Joseph Demarco Poet Rhyme

St. Valentine's Day Massacre

I climbed to the top of the clock tower,
With the wind lightly at my back.
I positioned myself ever so slightly, 
And got ready to attack.
I brought back the bow,
And let the arrow fly.
I aimed straight for the spot in the center of the Bull's eye.
My only intent was to make him die.
I wanted to see how he would like it,
When I shot him through the heart.
I wondered if he could pull it together,
After it all fell apart.
I wanted to prove to him, 
How he would react,
When the pain came on so strong,
It felt like a heart attack. 
Would he wallow in misery 
Longing for her scent
Getting drunken and stupid
With his mind half bent
I bet he would.
I don't think he could handle the pain,
And all the confusion
When it all goes down the drain.
Relationships are tough,
Believe me I know.
I wanted to see if he could handle it though,
I let the slings of outrageous fortune go,
And shot Cupid in the heart
With my arrow and bow.

 

By: Joseph DeMarco

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Joanna Smith February 16, 2010 at 11:54 AM this poem was great i think we could all take a shot at that man baby without guilt that little bugger. the poem was great at first kinda scary then really made me think then when i was on the edge of my seat, eyeballs pressed to my screen BAM a humorus ending line. great write with all the characteristics of a good movie. i really am glad i read it while i was supposed to be doing paper work. =) jo

Carolyn Devonshire January 23, 2010 at 4:08 PM Pass that bow, Joseph. I'd like to take a shot at Cupid, too! Relationships can make us crazy, but where would we be without love? And I was really drawn in by the great title -- not at all what I was expecting! Nice work! Love, carolyn