The Abyss, the Spy and the Past

I'm wearing a frown
A dark, forlorn suit...I guess 
I am the abyss...
You are mighty down
I saw you zip through the crowd
I am the spy...
I'm roaming around,
Picking up the small pieces
That were once my past

The abyss, the spy, and the past
Clothe me with curiosity...
Will this nightmare vanish or last?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Beaufort Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 6:43 PM
I am always taking the chips and broken pieces and putting them back together. I like to think that each construction is an improvement and solves a problem from before. However, new challenges always come up. So, while I am well now, who knows how well I will do later on. I only can try. See--you get my thoughts going. And now for some exercise. See you later, sir.
Beaufort Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Hey I hope it lasts only as long as you want it to. Once the pieces are gathered, will you put them together in a new way? I have to say that I like reading this. You have given me a little time for some art. This is precious for me. Many, many thanks, kind sir. I hope you are not offended by my strange sense of humor, but you are an artistic and sensitive man. Someone will be very lucky to have more of your company! Who will she be? That is a mystery.
Ponce Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 2:23 AM
This is mysterious and open to lots of interpretations. I especially loved the imagery of the spy amongst the crowd.
A   Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 9:04 PM
WOW! David, the abyss, this is awesome, and creepy, on how well you pin and painted and zipped that suit on. It's amazing, hope it's only a nightmare, no need to fall in the past.... Well done... Linda
Lamoureux Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 8:26 AM
I spy with my little eye, I see much talent and sensitivity in your writing.
Andresen Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 7:39 AM
- Hi David,life is not perfect, without error or dark days. - We must accept ourselves and each other - Dream beautiful dreams :) - Let the past go .... the present is more important !!! - Have faith in yourself !!!!!! :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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April 22, 2014 at 7:43 AM
O.K.! :)
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