths that set 
Sharpened keels upon white breakers of a 
Sapphire sea.
I watched as you raised a hot cappuccino
To those perfect lips.
But what cared he for war and death? He took
His chance, plunged his mouth - and kissed!

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Darlene De Beaulieu April 16, 2020 at 12:50 PM Hello John Fleming, I enjoyed this poem and look forward to the second part. I am anxious to know what happens next. Be safe. Enjoy your day my friend.

Brenda Chiri October 22, 2019 at 12:24 PM I cannot wait for you to continue this tale kind sir!;) but I guess you will keep me waiting John! Lol but that's fine you can still read these to me everyday and I would not tire of it!;) all my affection! Kisses!;)

Funom Makama September 27, 2018 at 12:45 PM Beautifully crafted. Well done. I truly enjoyed this.

Gayle Rodd June 2, 2018 at 9:21 AM Brilliant! Such description, I can almost see her too! John Fleming June 19, 2018 at 8:08 PM Thank you, Gayle...you are most kind. I intend to repay the compliment very soon, and will revisit your little corner of the Soup with its own delightful poetry. My very best regards! :) john

Scott Thirtyseven May 24, 2018 at 8:52 AM Mate you weave your passions into this piece, bringing forth an almost tangible discontent, then leaving us with a sense of hope. Nicely done. John Fleming June 19, 2018 at 7:58 PM Hi, Scott. My apologies for the lateness of my reply...it has been rather remiss of me; to be honest I lost interest in poetry for quite a while due to being tired and run-down. Feel a lot more invigorated now though! My very warmest regards, Scott - much appreciated! :) john

Elaine George April 30, 2018 at 2:34 PM what a tale you have woven with your brilliant words. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing, John. John Fleming June 18, 2018 at 1:29 PM Thank you, Elaine...and thank you for taking time out to visit in the first place - much appreciated! My best regards. :) john

Vijay Pandit April 22, 2018 at 7:13 AM This is a passionate story of conflict in romance..words of impact like.. Your abhorrence of the sworn oaths that would Set sharp keels upon white breakers of a Sapphire sea....and...But what cared he for war and death? He took His chance - plunged his mouth - and kissed! Amazing write, john. John Fleming April 22, 2018 at 8:37 AM Thank, Vijay, my good friend. I am still doing a little editing...don't I always? :) Think I will leave well alone though now - lol. My very best regards as ever, Vijay! :) john