In Vain

Wasn't I crazy,
Or was I mad,
To yearn for love,
That could be had.

Wasn't I reckless,
To believe that skies,
Would clear once more,
For my weeping eyes.

Isn't it ironic,
That life should remain,
After all that's treasured,
Has ceased in vain.

A melancholy storm,
Constricting love with its noose,
Has left me alone,
In a life so obtuse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 9, 2016 at 2:09 AM
Deep write, Mike... the flow is great and emotional...Love LINDA
Jones Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 2:46 AM
Wow thank you. Yes it was an emotional moment when I penned it. Thank you for the compliment. I look forward to reading more of your work as well.
La France Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 2:06 PM
Mike, wonderfully penned, I felt the melancholy in your dripping words, quite well done and thanks for visiting my poem, Live In The Moment and for your very nice compliment . . .
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 12:41 PM
Thank you for the empathy you expressed in your compliment. That's the best!
Daudi Avatar
September 25, 2015 at 8:10 AM
niiice
Jones Avatar
September 25, 2015 at 8:24 AM
Thank you very much!
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