R.S.V.P.
I read your note today.
You begged me to stay.
I needed to get away.
You asked for a reply.
I could only sigh.
I knew I would lie.
Tears blurred as I wrote.
My hand scribbled a note.
I didn’t want to gloat.
I knew I was right.
I wanted you out of my sight.
Because of all of your slights.
My response is in the mail.
Further pleas are to no avail.
I head out the door to ski in Vale.
Pieced together
Blood, bone and brain
With another’s parts
Senses bring sparks
Of imagination, inspiration
Insight into the heart
Who is not Frankenstein’s
But his best friend
And confidant
Pieced together
Naked skin so tender
Silencing the thoughts
Of a heart who is caught
In remembrances of a past
That cannot be brought back
A past filled with light and love
All the good things from up above
But, this is Frankenstein’s Tea Party
And he has the say in what we pray
Will he pray for a new thought
To cover up the lost art
Of camouflage – seeking skin
Wherever he can find it
Will it be you or me?
Will we be the next benefactors
Of that freaky frame
Brought to life by the same air
I breathe – yet, breathed in through
The lungs of some victim of
Frankenstein’s Tea Party
Where did this cadaver come from?
From the deceased who bled, died and left
Parts to be discarded or recycled
By the one who’s tea is soaked in fresh blood
Don’t fall victim to Frankenstein’s Tea party
If you’re invited, RSVP with a “No” reply
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I`ve invited the fireflies
to come dance with the
rising embers of my
autumn fires.
They`ll let me know in June.
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I write with trepidation,
Remembering the words
Sealed waxen with passion,
The pen trembles in my palm,
Again I feel faint with desire,
My declarations are wanton,
Although I dare not reveal
Such blatant thoughts!
My breath is deep
Likened to your words,
Although I hold no education,
Of passion and love I have
Much knowledge.
This verse is my open heart
Each letter a declaration
Of love’s intentions
Sent on a wish of
Perfumed aspirations
Sealed diligently
With a pious vow
Your muse to
Write as you will..
Label it RSVP if you find peace
Found paradise
But happiness was deceased
Let me know if you find peace
The sound of my alarm clock
Brings chills to my body
I’ve been blessed with another day
By this evening I'll be done forgot it
Elementary
I was blamed for trouble
By my adolescent years
My misery doubled
Hands together, head bowed
The misery I allowed
Blacks, poor whites, and Mexicans
After the math we looked on for less again
Walked as ghost
With the Continental army on Churchill
After peace
That one militia would have a full course meal
Prophets locked in submission
Mercenaries trapped under the Lords supervision
To heal another’s wounds, such a decision
Lucifer and Jehovah
Two brothers locked in a crash collision
As pawns on their chess boards
How can we learn to love
When all we see
Are Relatives clashing below and above
Label it RSVP if you find peace
Found paradise
But happiness was deceased
Let me know if you find peace
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