Tragedy

Probably one of my favorite pieces that I have done. I love the strong metaphor of literary love carried throughout this work.

My life has amounted to nothing more than a play

a lofty stage where curtains sway

each character a part in what is real

each moment the forshadowing is revealed

Is this a tragedy with my fatal flaw

will my incompetence be my downfall

or even though this seems a tragedy in every sign

can I be the turning point? Can I save us in time

A work of art that's for sure

but can we escape sorrow's hidden lure

playwrights have seen us many times past

they know of the end that seems to last

but does this artist see our favor

The sweet taste of love may we savor

yes all the classic characters they are here

a stage set not for laughter but faithful tear

may I break my strings that hold

can we break away from this mold

The hopeless romantic I wish not to be

can this be a masterpiece to end happily

I wish not to fail, to lose my heart

in tragedy I wish not to be a part

may the curtains close not on my despair

May I avoid that tragic snare

no dagger for my chest, no poison for my throat

no sickness encroaching or sinking boat

I take my story in my own hands

I will not venture into dark hopeless lands

My white knight will not suffer fall

the dragon of despair will be slayed after all

every adversary fall, we'll vanquish every foe

refund your tickets, there's no tragedy to show

Author's Note

Please review this as honest as you can. I will not be offended.

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

Okay. Other than taxing my old eyeballs with your choice of font and spacing *laugh* this isn't a bad effort...I, too, like your use of "literary love" in this piece, and the happy ending is nice...I have to be honest, though; the only reason I clicked on you is because I wondered why you spelled madness with two 'd's ;-) You have to tell me! Otherwise it will drive me insane (innsane??) *laugh* Seriously, though, this is a lovely piece and I thank you for sharing it with us.

-kimmer

[Beautifulmaddness]

Honestly, I spelled it wrong. haha I am not a very good speller. :) But, hey, it worked! I mean I could make up something like it adds to the madness, but really I didn't notice until you pointed it out. Hope this relieves some of your insanity :)

[KAOlmsted]

*laugh* Thanks.