The Third Rail


You got two friends,
and they’re both dear to your heart
But they don’t much care for each other
Before you met either of them,
	    they already knew one another
Their checkered past had a dark history,
bitter chapters of a contentious backstory
But, you knew about none of that,
only knew that you loved them both
And the rift between them didn’t change that fact
When two locomotive emotions 
	are moving on a collision course,
		don’t get caught standing near the third rail — 
Don’t get too close
Friendly electrocution is still a fatal execution
And at the funeral,
those two friends will have crying eyes
Each blaming the other 
	        as the reason why you died
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Duncan Avatar
July 2, 2017 at 10:45 PM
Oh, I love the way you wove this verse. I've known girlfriends like this. Great poem.
Nusker Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 11:39 AM
I can completely relate to this poem. I have experienced it and have learned my lesson. Fantastic poem!!!
Williams Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 10:17 AM
So true Freddie - nice philosophy - better not to interfere in two peoples differences or take sides - just respect them for their individual qualities - Read quite a few of your great poems but now must turn in before My Shadow Muse wakes up and gets me working - Lol ...Maria
Duet Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 11:16 PM
You have an incredible imagination, Freddie. Loved it!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 11:05 AM
You craft meningful poetry!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 8:08 PM
Ty, Kim. Your kind comments refreshes my soul. Moral of this story: Don't get involved in two people disputes, though you may love them both. They have to work it out between themselves. If you do meddle, try to mediate, it may be fatal to you. Love always.
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