The Broken Chalice

The Broken Chalice

It was way too early for me to move in,
But love conquers all, or so Ovid says,
But nothing could prepare me for the javelin.

At first it was an electric lusty heaven,
We were so in love our words could not convey
The danger that was hiding there like a javelin.

Loving she was, and so very feminine,
But every day she dragged me to AA,
She could be sharp, like the head of a javelin.

Soon I knew what fear was, and the anger therein,
She simply could not trust me, even though I prayed
And assured her I was faithful, she raised the javelin.

Nothing was enough for her, her demands had no end,
I was heading into madness, for a Dies Irae, 
And on a fateful day, I ran into the javelin.

And after all the surgery, paranoia set in,
She destroyed our trust, both night and day,
I wept and wept,  the tears falling from my chin,
It was not enough for her to delay the javelin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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July 26, 2015 at 12:20 AM
GAWAINE:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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July 26, 2015 at 8:54 AM
Hi Skat, Thank you. Is the Home Page the one that appears when I click the link in my email?
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July 7, 2015 at 12:07 PM
A wonderful Villanelle, deep yes, but well written. I enjoyed reading today. Welcome to poetry soup, I know you will love it here. ~Caryl
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July 7, 2015 at 3:36 PM
Dear Caryl, Thanks for your comment. I wasn't sure if it was a real villanelle or not. Do you have one here?
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July 2, 2015 at 11:57 AM
- Welcome to P- Soup, Gawaine :) - Thank you for your first poem :) - A great and well written poem - I'll be glad to read more from you in the future :) - I wish you good luck with your poems and comments - // Anne-Lise :)
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July 20, 2015 at 7:33 AM
Thanks, Anne. Your love poetry is extremely romantic. Tender and sensual, too. Nice imagery.
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June 30, 2015 at 10:38 PM
Gawaine, this is a sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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July 1, 2015 at 6:57 AM
Thanks, Skat. I was very happy to find this site. I've already learned about all the poetic forms I've never heard of. It will take me some time to learn them all. I was born in Boston and I've traveled all over the world. I've had a very adventurous life. My second wife and I built a cabin in the woods of Maine. I was a Wiccan and have done two successful exorcisms, a rain spell, and a love spell. "The Broken Chalice" is a true story. I wrote it as a villanelle, but I have my doubts. Does it qualify as one?
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June 30, 2015 at 5:01 PM
This is deep Gawaine, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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July 1, 2015 at 6:58 AM
Dear Linda, Thanks for your kind words. I know I'll love this site. I was very happy to find it. And you are right, people here are very friendly. I feel welcome already!
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