Tears of An Irish Clown

I shrivel 'neath a scorching sun,
Devoid protection for my skin,
An aching grimace, I'll show none,
Worse burning pain suppurates within.

I wander naked through the rain,
Although my body fully clothed,
This broken love ne'er to regain,
Only in dreams we join betrothed.

I trace her footsteps in the snow,
And further on discover four,
A melting tear I can't forego,
The hurt bites sharp as glinting hoar.

I ramble lonely in the wind,
And taste her breath on every gust,
The rose that on her blouse I pinned,
Dead petals fell, and blew like dust.

I fall thwarted on lush ground,
So soft the breast of mother earth,
From looming hills my cries resound,
She comforts me for all she's worth.

Dim twilight dulled the failing day,
The robin shared her even' song,
And as we went our seperate way,
I blew a kiss !.....but she was gone !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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March 18, 2017 at 3:34 AM
Your poem was a real treat to read on St. Patrick's Day Mick! Though melancholic it shares the beauty of mother nature and what a soothing balm for pain of the heart he is. I love the genius way you let us know there was another by your line 'and further on discover four'. Thank you so much for this gem of a poem. People will get to know your work and love it as I do. By the way...it is 10:30 pm here in Hawaii and still St. Paddy's Day! 7 Sláinte
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March 18, 2017 at 4:43 AM
Thank you Connie for reading and commenting.... All the festivities are finished here in Co.Meath. Slán leat. ....Mick.
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