Tiaua M Ioane Poet Pantoum

Moth, Light, Gecko and I

I stared at the ceiling in the dead of the night.
Depressed, devoid of feelings I needed light.
Something in the bulb, palpitating in delight.
Enticing like a siren, flashing colours ignite.

Depressed, devoid of feelings I needed light.
A dribbling Moth I espied, duped by the sight.
Enticing like a siren, flashing colours ignite.
'Stop, wake up you stupid Moth' sadly I cried.

A dribbling Moth I espied, duped by the sight.
Moth dived, got scorched on a suicide flight.
'Stop, wake up you stupid Moth' sadly l cried.
Dazed, Moth got up preparing for another dive.

Moth dived, got scorched on a suicide flight.
Creeping Gecko with a dancing tongue, I espied.
Dazed, Moth got up preparing for another dive.
Gecko's tongue lashed out, Moth got eaten alive.

Creeping Gecko with a dancing tongue, l espied.
Gecko looked at me, winked and smiled.
Gecko's tongue lashed out, Moth got eaten alive.
'Snap out of it stupid Man, go get a life.'

Gecko looked at me, winked and smiled.
Something in the bulb, palpitating in delight.
'Snap out of it stupid Man, go get a life.'
I stared at the ceiling in the dead of the night.

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Patricia Bernard May 12, 2014 at 6:55 PM I so feel sorry for the moth Tiaua M Ioane May 18, 2014 at 1:18 PM Thanks Marla for dropping by and for the comment, I will see you. soon. Alofas, Tiaua

Paul Callus April 4, 2014 at 1:13 PM Delightful Pantoum; very much enjoyed. :) But why do moths get duped so easily?! Why do they fall so tragically in love?! cu around. // paul Tiaua M Ioane April 11, 2014 at 2:16 PM This is so overdue dear Paul, but thank you so much for dropping by and commenting. Yes some people are like moths, its better to have loved and get hurt than not loving at all. Alofas Paul. Much appreciated, Tiaua.

Nette Onclaud March 21, 2014 at 11:31 AM such an interesting story so perceptive and thought-provoking,tiua... you delight!.. huggs Tiaua M Ioane March 22, 2014 at 2:26 AM Always looking forward to your visit dear Nette especially your comments. Much appreciated with many alofas.

M. L. Kiser March 19, 2014 at 4:47 PM HAHA, that cracked me up good! Tiaua M Ioane March 20, 2014 at 3:57 PM So glad you enjoyed this dear M L, thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I replied earlier but my computer must be acting up again. Alofas, Tiaua.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 19, 2014 at 8:42 AM Amazing and captivating! A choreography of life and interaction of its parts! Beautiful dear T.M. Ioane! Tiaua M Ioane March 19, 2014 at 9:30 PM Thanks Demetrios, am very glad you like this! Always appreciate your comments, my first try in 'Pantoun' hoping it was okay. Lots of Alofas. Tiaua.