The Abyss of Love

I rejected love, when it rejected me,
“I will never love again,” that was my decree.
I declared war on it, as it had caused me pain,
With the thoughts of you, that drove me insane.

It’s perpetual flaunting, of my wants and desire,
As love laughs and watches me, walk the high wire.
Displaying false promises, in a package called you,
Provocatively reeling me in, with pitiful woo.

I strongly protest, loves lustful advances,
Humbling itself with offers, of empty chances.
“I am numb to love, and it is solely to blame.”
Alas, I fear it’s only a matter of time, before I fall in love again.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 4/20/2011 4:51:00 PM
Aloha Sidney, I enjoyed this well written poem about something many of us can relate to. Sometimes it takes so much courage to allow love in.
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Date: 3/31/2011 6:53:00 AM
I know I have ruined you for all others, but try to not hate love. Love.... yes so sweet. I am trying to cheer u up my friend. anything working??
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Date: 3/21/2011 5:42:00 AM
Thanks for your comment, I feel from this poem of yours that you understand the agony and the ecstasy for yourself. Your poems are great!
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Date: 3/18/2011 7:23:00 AM
oh yes, sid... loves comes not once and your beguling offering says it's " just a matter of time.." now, this is swee hope... winning wishes if you're into a contest! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/18/2011 5:03:00 AM
My darling Sidney ..such an expression of love's confusing ways .. but everyone falls in luv again and again my friend.. so happy to hear from u and we are all doing wonderful ..how are u luv? .. I see your talent has increased to wonderful words like this piece and a marvelous write..good luck if for any contest and happy weekend my friend..
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Date: 3/18/2011 2:50:00 AM
Yikes, this is so true Sidney, heaven knows it happens especially when you tell yourself "I am done with that thing called love".. I love this one, totally relatable love W
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Date: 3/17/2011 10:12:00 PM
The last line says it all. You are gonna fall again!!!!
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