Just That Archaic Poet Poet Rhyme

Love Is a Lie

Love is a Lie by Poets contrived,
Since Dawn of Speech, and birth of Cry
The Will to Live- to take or give-
Oh, please, God! Just tell me why!

Of all the things I do deplore:
It is my Pain I most adore
With Danger flirt while courting Hurt-
But I keep going back for more!

I am Old yet barely grown-
(The truest Truth I've ever known!)
I cannot help- shan't save myself-
For Hearts hath Minds of their own...

JustThatArchaicPoet

I entered this piece in the "Love and Loss" contest which was judged on 1-25-14. I posted this poem to The Soup on Nov. 20th of 2013. It's one of my favorite pieces so I was disappointed not to place. Hope you enjoy, Nette :)

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Delysia Hendricks November 26, 2013 at 9:00 PM Hearts indeed do have minds of their own, the stooopid things. Too many times mine has led me astray. Lovely write, you rhymester, you. Licia :-) Just That Archaic Poet November 27, 2013 at 6:17 AM Thanks, Licia; I always enjoy your visits to my work <3 :)

Sara Kendrick November 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM Enjoyed this form..It has great poetic quality..A delight to read..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara Just That Archaic Poet November 27, 2013 at 6:18 AM Thank you, Sara; as always, much appreciated :)

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2013 at 10:22 PM This one seems like it would have done well in that one contest that recently got judged. I forgot the name of it, but it really seemed to be in that vein of contradictions. I sure enjoyed this, my friend. Just That Archaic Poet November 23, 2013 at 5:17 AM Unfortunately, I wrote it too late to enter, but thanks for saying it would have made a good entry :)

Mark Peterson November 22, 2013 at 11:24 AM Our souls have been molded with resilience, and whenever stressed they return with a strength that is an astonishment to ourselves and others. Your poem gave me this thought, and I'm thankful for this gift. Just That Archaic Poet November 23, 2013 at 5:19 AM I'm thankful for your wise words and sagacious perspectives, Mark :)

Richard Lamoureux November 22, 2013 at 8:33 AM There have been times in my life when love seemed like a lie and thankfully I met a woman who tells me the truth every day. Now I know that love is grand! Richard Lamoureux November 23, 2013 at 9:02 AM My pleasure Chan. I enjoyed both. Just That Archaic Poet November 22, 2013 at 8:53 AM I agree with you that it is indeed grand. I wrote an antithesis poem to this piece called "I Think of You More Than You Think I Do". Thanks for stopping by, my friend :)

Robin Davis November 21, 2013 at 5:14 PM Chan This tugs at my heartstrings with a feeling of sorrow and despair. Your words are like sharp knives that stab with every line. Nice job Thanks for the sweet comment on my Bad Loves Burning poem. Hugs Just That Archaic Poet November 22, 2013 at 5:12 AM I take that highly as a compliment; it means I have done my job as a poet if my words have left an impression upon you. Even Cher sang that words are like weapons. Thanks, Sweet Pea :) <3

Karen Anglesey November 20, 2013 at 12:10 PM *********************AMAZING************* Just That Archaic Poet November 20, 2013 at 1:38 PM lol *friend* I HATE typos! Just That Archaic Poet November 20, 2013 at 12:20 PM *BLUSH FROM HELL!* LOL! Thanks, K; you and JM have really made my day. Much love to you, my dear freind <3

Joseph Matose November 20, 2013 at 7:34 AM Archaic! Well-written poem. you've struck again. This is a gem. You're wonderfully creative and detailed. You never release half-cooked stuff. I know you for that. Thanks for sharing. Your Loyal Friend, JM Just That Archaic Poet November 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM Thanks as always, my friend. I've been M.I.A. for several days due to strep and am looking forward to see if you have posted anything new. Much appreciated, JM :)