Rabbit Don'T Run



My shy moth eyes
were attracted to the beauty of your flame
The pleasure of knowing you
was worth the risk of me feeling the pain
From the hurt burn of you leaving ... 
a house of mirrors with no image of you within
I always knew this day would come,
certain, like the rising of the sun — 
Beautiful rabbit you would wanna run

Timid, nervous ever ready to flee
The mirror of reflection
would always set your fear in motion
Numbed by the booze,
paralyzed by the pills
Gave you enough courage to stay still ...
but, only for so long

Beautiful rabbit on the run,
afraid to face 
the demons you’re running from

When the face of reality would sober in,
then the cracked mirrors
would leave your bleeding heart sobbing
So many lovers before me
handed you jilted tissues 
for your self-esteem issue tears
Wiping the candle mask of your promiscuity,
cold wax let you know when it was time to flee

Beautiful rabbit you on the run,
wielding your body like a weapon
Beautiful rabbit giving the foxy bullet stun,
using love like it was a loaded gun

Beautiful rabbit on the run,
marred habits has disfigured you
Ugly memories you can’t let go of,
scarred flesh melted by an abusive flame
Leaves you often holding a gun,
ready to make your last rabbit run

Beautiful rabbit, don’t run ... 
beautiful rabbit lay down the gun

It was the loss of your gorgeous butterfly wings,
which so attracted me to you
I saw the beauty inside others never knew,
the vulnerable side you kept hidden from view
The trauma of your lovers no longer wanting you,
made the truth of the silent phone too painful to hear
And the vanity of rejection you use to give,
is the emptiness you are now forced to live with
Lonely, emotional catacombs you weepingly prefer;
the Before portrait on your wall, I never saw her
Tragic soul went bed-hopping down the rabbit hole

Beautiful rabbit, don’t run ... 
beautiful rabbit put down the gun
Beautiful rabbit, I desperately desire you,
let your marred heart be warmed by this truth
Beautiful rabbit, don’t run ... 
finger the safety between my loving arms
Beautiful rabbit, don’t leave this way  ... 
burn the suicide note in the fireplace
Beautiful rabbit, don’t run away 
Stay here with me ... please stay 
the rest of your enchanted cottage days
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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April 4, 2018 at 4:01 AM
Oh this well written piece goes straight into my faves:-) Alexis
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April 4, 2018 at 3:56 AM
WoW! Freddie, I don't know how I missed this amazing write. I agree with the others I must find out more about Phyllis and watch the movie. Your pen continues to wow and amaze me. I'm so glad I viewed the top new best writes on the soup because this was certainly a treat and well worth the read:-) Alexis
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March 8, 2018 at 6:59 AM
I think this is my favourite poem of yours so far. Beautiful message in your poem....and beautiful message in the movie. After looking into history of Phyllis, I see how everything aligns. Interesting character Phyllis and hugely talented. Beauty lies within...
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 7:01 AM
Will have to watch the movie now, after I listen to her sing.
Lamoureux Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 8:46 AM
Wow, this is an impactful write you amaze me once again.
Sathasivam Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 1:18 AM
Excellent. Deep write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Hoffman Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 8:36 PM
An awesome intriguing interesting write Freddie; will have to look that movie up when I have a chance! Fabulous write!~Che :)
Pandit Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 5:06 PM
This must have been quite an undertaking to write this emotional depiction..kudos for the feelings your words display. Well articulated, Freddie.
Sands Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Wow Freddie ! This is an amazing poem. Deeply moving. :)
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