The Briar

Tangled in a briar of wires
Securing twists from a pair of pliers.
Seated neatly in the center,
Waiting for the next to enter.
With no one else to share the space,
I’d disappear without a trace.
Together we would have such fun,
Waiting for the cut and run.
And should that time ere come to pass,
We’ll pour ourselves another glass.
And talk of things that have gone on,
While waiting for the break of dawn.
For evil invention takes its spark,
While left waiting in the dark.
But with only one other hand to hold,
All thoughts are turned back on the bold.
When hearts beat true, strong and brave,
It's always you that I will save.
And if our souls should start to mend,
We’ll fight it to the very end.
While Revelation waits out back,
It’s the Genesis I clearly lack.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Culverhouse Avatar
September 15, 2011 at 7:09 PM
enjoyed....deep thoughts.....makes me think of the commercial where the guy pulls a wire and japan loses power....so all computers have to have wireless. have you seen that one?
Onclaud Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 12:58 PM
raunchy, crisp write.. what a twirl of images, tony!... :) huggs, nette
Wesley Avatar
September 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Oh Tony, a real mind bender this is. The last two lines blew me awqy but loved all you say throughout. Precious!
Bagnall Avatar
September 7, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Check the title for typos :) A lovely rhyming romp, full of darkness and imagination, not sure I get all the references, but really enjoyed this read.
Lane Avatar
September 7, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Thank you for the heads up Nick.
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